The Phantom of the Opera is coming to Abu Dhabi

The Phantom of the Opera, one of the world's longest-running musicals, is set to arrive in Abu Dhabi. This Andrew Lloyd Webber production will occupy Etihad Arena from March 10 to March 28, with 13 scheduled performances. Audiences will have the chance to witness the show on weekends, with afternoon and evening shows on Saturdays and Sundays.

Etihad Arena hinted at the production's arrival via a video on social media, promising "more to be revealed soon." The venue shared this message on Instagram, with a caption encouraging followers to stay tuned.

The identity of the mysterious production seems to have been disclosed ahead of time. Pre-sale tickets for The Phantom of the Opera were sent to some customers on Tuesday, with prices starting at Dh240. This dates come as the musical marks 40 years since its world premiere at London's West End on October 9, 1986. Based on Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel, the show tells the tale of a masked figure who resides beneath the Paris Opera House and falls in love with young soprano Christine Daae.

The musical features music by Lloyd Webber and includes some of musical theatre's most recognizable songs, like "The Music of the Night," "All I Ask of You," and the title track.

The Phantom of the Opera's Broadway debut occurred in 1988, and it went on to become the longest-running show in Broadway history, performing for nearly 14,000 times before closing in April 2023. The London production remains in operation in the West End. The musical has been performed worldwide and seen by over 160 million people in more than 40 countries. Additional details about the Abu Dhabi production, such as casting and general ticket sales, are anticipated to be revealed on Friday.