October 9, 1996 – The Phantom of the Opera celebrates the 10th anniversary of its original opening

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s London The Phantom of the Opera celebrates its 10th anniversary Oct. 9. The original London production opened Oct. 9, 1986, and a spokesperson for the Peter Thompson Group in London said the U.K. Company will mark the date with a “gala performance.“ Following the show, Sarah Brightman, the original Christine, will sing two numbers from the show accompanied by Phantoms and Raouls of the past and present. Webber will accompany on the piano. Following the performance will be a “Masquerade“ Ball at the Park Lane Hotel.