Win two tickets to see "Phantom of the Opera" at DPAC

DUMMMMM.... dum dum dum DA dum... dum dum dum da DUM...

OK, that's a poor textual substitute for multimedia. But in Broadway-speak, it can mean only one thing: Phantom of the Opera has arrived in town.

It's the first long-form, monthlong show for Durham's new downtown performing arts center, setting up sets this week and last for a run that starts on Thanksgiving and lasts for a full month.

Not that Phantom's marathon run is anything useful for the longest-running show in Broadway history, which started its US tour back in 1992, a road show without end that's continued to this day thousands of performances later. The show's performers wrap up in Tempe this week before arriving in Durham; then, it's off to Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Austin.

And BCR readers have a chance to win one of two pairs of tickets, kindly provided by the folks at the DPAC.

It's not too much of a stretch to say that the DPAC was meant to host a show like this. After all, it -- like most newer theaters -- were designed specifically to be able to handle set pieces like Phantom's looming chandelier, along with the other set pieces for big touring productions.

From the DPAC's description:

With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special effects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA directed by Harold Prince traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House. Adapted from Gaston Leroux’s classic novel of mystery and suspense, this award-winning musical has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide and is now longest running show in Broadway history.

Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman have moved on since initiating their roles as the Phantom and Christine at London's West End and on Broadway, but the show rolls on, this time to Durham.

Want to win one of two pairs of tickets to see the production? Email contest@bullcityrising.com by noon on Tuesday, Nov. 24; specify which of four showtimes you'd like to request tickets for:

• Thursday 8pm
• Friday 8pm
• Saturday 2pm
• Sunday 1pm

We'll notify you by email if you're one of the lucky winners. Good luck!

Missed the contest? Visit the DPAC web site for more details on the production, or buy tickets online.

Comments

[The Gourmez]

What week are the tickets for? Is it this week? I'd love to win them but there's not much point to enter if I'll be out of town.

[The Phantom of the DPAC]

Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Driving, fast now, turn right at Durham Station
A givaway Kevin, let the tickets be given
To the Durhamite who's deserving, just and right
The power of the show on Turkey night!

[Bull City Rising]

@Gourmez: yes, it's this weekend. Remember, entries are due by noon today!

[Bull City Rising]

Congratulations to BCR readers Lindsey Kronmiller and Nicole Clark, the winners chosen at random for Phantom tickets -- and to the DPAC for making these free seats available. Enjoy the show!