The Phantom of the Opera is arguably the most famous musical the world has ever seen.  Originally a French novel, it's been made into films, cartoons, and plays, but the best known version is the musical created by composer Andrew Lloyd Weber.  The Phantom of the Opera has been played on stages across the world and become Broadway's longest running musical.
And now The Phantom of the Opera has arrived in Las Vegas!  To bring such a venerable show permanently to Las Vegas would require a spectacular theater to house it in, and The Venetian Hotel and Casino has created the perfect venue. 

Built to look like the Paris Opera House (where the story takes place), this $40 million dollar theater boasts state-of-the-art lighting, sound, and a pyrotechnics system, and is an attraction in itself.     
To go along with the technological upgrades the show has received, the musical is titled Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular.  And spectacular it is!  The special effects give the play the feel of a Hollywood movie, with a huge chandelier that eerily floats in pieces from the ceiling, and the Phantom able to disappear in a flash.  At the height of the Phantom's rage and the climax of the play, fireworks go off!
For Vegas audiences, Phantom has been reduced to 95 minutes and there is no intermission.  The storyline moves along quickly, but still fully tells the story of the Phantom's mysterious past and his growing obsession with the beautiful young opera singer Christine.  All of the songs are performed by the very vocally-talented cast, and a 19-piece orchestra provides the music. 

The period French costumes worn by the cast are stunning, and the Phantom with his creepy mask and disfigured face will send chills down your spine.  The sets are perfect down to the smallest detail, and the transitions from the golden opera house to the Phantom's underground lair are seamless.
A strong cast, gripping story, and thrilling special effects make Phantom a very enjoyable show.  This is certainly one version of The Phantom of the Opera that can only be experienced in Las Vegas!