Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of 'The Phantom of the Opera' premieres in London's West End.
The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opens on Broadway in New York City.
A film adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical directed by Joel Schumacher is released.
Erik, later known as the Phantom, is born with facial deformities that lead to his isolation.
Erik lives a life of solitude, honing his skills in architecture, music, and disguise while hiding from society.
Erik is connected to Madame Giry's family through an agreement, providing him shelter in the opera house.
Erik builds the vast underground lair beneath the Paris Opera House, complete with secret passageways and a lake.
Christine Daaé becomes a chorus girl and later the leading soprano at the Paris Opera House.
The Phantom secretly teaches Christine music, cultivating her talent and affection through his 'Angel of Music' persona.
The Phantom sabotages productions and terrorizes the opera company to promote Christine.
Childhood friend Raoul de Chagny rekindles his relationship with Christine, creating a love triangle with the Phantom.
During a masquerade ball, the Phantom appears as the 'Red Death', threatening the attendees and revealing his presence.
The Phantom kidnaps Christine and takes her to his underground lair beneath the opera house.
The Phantom chooses to release Christine and Raoul out of love and compassion, disappearing afterward.
Following the main events, the Phantom disappears from the public eye, his fate unknown.
