The Phantom of the Opera, Brisbane

Before donning a face covering became a regular part of life for everyone during the pandemic, one of the most famous mask-wearing figures in popular culture was doing it first. And, the fictional character will be doing so again in September at the Sydney Opera House, with the venue set to play host to The Phantom of the Opera.

Yes, the music of the night will soon be crooning its way into the Joan Sutherland Theatre, thanks to a new season of the acclaimed Tony-winner. It’s being staged by Opera Australia, who is bringing Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit to the city. If you’re fond of big anniversaries, the show will kick off just a month before the popular musical will mark 35 years…