This is a rare souvenir program from the Original Broadway production of the landmark ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. (The production opened January 26th, 1988 and has announced a February 18th, 2023 closing after 13,765 performances. It is, by over 3,500 performances, the longest-running show in Broadway history.) ..... The musical starred TIMOTHY NOLEN (who replaced MICHAEL CRAWFORD on October 10th, 1988) in the title role, PATTI COHENOUR as "Christine Daae" and STEVE BARTON as "Raoul" and featured CRIS GROENENDAAL, NICHOLAS WYMAN, LEILA MARTIN, DAVID ROMANO, ELISA HEINSOHN and JUDY KAYE (Tony Award for "Best Featured Actress in a Musical") with DALE KRISTIEN 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 was honored with seven 1988 Tony Awards including "Best Musical" ..... 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", "Jeeves", "Sunset Boulevard", "School of Rock"); Book by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and RICHARD STILGOE based on the novel by GASTON LEROUX; 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 oversized 24 page program measures 9" X 12" inches, is bound with a red tasseled cord and includes full production credits, partial cast list, extensive historical text, a synopsis of the story and several pages of full color production photos. Includes a six-panel insert (shown in the last two scanned images) with individual photos and bios of the leading actors and members of the creative team ..... CONDITION: With the exception of tiny surface marks on the outside edge of the cover, this rare program 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.