What is el fantasma dela opera?

El Fantasma de la Opera, or The Phantom of the Opera in English, is a novel written by French author Gaston Leroux and published in 1910. The novel tells the story of a disfigured musical genius who lives in the underground passages of the Paris Opera House and becomes obsessed with a beautiful soprano, Christine Daaé. He trains her voice and tries to manipulate her career in order to make her his bride.

The novel has been adapted into various forms of media, including film, television, stage musicals, and operas. The most famous adaptation is the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which premiered in London's West End in 1986 and has been running continuously ever since. The musical has also been staged in various countries around the world and has won numerous awards, including multiple Tony Awards and Olivier Awards.

The story of El Fantasma de la Opera has become a popular cultural reference in popular media and has inspired numerous parodies and adaptations. The character of the Phantom has become a cultural icon and has been portrayed by many actors in different media.