HBAPA Unveils the 2026 Fall Musical: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera

OCT 16-18, 23-25

FRI-SAT 7pm, SUN 2pm

HBUHSD Historic Auditorium 1905 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 

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The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts (HBAPA) proudly unveils its 2026 Fall musical production, the timeless and captivating masterwork by Andrew Lloyd Webber The Phantom of the Opera. Known as one of the most iconic musicals of all time, timeless story weaves a tale of seduction, mystery, and despair.

This production will highlight the remarkable talents of students from APA’s Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre, Costume Design, and Orchestra departments. Their collaboration promises to bring a gorgeous and dynamic interpretation to this beloved classic.

The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command. With a masterful score that has topped the musical theater charts for years, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s enthralling score includes “Think of Me,” “Angel of Music,” “Music of the Night,“All I Ask of You,” “Masquerade” and the title song - “The Phantom Of The Opera.” Truly an experience never to be forgotten!

According to the Google, the show had its world premiere on October 9, 1986, at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London's West End and swept the 1988 Tony Awards with 7 wins. The music was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber,  lyrics by Charles Hart and additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. It is based on the novel Le Fantome de ‘l’Opéra by Gaston Leroux. Originally this musical was directed by Harold Prince with orchestrations by David Cullen & Andrew Lloyd Webber and the original production was by Cameron Mackintosh LTD. and The Really Useful Group Ltd. It is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of LW Entertainment www.concordtheatricals.com

HBAPA’s production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Tim Nelson, will be playing at the HBUHSD Historic Auditorium located at 1905 Main Street in Huntington Beach, CA. It will run from October 16th-18th, 23rd-25th with Friday and Saturday performances happening at 7pm and Sunday shows at 2pm. Tickets will be $25 for general seating and $15 for seniors and students. They can be purchased at hbapa.org/see. Make sure to get your seat, the Phantom is expecting you!