Phantom of the Opera will be filmed live at His Majesty’s Theatre to mark its 40th anniversary, with an international film release scheduled for 2027. The milestone week culminates in a gala performance featuring celebrated alumni alongside the current cast.

Phantom of the Opera, currently running at His Majesty’s Theatre in London, will be captured live on film as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. The gala performance on Friday 9 October 2026 will feature former stars joining the current company for a special curtain call.

Jordan Donica stars as The Phantom, with Beatrice Penny-Touré as Christine Daaé and Rhys Whitfield as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny. The cast also includes well-known names such as Sierra Boggess as Carlotta and Joanna Riding as Madame Giry. Colleen Rose Curran is scheduled to perform as Christine at select shows.

The filmed production is directed for the screen by Brett Sullivan, known for Hadestown, and produced by Dione Orrom, who worked on Six: The Musical Live!. Helen Parker of Universal Pictures serves as executive producer. The film is planned for international release in 2027.

This landmark season will run through to 21 November 2026, during which audiences can see a large ensemble including Harry Apps, George Arvidson, Michael Baxter, and many others supporting the principal cast. The gala performance proceeds will be matched by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation and the Mackintosh Foundation to fund a new Phantom 40th Scholarship Programme.

Phantom of the Opera, based on Gaston Leroux’s novel and with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, has been a fixture of London theatre since 1986. It has played to more than 160 million people worldwide across 217 cities, 52 territories and in 23 languages.

The musical features iconic songs such as “The Music of the Night”, “All I Ask of You” and “Masquerade”, with book and lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe. The current London production is directed by Seth Sklar-Heyn with choreography adapted by Chrissie Cartwright.

Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and LW Entertainment, the show’s design elements include the original Maria Björnson production design adapted by Matt Kinley, lighting by Andrew Bridge, and sound by Mick Potter. The enduring popularity of Phantom ensures it remains one of the longest-running and most beloved musicals in West End history.