The Phantom of the Opera: Sierra Boggess to star

Sierra Boggess will assume the lead female role of 'Christine Daae' from 21 Jan - 7 Mar 2013 in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running show in Broadway history. Boggess is assuming the role just in time for the show's 25th anniversary which the production will celebrate on 26 Jan 2013.

The musical's principal cast currently stars Hugh Panaro (The Phantom), Trista Moldovan (Christine Daae), Kyle Barisich (Raoul, Vicomte de Chagn), Aaron Galligan-Stierle (Monsieur Andre), Kevin Ligon (Monsieur Firmin), Michele McConnell (Carlotta Giudicelli), Cristin J. Hubbard (Madame Giry), Christian Sebek (Ubaldo Piangi) and Heather McFadden (Meg Gir). The role of 'Christine Daae' is played by Marni Raab at some performances

From 12 Nov 2012 Jim Weitzer will assume the role of 'Monsieur Andre,'Tim Jerome the role of 'Monsieur Firmin' and Ellen Harvey the role of 'Madame Giry.'

From 13 Nov 2013 Marni Raab will asume the role of 'Christine Daae' and Samantha Hill will repalce Raab as the alternative 'Christine Daae' at some performances.

The Phantom of the Opera opened at the Majestic on 26 Jan 1988, following previews from 9 Jan, and went on to sweep the 1988 Tony Awards, winning seven, including Best Musical.

Based on the classic novel Le Fantôme de L'Opéra by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command.

The Phantom of the Opera has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and is directed by Harold Prince. Lyrics are by Charles Hart (with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe) and the book is by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The musical has production design by the late Maria Björnson, lighting by Andrew Bridge and sound by Martin Levan. Musical staging and choreography is by Gillian Lynne. Orchestrations are by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber.