After 5 years of accumulation, the Chinese version of the musical "The Phantom of the Theater" officially started the creation, and on the evening of July 15th, the news of recruiting actors from all over the world was released.
The first Chinese version is produced by Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group, produced by Shanghai Musical Theatre Art Center, and the main creative team of the "World Tour Version" is the British Zhenhao Group and TROIKA. It is planned to come out in 2023.

Chinese version poster of the musical "The Phantom of the Opera"

In the 36 years since its inception, "The Phantom of the Opera" has established the highest standard of "singing" and "acting" in musicals through countless legendary voices and countless moving performances.
"Now, we have formulated strict selection criteria and set our sights on the world, looking for 'Phantom' and 'Christian' belonging to China, as well as all the characters who will jointly create the world of the Chinese version of "The Phantom of the Opera". The organizer said, Whether you are in Beijing, Shanghai, London, Sydney, New York or other cities, you can sign up to participate, they are looking forward to composing legendary movements with the best and most enthusiastic Chinese actors.
Beneath the majestic splendor of the Paris Opera, hides an unknown ghost of the theatre. His appearance is terrifying, his musical talent is astonishing, and he falls in love with the beautiful actress Christine, but for this Struggling with an unfulfilled love...

Stills from the musical "The Phantom of the Opera"

Premiered in 1986, The Phantom of the Opera, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is one of the most prestigious musicals in history. It has been performed more than 65,000 times in 183 cities around the world, with a global box office revenue of 60%. billion dollars and won more than 70 theater awards.
In 2004, "The Phantom of the Opera" made its debut at the Shanghai Grand Theater and performed 100 consecutive performances, becoming a musical enlightenment for many Chinese audiences. In 2014/2015, the play launched the second round of China tour, which once again set off "Phantom Craze" in China. Now, the Chinese version of "The Phantom of the Opera" is finally coming.
As the producer of the Chinese version of "The Phantom of the Opera", Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group has rich experience in the creation of musicals. In recent years, it has introduced the original musicals "Chicago" and "School of Rock", and produced the Chinese version of the musical "Mamma Mia!" ""cat". In 2018, Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group and the British Really Good Group officially launched the "Phantom China Project". After 5 years of experience accumulation, it has laid a solid foundation for the creation of the Chinese version.
As the producer of the Chinese version of "The Phantom of the Opera", Shanghai Musical Theatre Arts Center holds the IP of many plays, including the musicals "Interview" and "Smoke", and has opened the road of independent creation through the first original musical "The Pretender" .
The British Really Good Group is responsible for the production and all related copyright operations of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical works, including "The Phantom of the Opera", "Cats" and "Mrs. Bellon". As a theater production company with more than 30 years of rich experience, TROIKA has delivered nearly 100 Broadway masterpieces to the world.

Stills from the musical "The Phantom of the Opera"

Attachment: Character Recruitment Requirements
Phantom
35-50 years old. Ugly-looking musical genius hiding in the Paris Opera House.
A graceful, passionate, painful figure with a seductive voice, dangerous and irresistible, he falls in love with the young soprano Christine.
Vocal Requirements: High baritone with a true vocal range of at least two octaves, from Ab2 to A4.
Kristin Day
20s. A young and beautiful singer who started her career with the Paris Opera Ballet, under the love and guidance of Phantom, became the heroine of the theater.
Vocal Requirements: Soprano, range from G3 to E6.
Raoul, Viscount Charny
25-35 years old. A romantic, handsome young nobleman.
Vocal requirements: baritone, bright voice, range to G4.
Mr. Firmman
45-60 years old. Co-manager and co-owner of the Paris Opera. He is a slightly comic character, a shrewd businessman who doesn't understand art.
Vocal Requirements: Baritone
Mr. Andre
35-45 years old. Another co-manager and co-owner of the Paris Opera. Art knowledgeable.
Vocal requirements: soprano baritone, range to G4.
Carlotta Giudicelli
30-40 years old. Principal female singer of the Paris Opera. A veritable queen.
Vocal Requirements: Coloratura soprano, range from C4 to E6.
Mrs. Gerry
40-50 years old. Ballet teacher. A strong singer/actor with a unique personality. Once a dancer, she has a slender and straight body, she is dignified, but gloomy and severe.
Vocal requirements: Second soprano, range down to Bb5.
Meg Gerry
Teenagers to early twenties. Lady Gerry's daughter. Ballet company member. Classically trained dancer with solid pointe skills. Auditions are required to audition for dance prior to auditioning for vocals.
Vocal requirements: have a good vocal foundation
Ubaldo Piangui
40-50 years old. The opera's star tenor, worked closely with Carlotta for several seasons.
Vocal Requirements: Tenor, range to C#5.
Male Ensemble/Super Substitute
20–50 years old. Male dancers are required to play minor roles in the dance group and/or substitute for the main role in the group.
Vocal requirements: Have a good vocal foundation.
Female Ensemble/Super Substitute
20-50 years old. Female ensembles require secondary roles in the dance company and/or substitutes for the main roles in the troupe.
Vocal requirements: Have a good vocal foundation.
Male Dancer - Slave Owner
Play the role of the slave owner in the Hannibal scene. Requires a very toned physique, ballet training and great dance skills.
Vocal Requirements: Vocal assessment may be required after dance audition.
female ballerina
Female dancers trained in ballet, with solid toe skills and a height of up to 1.68 meters.
Vocal Requirements: Vocal assessment may be required after dance audition.