PHOUNDATIONS: Squigs Phetes The Phantom of the Opera

As The Phantom of the Opera concludes its legendary Broadway run, here is a series of collected stories and trivia from backstage and beyond. This chapter, PHOUNDATIONS, features tales from early on in the establishment of the show on Broadway. A chapter will be posted daily as the final curtain falls on Sunday April 16. 2023.

Special thanks to press rep Mike Borowski of The Publicity Office, Greg Mills whose amazing photos have been both reference and inspiration, Steve Brodner who inspired this feature’s format, and the phine pholks at Phantom Broadway, past and present, who have shared their stories.