The Phantom of the Opera at Saenger Theatre

It’s all the thrilling drama you could possibly want, backed by an incredible wall of sound, guaranteed to send jolts of electricity through your body every time that popular organ riff indicates the presence of the mysterious masked genius roaming in the shadows beneath the Paris Opéra House.

It’s all the theatrical innovation, powerhouse orchestrations, stunning costumes, incredible maximalist sets as designed by Maria Björnson, and awe-inspiring special effects you could possibly expect and then some, topped by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary score. It’s a theatrical black hole, set to suck in every audience member, hand and foot, leaving you in absolute awe, speechless, and completely dazzled.

Based on Gaston Leroux’s early 1900’s novel, and brought to life by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe, The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a masked musical genius who obsessively falls in love with a beautiful soprano, capturing the hearts and imaginations of music lovers around the globe.

In the four decades since its opening in London’s West End in 1986, more than 160 million Phans around the globe have witnessed the splendour of The Phantom of the Opera in person.

Few musical productions have mesmerized and thrilled the world the way The Phantom of the Opera has. The musical’s award-cabinet is bursting with multiple Laurence Olivier Awards, Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, and Outer Critics Circle Awards - and with good reason.

The news all Phans have been waiting for, is that the madness, magic, mayhem, murder, and ‘music of the night’ are far from over. Scheduled to make its triumphant return to Saenger Theatre, music-lovers can expect yet another five-star production with a stellar cast breathing new life into the beloved characters that keep the musical world spinning.

The remarkable Saenger Theatre offers everything that can elevate any production to the next level - incredible architectural design, trailblazing technical equipment, plenty of seats across various levels, all with impeccable sight-lines, and fantastic amenities. With all of that, it is for certain: another memorable theatrical experience is about to descend upon New Orleans - one that you can’t miss!

So Phans, make sure to - that’s ‘all I ask of you!’