The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical take on Gaston Leroux's 1911 novel, set in 19th-century Paris, is a lavish, melodramatic and spooky operetta that plays well enough to still receive standing ovations and resounding applause many years into its run. Proof that it's doing something right, The Phanton of the Opera is the longest-running show in Broadway history. Make sure your youngsters are prepared for scary moments including corpses, shrieking and the Phantom's disfigured face. Ages 9 and up.