“The Phantom of the Opera”, a Broadway musical that has been touring for 17 years in over 100 cities has made its final stop in Pittsburgh.With magical scenery and mind-blowing stage effects, this musical was crowd pleasing from start to finish. As the theater lights dimmed and the spectators settled in their seats, a compelling opening scene kept the audience’s eyes peeled as main character Christine Daaé belted her first piece of the night.Jordan Hill, a sophomore education major at Point Park University, who has also seen the Phantom of the Opera at a theater in Buffalo, New York was “really impressed” by the show.“I think it would be really cool to see the show in Pittsburgh,” Hill said. “I would like to see the difference of the show at the theater.”“Phantom’s” debut was on Aug. 25 at the Benedum Center in the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh, and will continue showing until Sept. 19. It sponsored by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, a non-profit organization established in 1984 that is committed to providing arts and entertainment in the Cultural District.“Phanton” first appeared with the PNC Broadway series in 1983 and this is the fourth time it has been in collaboration with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. However, “Phantom” is on its final tour and Pittsburgh is its second to last stop. Its last is Los Angeles, California.“I believe the producers have decided to make this the final tour due to the current incarnation,” Veronica Corpuz, Public Relations Director of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust  said. “This will be the final opportunity to view this show in Pittsburgh.”Although this is “Phantom’s” last showing, the director, Harold Prince, went out with a bang. The brilliant show was piled high with mesmerizing music, excellent props, on-key acting and a slightly scary undertone with a slim touch of humor. Main characters that made up to the talented cast included Trista Moldovan (Christine Daaé), Kelly Jeanne Grant (Christine Daaé – weekends), Tim Martin Gleason (The Phantom), and Sean MacLaughlin (Raoul).As romantic tension built up between Raoul and Christine throughout the first act, a tumultuous fire burned through the Phantom’s eyes, haunting Christine’s every move. With a hint of humor, perfection displayed by The Ballet Chorus of the Opera and the hilariously “replaced” opera singer, Carlotta Guidicelli (Kim Stengel), this show was utterly unique with an extraordinary twist.The show’s costumes were absolutely astounding. The jewels on Carlotta’s dress sparkled for hours and the Phantom’s mask and suit fit his part particularly well. The general consensus of the audience was that the swinging and dropping of the chandelier was the highlight of the show.Theresa Velez, a student at Edenboro College and an avid play-goer, saw the show three years ago in the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada and would love to see it again. Velez’s favorite part of the show was also the famous chandelier drop.“It was probably close to one of the best plays I’ve seen,” Velez said. “I’d have to say that it’s right up there with ‘Wicked’.”The love triangle that Christine was trapped in throughout the first and second acts embodied both the timidness and security that she felt in both romantic scenes with two separate characters. Whether it was on the rooftop with Raoul or in the labrynth with the Phantom, the “awe” moment that captured the entire play was obviously undeniable.As the high notes echoed throughout the theater and the orchestra’s melodies rippled through the audience, fans were beyond astounded, clapping at every moment they could. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s contribution to this Broadway musical was impeccable.This famously vibrant Broadway musical is in the midst of its last hoorah in Pittsburgh, saddening veteran ticket holders, yet livening up its audience through Sept. 19 at the Benedum.