From 1990 to 1991 , he played the title role in The Phantom of the Opera , in Hamburg ; making 300 appearances in the show .
By the late 1980s , Hofmann had abandoned opera completely in favour of musical theatre .
From 1990 to 1991 , Hofmann played the title role in The Phantom of the Opera , in Hamburg ; making 300 appearances in the show .
By the late 1980s , Hofmann had abandoned opera completely in favour of musical theatre .