This is a rare 1989 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 closed April 16th, 2023 after 13,981 performances. It is, by more than 3,000 performances, the longest-running show in Broadway history.) ..... The musical starred CRIS GROENENDAAL in the title role, REBECCA LUKER as "Christine Daae" and STEVE BARTON as "Raoul" and featured NICHOLAS WYMAN, JEFF KELLER, MARILYN CASKEY, LEILA MARTIN, DAVID ROMANO and ELISA HEINSOHN with KATHARINE BUFFALOE playing the role of "Christine Daae" at certain performances ..... Note: The front cover was signed by cast members MARK JACOBY, KAREN CULLIVER, HUGH PANARO, JEFF KELLER, MARILYN CASKEY, GEORGE LEE ANDREWS, MARY LEIGH STAHL, RAISSA KATONA, TANIA PHILIP, TENER BROWN, PHILIP STEELE, KENNETH WALLER, SUZANNE ISHEE, RICHARD WARREN PUGH, GARY BARKER, PATRICE PICKERING, HARRIET CLARK, WESLEY ROBINSON, THOMAS TERRY, JAMES ROMICK and TERESA ELDH. The program will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ..... 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", "By 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: Published in June 1989, 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 second and last scanned images) with individual photos and bios of the leading actors and members of the creative team ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light soiling to the front 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.