The Phantom haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House. Its “bigger and better than ever before” ( Yorkshire Post), “stunning, intense and spectacular” (Sunday Express). Overseen by Cameron Mackintosh & Matthew Bourne, the “simply epic” new staging includes many special effects, from the famous chandelier to the underground lake, and a large cast and orchestra. It features a new direction by Laurence Connor, brand new scenic design by Paul Brown, lighting design by Tony Award ®-winner Paule Constable, sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Scott Ambler and the original, Tony Award ®-winning costume design by Maria Björnson. Now, you can hear them all in a spectacular new production that has stunned critics across the United Kingdom and North America. Hit after hit punctuates the thrilling score, from the stunning romance of “Music of the Night”, “Think of Me” and “All I Ask of You” to the splendid “Masquerade” and brilliant title song. Lloyd Webber himself even DJed.Experience the phenomenon of one of the most successful musicals of all time, when Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary show makes its Sydney Opera House debut. MORE NEWS: NYPD: 7-Year-Old Robert Resto Killed In Washington Heights Apartment Fire, Child's Grandmother In Critical ConditionĪfter the show, 44th Street was shut down for a massive block party to celebrate the reopening. is DJĬast is out here in costume! /ZijIgn02Tv Outside the Majestic Theatre right now! is back. Without Broadway, there isn’t a New York,” Lloyd Webber said. “Tonight marks my 30th time seeing it,” Muir said.įor others, it was their first ever Broadway show, but hopefully not the last. Many in the audience Friday had seen the show before. ”Īnother theatergoer had a jacket with elaborate cross-stitching on the back that took about four years to make, and another had a purse autographed by the last cast. The Phantom of the Opera is a French novel by the writer Gaston Leroux that was originally published in 1909 as a serialization in a magazine called Le Gaulois.
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Michael Crawford was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire and began his professional career as a boy soprano in Benjamin Britten’s Let’s Make An Opera.There followed television and some 500 radio broadcasts and he was hailed in the 60s for his portrayal of ‘Byron’ in. “Mine, there’s no crinoline under here, it’s all lace and fabric, so I can easily smush. The Phantom of the Opera is Michael Crawford’s fourth major West End musical, after Barnum, Billyand Flowers for Algernon. “For hers, the bow comes off,” Ritchie said. These ladies are here from Virginia and Ohio! One has seen the show 30 times- the other has lost count! /ek3fSKQegO Kara Ritchie, from Ohio, and Melissa Muir, from Virginia, wore dresses resembling costumes from the show. Other audience members dressed the part, too. No one wants to hear me sing that,” Miranda said. “You’re not auditioning for the role, are you?” Gainer asked. “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda also walked the red carpet, sporting the Phantom’s iconic mask. “I think that the opening of Act II, ‘Masquerade,’ on those stairs and everyone in those beautiful exciting costumes, it’s just going to be a mind blower for everyone,” cast member Lindsay Roberts said. READ MORE: Devils Spoil Crosby's Season Debut With Win Over Pens Experience the phenomenon of one of the most successful musicals of all time, when Cameron Mackintoshs new production of Andrew Lloyd Webbers legendary. “It’s the first show my parents took me to see as a kid, so to be able to come back to watch it after playing the role of the Phantom on the road is just a dream come true,” said actor Derrick Davis. “The fact that we’re getting to be at what feels like a brand new opening of the show that we love so much is really amazing for me,” said actress Sierra Boggess, a former Christine Daaé. “It’s like it’s all opening again, you know, and in a way, it is because we’ve re-rehearsed the show completely from scratch like it’s a new production, new musical,” Lloyd Webber said.Ĭurrent cast members and “Phantom” alumni also hit the the red carpet. “It’s kind of extraordinary to think that there’s a red carpet for the show tonight,” he said. This musical has been staged at Her Majestys Theatre daily 8 times a week since. It was déjà vu for Lloyd Webber outside the Majestic Theatre on Friday night. The Phantom of the Opera is one of Londons major theatrical attractions.
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