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Erik (also known as the Phantom of the Opera, commonly referred to as the Phantom) is the titular character of Gaston Leroux's novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra, best known to English speakers as The Phantom of the Opera.
Jan 29, 2023 · Visiting Paris’ Opera Garnier is a dual-purpose immersive experience. You can experience the incredibly opulent palace space, designed by Charles Garnier. And you can re-live the Gothic potboiler, The Phantom of the Opera, from Gaston Leroux and Andrew Lloyd Webber fame.
Written by Gaston Leroux and first published in 1910, The Phantom of the Opera is a fantasy novel whose action takes places primarily in the Palais Garnier. The extremely popular book has been adapted several times and is even partially responsible for the success of this legendary Parisian venue.
- Is The Phantom of the Opera based on a true story? Yes and no — the plot of The Phantom of the Opera is fictional, but parts are inspired by true stories and legends.
- The chandelier crash in Phantom was inspired by a true event. The Act 1 finale, during which a one-ton chandelier comes crashing down onto the stage, is one of the most iconic moments in The Phantom of the Opera musical.
- The Paris Opera House really has an underground lake. Yes, the Palais Garnier actually has an underground lake! In the Phantom musical and book, the lake is the centerpiece of the Phantom's lair.
- The Phantom is based on a real ghost story. The many legends that inspired the Phantom are shrouded in as much mystery as the character himself. One story goes that in 1873, a stage fire destroyed the Paris Opera company's old venue, the Salle Le Peletier.
Jan 24, 2023 · In “The Phantom of the Opera,” it is the Phantom who dislodges the chandelier from the ceiling. The current ceiling of the Palais Garnier, painted by Marc Chagall. The house’s chandelier, which...
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The Palais Garnier (French: [palɛ ɡaʁnje] ⓘ, Garnier Palace), also known as Opéra Garnier (French: [ɔpeʁa ɡaʁnje] ⓘ, Garnier Opera), is a historic 1,979-seat opera house at the Place de l'Opéra in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France.
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May 11, 2020 · You may have heard of the story of the Phantom of the Opera, originally written by Gaston Leroux in 1910, then performed on Broadway in New York City and in London’s West End. But did you know that the hauntingly romantic story originates in an opera house in Paris?
