The Phantom of the Opera: Original Broadway Press Reel (1986)

Wish I had this in better quality but in the spirit of "anything is better than nothing..." Here is the original Press Footage of the original Broadway company of The Phantom of the Opera, featuring Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton

[@jonniephantom]

Did you know these specific clips were filmed the opening night January 26th. It's only pieces of video...And in May of 1988 the entire show was recorded for preservation. It's in the NY library but has a restricted viewing rule.

[@gionmusic]

Yes, the NY Public library has a lot of shows archived (one needs a reason to view them but…if one is…creative…;). Did not know when they filmed the BRoll…very strange to do it opening night!

[@jonniephantom]

@gionmusic I know right. And the only way I knew that is I read the catalog and it's logged in there. They also have a full video from 1995 when davis gaines was phantom on broadway and many other videos. Just wish I could see the

[@mjjago]

These aired on BBC’s Six o’clock news the night after Sarah Ferguson’s Gala visit, the week before the official opening.

[@kaitlynrowena5463]

It it really there?! Michael and Sarah on film in this fantastic show?

[@jonniephantom]

@kaitlynrowena5463 yes indeed. The entire 1988 original broadway cast. Some clips can be seen here and there on news specials about the closing of the show earlier this year but you gotta make an appointment to see the tape there.

[@dangly9509]

This is so great ❤❤❤

[@LillyLaRose]

THOSE HANDS!

[@bookboybrs90]

Thanks Hope Reprise

[@BeWiL0991]

3:26 Music of the Night