Heated 'Opera' haunts; Forceful 'Phantom' tours in Baltimore.(ARTS & CULTURE)(THEATER)

From: The Washington Times | Date: August 21, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: Jayne Blanchard, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

"The Phantom of the Opera" has haunted theaters for 16 years - and not a trace of tatter.

In the current touring production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber smash, Harold Prince's often magical staging is intact, as are Maria Bjornson's lavish belle epoque sets and jewel-toned costumes.

In fact, the musical's evocation of the Paris Opera House in 1881 - gilded statuary, infamous chandelier and ornate fringed d...

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