News ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ terrified me as a child. How I learned to love ‘the music of the night.’ April 13, 2023David Oliver, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ terrified me as a child. How I learned to love ‘the music of the night.’ "The Phantom of the Opera" closes April 16 on Broadway after a stunning 35-year-run. Here's how I got over my fear of the musical.