One of the most iconic musicals of all time is coming outdoors to Sydney Harbour.

The Phantom of the Opera will open on Friday to the beauty of the harbour.

Assistant Director of Handa Opera’s The Phantom of the Opera and choreographer Simone Sault told Deborah Knight the backdrop will add to the magic.

“It’s a colossal show … a show on this scale is unprecedented really.”

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