The falling chandelier in “The Phantom of the Opera” was based on a real event. In 1896, during a performance of Étienne-Joseph Floquet’s opera “Hellé,” a short-circuit caused a ...

The counterweight for the Paris Opera House chandelier really did fall once in the 1870s (its suspending wire had been damaged by fire), killing one and injuring several others.

“The Phantom of the Opera,” an intriguing story of a mysterious masked man haunting the Paris Opera House, has been a beloved musical for decades. The show has dazzled millions of people with ...

'Phantom of the Opera' takes final Broadway bow with tears, chandeliers – and a vow to return soon Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY Updated Tue, April 18, 2023 at 1:31 PM UTC ...

A lighting, and story, fixture. That last was inspired by a real incident — in 1896, one of the chandelier counterweights at ...

Lovingly named "Ruthie II" after director Hal Prince's longtime associate Ruth Mitchell, the dazzling replica of the Paris Opera House chandelier weighs one ton and features 30,000 beads.

The famous Paris opera house known as the Opera Garnier is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Emperor Napoleon III commissioned the building in the 1850s but would never see its completion.

Marcus Granlund as Jerry and Bryn Skaff as Lise for the Woodland Opera House’s production of “An American in Paris.” The play is set to open on Feb. 10. (Zoart Photography / Courtesy) ...

Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" closed Sunday after 35 years. Here's everything that happened during the emotional final performance.

The famous crashing chandelier is a replica of the Paris Opera House's, and it has a swung a distance of over 800 miles since the show first began. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images ...

To celebrate, Airbnb is returning to the historic theater that inspired the musical and gifting two lucky guests an overnight stay at the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris for just $40. You won ...

The Paris opera house known as the Palais Garnier turns 150 this year. A Paris opera house created under French Emperor Napoleon III celebrates 150 years | WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source ...