The ever haunting musical, Phantom of the Opera, is now showing at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for its last go around.
The biggest thing on Hollywood Boulevard right now, is the Phantom’s farewell. This musical originated from a French book by Gaston Leroux. After the publication made its debut many variations of the book have sprung up everywhere, such as the popular 2004 movie featuring Emmy Rossum, and of course, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera musical.
According to The Baltimore Sun, Webber’s production has served over 80 million people since 1986. This number is still growing, and will continue until Oct. 31 of this year.
The ticket prices for this showing range differently from site to site, although according to the Broadway L.A. Web site, they range from $29-$125.
There is a showing everyday from now to Oct. 31, and the times different on each day, which are typically at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8 a.m., although for specific times and dates visit the Broadway L.A. site. The running time of the show is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
If attending the musical production, there is parking directly across from the Pantages Theater, called Sunshine Parking, which is convenient and easily accessible. However, there are many other parking lots located near the Pantages, but make sure to bring cash for parking, because in L.A. parking prices can vary. Parking arrangements can be made in advance for those attending the show, and can be done so by contacting the Pantages Theater at 323-468-1770.
There are restaurants that are within walking distance to the Pantages that could serve well to your evening, such as Kung Pao Kitty, Ivan Kane’s Cafe Was, Dillon’s Irish Pubb & Grill, Blue Palms Brewhouse, The Fabiolus Café, Katsuya, Citizen Smith, and EAST.
The location of the Pantages Theater is at 6233 Hollywood Blvd, between Vine and Argyle Streets. From the Hollywood (101) Freeway, exit at Hollywood Boulevard and proceed west four blocks. The theatre is on your right, on the north side of Hollywood Boulevard just past Argyle. The Pantages Theatre is also easily accessible by Metro Red Line by exiting at the Hollywood/Vine station, located directly across the street from the Pantages Theatre. (Put within a box.)
If you are a fan of the Phantom, or appreciate love stories with opera, this is the musical for you. For more information contact the Pantages Theater at 323-468-1770.
-By Katherine Maritz
