Photo Flash: Ron Paul Visits THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul and his wife Carol attended Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian in Las Vegas as part of their 55th wedding anniversary celebrations yesterday, February 1. Following the performance, the couple had the opportunity to go backstage to meet the stars of the show Anthony Crivello ("The Phantom") and Kristen Hertzenberg ("Christine").

Featuring every beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber song from the original, this lavish production of Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular thrills audiences six nights a week at The Venetian, in a unique and magnificent custom built replica of the famed Paris Opera House. The production is directed by 21-time Tony Award winner Hal Prince, the show's original director, and guided by Andrew Lloyd Webber. 
 
Phantom will end its historic engagement in Las Vegas on September 2, 2012. Tickets for all remaining performances are on sale now. Phantom performs at The Venetian on Monday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm; Tuesday – Friday at 7 p.m.; and is dark on Sunday. Tickets are available by calling The Venetian Box Office at 866-641-7469 or 702-414-9000, or online atwww.Venetian.com. For groups of 10 or more, please call (702) 785-5394.  For more information please visit www.phantomlasvegas.com.