This is a beautiful May 2019 programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the landmark ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, RICHARD STILGOE and CHARLES HART musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. (The production opened October 9th, 1986 and is still playing to packed houses having celebrated it's 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 TIM HOWAR in the title role, KELLY MATHIESON as "Christine Daae" and JEREMY TAYLOR as "Raoul" and featured KIMBERLY BLAKE, ROSS DAWES, ALAN VIACRY, JACINTA MULCAHY and PAUL ETTORE TABONE with AMY MANFORD playing 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", "School of Rock"); 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 GROUP ..... DETAILS: The 52 page playbill measures 6 3/4" X 9 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, promotional text and bios of each of the actors and members of the creative team as well as individual head shots of each of the cast members ..... CONDITION: This playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.