The iconic Broadway character Christine Daaé has been played by 40 women over 35 years. Sarah Brightman shaped the role when “The Phantom of the Opera” had its London premiere in 1986.

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So let the audiences in and let the opera begin." Andrew Lloyd Webber added, "I am a proud Brit, but Broadway has always been my spiritual home. To have PHANTOM lead the effort to bring our ...