Phantom of The Opera - Haunting the West End for 40 Years
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(Updated on 30 Jun 2026)
**Andrew Llyod Webber**’s [*Phantom of the Opera*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/phantom-of-the-opera-tickets) is turning 40, that’s four decades in the West End! To celebrate **Cameron Mackintosh** is bringing together a sensational international cast for a limited birthday season of the show, in its original home at His Majesty’s Theatre.
Since 1986, *Phantom of the Opera* has become a global phenomenon with productions playing to 160 million people in 217 cities, in 23 languages. With over 70 major awards worldwide, and the first original cast recording to ever hit Number One in British musical history, there is a lot to celebrate across the four decades.
The 40th Anniversary cast will be led by Broadway star **Jordan Donica** as The Phantom and **Beatrice Penny-Touré**’s acclaimed Christine Daaé. Penny-Touré, before she took on the leading lady of *Phantom of the Opera*, made her professional West End debut with the show as a part of the ensemble. She has also played the role of Cosette in the 40th Anniversary and Arena World Tour of *Les Misérables*. Jordan made his Broadway debut in *Phantom of the Opera* as Raoul from 2016 to 2017, a role he performed again in 2022. He also originated the role of Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson in the 1st National US tour of [*Hamilton*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/hamilton-west-end-tickets).
**Rhys Whitfield** returns as Raoul, a role he played in the West End production in 2021. His further theatre credits include *[The Devil Wears Prada](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/the-devil-wears-prada-tickets), [Into the Woods](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/into-the-woods-tickets)* and [J](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/jesus-christ-superstar-drury-lane-tickets)[*esus Christ Superstar*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/jesus-christ-superstar-drury-lane-tickets).
**Sierra Boggess** first played the role of Christine Daaé in the Las Vegas production of *Phantom of the Opera* in 2006 before originating the role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel, *Love Never Dies*, in London’s West End in 2010, earning an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. She returned for the 25th Anniversary concert to play Christine once again. Now Boggess returns as Carlotta Giudicelli.
The anniversary performance will be held on Friday 9 October 2026, with the full season running throughout Autumn. Check out the cast schedule below.
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**Jordan Donica** as The Phantom from Tuesday 8 September through to Spring 2027
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**Beatrice Penny-Touré** as Christine Daaé from Thursday 20 August through to 24 July 2027
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**Rhys Whitfield** as Raoul from Monday 3 August through to Saturday 21 November 2026
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**Sierra Boggess** as Carlotta Giudicelli from Monday 3 August through to Saturday 21 November 2026
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**Ian Pirie** as Monsieur Firmin from Monday 3 August through to Saturday 21 November 2026
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**Joseph Millson** as Monsieur André from Monday 3 August through to Saturday 21 November 2026
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**Joanna Riding** as Madame Giry from Monday 3 August through to Saturday 21 November 2026
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**Matt Bateman** as Ubaldo Piangi from Monday 3 August through to Saturday 24 July 2027
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**Millie Lyon** as Meg Giry continues through to Saturday 24 July 2027
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**Colleen Rose Curran** as Christine Daaé at certain performances continues through to Spring 2027
Get your tickets to witness this haunting, timeless musical. [*Phantom of the Opera*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/phantom-of-the-opera-tickets) at His Majesty’s Theatre.