Description: This is a rare April 1987 issue of "SHOW MUSIC" Magazine, "For the Tunes of Your Life". The front cover features the London Cast recordings of the ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" and the NOEL GAY, DOUGLAS FURBER and L. ARTHUR ROSE musical comedy "ME and MY GIRL". "The Phantom of the Opera" opened October 9th, 1986 at Her Majesty's Theatre in London and is still playing to packed houses having celebrated its 30th Anniversary in October 2016. It is the second longest-running musical in the history of London Theatre, behind only Les Miserables.) ..... The musical starred MICHAEL CRAWFORD in the title role, SARAH BRIGHTMAN as "Christine Daae" and STEVE BARTON as "Raoul" and featured JOHN SAVIDENT, ROSEMARY ASHE, DAVID FIRTH, MARY MILLAR, JOHN ARON and CLAIRE MOORE who played the role of "Christine Daae" at certain performances ..... Side Note: On January 9th, 2006, The Phantom of the Opera became the longest-running musical in Broadway history, surpassing the previous record held by Cats. The Phantom of the Opera, which was honored with seven 1988 Tony Awards including "Best Musical", is still playing at New York's Majestic Theatre ..... CREDITS: Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER ("Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Song and Dance", "Starlight Express", "The Phantom of the Opera", "Aspects of Love", "By Jeeves", "Sunset Boulevard"); Book by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and RICHARD STILGOE; Lyrics by CHARLES HART; Additional Lyrics by RICHARD STILGOE; Sets and Costumes designed by MARIA BJORNSON; Choreographed by GILLIAN LYNNE; Directed by HAROLD PRINCE; Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH and THE REALLY USEFUL THEATRE COMPANY ..... DETAILS: The 76 page magazine measures 7" X 8 1/2" inches and includes features on New Releases, "Show Music Down Under", Compact Discs, International Musical Comedy on Record, Music from the Silver Screen, Composers' and Lyricists' Corner, a "Sondheim Double-Header", the Discography of Larry Blyden, Musical Theatre on Video, Video Treats, Revisiting "West Side Story", "Between the Covers", "The Men Who Write the Shows": Sheldon Harnick (Part II) and a "Potpourri of Records of Interest" ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge wear, this magazine is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to any musical theatre collection. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
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Year: 1980 - 1989
Object Type: Publication
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
