The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera at KeyBank State Theatre

One of Broadway's most enduring titles, live in Cleveland. Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre opens its doors to The Phantom of the Opera on Saturday, May 8.

"The Music of the Night," "All I Ask of You" and the title song are not just famous on paper. They change when voices, orchestra and scenery are pressing forward together. Hearing these numbers live gives the romance, suspense and grandeur a physical edge you do not get anywhere else. The Paris Opera becomes a place where beauty, obsession and secrecy collide in real time. That is the kind of atmosphere a screen can only suggest.

The touring production features new scenic design, choreography and staging, but the engine remains the same: the Phantom's dangerous devotion to Christine Daaé and the tension that grows when Raoul enters the picture. KeyBank State Theatre sits in the heart of Playhouse Square, a historic downtown setting that gives a big night its sense of occasion. Saturday night is a natural time for a big night out. It lands in the final stretch of the run. Two performances are scheduled for this date, so you can pick the one that suits your day. Make it the night you finally see the legend in person. See the other The Phantom of the Opera performance on Saturday, May 8.