Phantom of the Opera: The Opera House

This is the opera house from the musical The Phantom of the Operaby Andrew Lloyd Webber, depicting a full scene of the building in which the heartbreaking story took place.

As you can see, the entire theater can be roughly divided into three levels from top to bottom: (1) The rooftop and terrace, (2) The chandelier, boxes, and stage, (3) The Phantom's underground dwelling.

The terrace is where Christine and the Vicomte sang All I Ask of You - the favorite song of a friend of mine. It features carved railings and exquisite decorations, with a particularly thoughtful design of a statue behind which the Phantom could hide to eavesdrop and shed tears. Beneath the railings lies a plaque bearing the theater's name Opera Populaire.

The centerpiece of the next level is the massive chandelier. Its complex structure initially made me worry whether its central axis could support its weight (a concern that ironically aligns with the original story's scene of it shattering). However, through actual assembly tests, I can now confirm its trustworthiness. The chandelier's design is based on the 25th anniversary performance at London's Royal Albert Hall, and I'm quite satisfied with its authenticity.

Flanking the chandelier are four boxes offering 20 seats in total. While this might seem insufficient for two greedy managers, they all remain empty now - at least Monsieur Phantom won't be angered.

Descending further reveals the flat, expansive, and splendid stage. But beneath its glamorous surface lies a dark secret: unfold the stage wings, and you'll Pass the Point of No Return, entering the Phantom's world underneath.

Here you'll find iconic elements - towering candelabras, the Phantom's opera-writing desk and black throne, and the monkey musical box that plays Masquerade. The left chamber houses the ferry boat used to transport Christine, while the right contains a small pipe organ for playing the Phantom's signature theme music.

This project initially served as a gift for the friend who introduced me to musical and The Phantom of the Opera. The gift has been delivered and seems well-received. Now I share this idea, hoping all Phantom enthusiasts can build their own LEGO Opera Populaire.