The key element of the musical’s plot is the 250 kilogram chandelier decorating the cupola of the auditorium: in the culminating point of the show, it ‘falls’ onto the audience at the speed of 2 m/s. Scenes taking place in the underground labyrinth with a lake were produced using a combination of stage technology and film animation. The set design, inspired by the unique interiors of the Parisian opera house, was adapted to the modern stage of the Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic. His love for the beautiful soloist reveals his dark and terrifying nature. He wears a mask to hide his ugliness, suffering and fear of the world. Because of his physical deformities, the title protagonist hides from people in the cellars of the Paris Opéra Garnier. We follow the footsteps of Christine Daaé, a young singer who becomes the obsession of the mysterious and monstrous musical genius: the Phantom. And there lies the key to the musical’s success: it is captivating, moving and thought-provoking. The show’s motto is extremely topical, touching upon our tolerance, subconscious fears and how we confront the “other.” The title character, rejected by society due to his physical deficiencies, symbolizes all outcasts.
The interpretation is also broader than the love triangle between the protagonists.
The Polish version of the musical stands out on account of its modern, cinematographic flow and perfect recreation of the historical location of the plot: the legendary Paris opera house. The musical was transferred to the Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic from Warsaw’s Roma Musical Theatre as a non-replica production. The timeless story of the Phantom’s love for the charming soprano Christine and the poignant, emotional music composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber has delighted and moved audiences for decades.
This all-time musical classic, based on a novel by Gaston Leroux, is the longest-running and most profitable show in the history of Broadway.
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