One of the world’s most iconic stage productions, The Phantom of the Opera, is set to make a highly anticipated return to Germany after an absence of more than a decade. The beloved musical will be staged at Cologne’s Musical Dome this autumn, with its official premiere scheduled for 15 November. Organisers have confirmed that the production is expected to run in the western German city until early 2028, with the possibility of an extended engagement depending on demand.
Created by renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, the musical first premiered in London’s West End in 1986. Since then, it has grown into one of the most successful and enduring theatrical productions in history, captivating audiences across continents. According to promoter ATG Entertainment, the show has been seen by more than 160 million people worldwide, a testament to its lasting global appeal.
Audiences can expect to experience some of the production’s most celebrated musical numbers, including the haunting title song and the romantic ballad “Think of Me”, both of which have become synonymous with the show’s identity. The Cologne staging will be based on a 2012 production by acclaimed British theatre producer Cameron Mackintosh, promising a visually rich and emotionally engaging interpretation of the classic tale.
The story itself is rooted in a 1911 French novel, following the life of a mysterious and disfigured man who lives hidden beneath the Paris Opera House, where his obsession with a young soprano unfolds into a dramatic and tragic narrative.
Currently, Cologne’s Musical Dome is hosting Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which is scheduled to run until July. However, the venue faces an uncertain future, as there are plans in the medium term to demolish the building to make way for an extension of Cologne’s main railway station. Until then, the return of “The Phantom of the Opera” offers theatre lovers a rare opportunity to experience a timeless masterpiece once again on the German stage. — dpa
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