Charles Dance has the title role in this made-for-TV adaptation of the classic tale, based on a stage version by noted playwright Arthur Kopit. A masked phantom terrorizes the Paris Opera House and sets his sights on a beautiful young singer.. The Phantom of the Opera (1990 Miniseries) The Phantom of the Opera is a 1990 NBC two-part drama television miniseries directed by Tony Richardson and stars Charles Dance in the title role. It is adapted from Arthur Kopit 's book for his then-unproduced stage musical Phantom, which is based loosely on Gaston Leroux 's novel.
Comte Philippe de Chagny discovers Christine Daaé's singing talent at a county fair and sends her to his friend Gérard Carrière, director of the Parisian opera. However, just when she arrives, Carrière is dismissed. His successor, the arrogant Alain Choleti, refuses to allow a woman of low birth perform in his opera, but graciously employs Christine as gadrobiere for his primadonna wife.. The Phantom of the Opera is a 1990 NBC two-part drama television miniseries directed by Tony Richardson and stars Charles Dance in the title role. It is adapted from Arthur Kopit 's book for his then-unproduced stage musical Phantom, which is based loosely on Gaston Leroux 's novel.