The Phantom of the Opera is a world-renowned theatrical musical based on Gaston Leroux's stunning blend of Gothic horror and tragic romance. This Penguin Classics edition includes annotations by Mireille Ribiere as well as an introduction by Jann Matlock. It is a terrible mistake for the new managers of the Paris Opera House to disregard their predecessors' warnings about the horrible 'Opera ghost' stalking the venue. The Phantom haunts the gorgeous and gifted singer Christine Daa?'s imagination, appearing to her as the 'Angel of Music' - a disembodied voice instructing her to sing like she's never sang before. When Christine is courted by an attractive young Viscount, the Phantom becomes enraged and vows vengeance.