Yes. The 'Phantom of the Opera' is based on some real - life elements. There were rumors and stories in the Paris Opera House about a mysterious figure. Some accounts suggest there were strange happenings and sightings, which inspired Gaston Leroux to create the fictional story we know today.
Yes, it is based on a true story to some extent. The Paris Opera House in the 19th century was a place full of mystery. Workers there might have heard odd sounds or seen things that couldn't be easily explained. Gaston Leroux, the author, was intrigued by these stories. He then created the character of the Phantom, a deformed and brilliant man who haunts the opera house. The real - life rumors and the atmosphere of the opera house provided the basis for this famous fictional tale.