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The Phantom draws Christine into the dark beyond the mirror and, when Raoul returns, the room is empty. Colin Wilkinson. He flings to Andr the score of his new opera, Don Juan Triumphant, commanding that it be performed. On the evening of 30 September 2008, Guest was taken to St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, after suffering a stroke. Recommended for ages 10+. His voice is perfectly suited for one playing the role of an angel of music and the passion and emotion he brings to the role is unequaled! Warlow made his debut on Broadway, New York, in the James Lapine-directed role of Daddy Warbucks in Annie at the Palace Theatre. Loved by Phantom 'Phans', he was twice voted in 1994 and 1995 as the favourite Phantom by members of The Phantom of the Opera Appreciation Society. Sign up to our promotional program, including to receive a copy of our enewsletter (which keeps you up to date with behind-the-scenes news, competitions, discounts and special offers, views and interviews), season information and more! In December of that year it was announced that he would take over the role in the West End production when Her Majestys Theatre reopened in 2021 after closing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In December 2015, he returned to Australia playing the part of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. Erik The Phantom of the Opera: What has happened to your sense of humour? Books that have to do with our beloved Phantom. Or, did you not proof read the numerical order before you posted your list? The much-anticipated production will open at the Sydney Opera House in August 2022 and Arts Centre Melbourne in October 2022. In the early 1900s, during one of his frequent visits to the Paris Opera House, journalist and novelist Gaston Leroux began to hear rumours of a ghost that haunted the old building. I agree with Dottie V the best phantom is Dave Willetts his voice his acting and interpretation,are brilliant Crawfords voice was not up to it and G Butler should never have got on the big screen as the phantom. I agree with the other posters- take Gerard Butler off the list completely. The Phantoms voice reiterates his demands and, when these are ignored, he causes Carlotta to emit the croak of a toad instead of singing. Gerard Carriere: Well, without looking, I would say with confidence it must be Carlotta. He had the passion. History Stay Info. Ramin is my personal favourite, but I love Michael Crawford too. I'm just not used to killing people; it threw me off a bit. The meeting becomes a reunion, both realising that they used to play together as children. His fourth solo album, Midnight Dreaming, reached the top ten of the Australian Aria Charts. I loved Gerard Butlers sensitiv portrait of the Phantom. To be honest its not really possible to create a list of the top ten because there have been so many phantoms, wonderful for many different reasons. Not a personal fan of Crawford, though he does have my respect for creating the role, he was far from being in my top 10. News arrives of Christines return, but the managers assure Carlotta that no heed will be paid to The Phantoms demands. The managers grant her an audition. He had to put his career on hold for about a year while he dealt with the disease. A DVD of the production was subsequently released. What, no love for Peter? Why collaborative partnerships are the way to grow your agency Didn't get that promotion? Add Gary Mauer or Hugh Panaro, theyre quite fantastic and remembered as such on the Majestic stage! [needs update]. Crashing chords, luscious melodies, soaring high notes Andrew Lloyd Webbers score is dizzyingly intoxicating. Erik (born November 18, 1880), known as The Phantom of the Opera, is the titular character that is derived from the 1910 novel written by the late Gaston Leroux, entitled Le Fantme de l'Opra (The Phantom of the Opera). The Brian Stacey Award for a musician currently working in the field of musical theatre was won by Isaac Hayward. Michael Crawford, THE BEST is rightly #1. The Phantom emerges from his hiding place, where he has heard everything, and vows vengeance. Tickets go on sale Monday 20 March 2023. At an auction of opera memorabilia at the Paris Opera House, an old man, Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, bids for a strange musical box which seems to hold for him some special memory. On their wedding night, passions ignite. Come on, the favorite Phantom could be the acting as well as the singing. They cross a lake and arrive at The Phantoms subterranean lair. It was the heart break we have all experienced at the end of a love that we wanted to keep forever. Although Butler had no previous musical experience, he began to take singing lessons and auditioned for Andrew Lloyd Webber who was impressed by his performance. Christine falls asleep, waking the following morning to the sound of the music box. Guest moved to Australia after he was cast as Jean Valjean in the Australian production of Les Misrables, following Normie Rowe's portrayal, and spent three-and-a-half years touring Australia and New Zealand in the role; Guest also received a Green Room Award for Best Male Performer in a Leading Role. Aug 1995 - Dec 2006 11 years 5 months. Cats record runs were only broken by Lloyd Webbers own production The Phantom of the Opera (1986). Christine Daa, a talented young singer, after being discovered by the known playboy Comte Philippe de Chagny, is sent to the Paris Opera House by her new patron to be classically trained. In the final scene of Don Juan Triumphant, Christine becomes aware that The Phantom has taken the place of Piangi in the role of Don Juan. Il drumming un'opera d'arte, il lavoro del bassista la fotografia in bianco e nero di come la semplicit debba tornare ad appropriarsi della musica e lui lo fa benissimo. Backstage, Raoul interrogates Madame Giry about the identity of The Phantom. Geronimo Rauch and Hugh Panaro deserve to be on this list, Gerard Butler needs to be kicked off. He performed the role of Doctor Yuri Zhivago in the new musical adaptation of Boris Pasternak's novel Doctor Zhivago. But The Phantom is still much in evidence. Gerard Butler may not have the greatest singing voice out of anybody who has portrayed the phantom, but I believe that his voice brought a darkness to the story. For the latest edition of Stage Direction, Melanie Tait unravels the "strange affair" of the musical that took over the world. Video Clips. Especially after being saddled with seeing/hearing Colm repeatedly torturing the role and the entire show nightly. Winner of 70 major theatre awards including two Olivier Awards, This is audio from a 1995 tour production of The Phantom of the Opera. And in Christine Daae, he's found his angel of music: the young woman he would make a star. Then came Davis Gaines. Fourth in our list is John-Owen Jones, who was chosen to play the Phantom in the West End in 2001. Rob Guest. But at least he has now been mentioned. Venue. Presumed dead, he in fact lives still, somewhere in the Opera House. Our Sydney team can do some amazing things and that was on display with one of their recent jobs for The Phantom of the Opera. Ill go further than LetTheSongTakeFlight and say Gerard Butler doesnt belong on ANY list of Phantoms, unless its The 10 Ten Worst Phantoms ever list. How did you miss Frank DAmbosio. Hugh panaro was rightly left out, his singing style is boring and his acting is just bland, also he seems really arrogant. His voice and portrayal of Phantom through his voice and acting was brilliant. 1995: Matthew Broderick . Lerouxs novel would go on to be adapted many times, including into a legendary 1925 film starring Lon Chaney, and Andrew Lloyd Webbers legendary musical. [5] He died on the morning of 1 October 2008[6] with his partner Kellie Dickerson, Judy Barnes and their children Christopher and Amy and best friend Greg Smart by his side. Present Do you think that there is a deserving Phantom missing or should the number one spot be given to someone else? The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera debuted in 1988, winning seven Tony Awards including Best Musical . really hoped John Cudia would be on this list as like #3 (hes one of my favourites!) He made it very real. Photo: Prudence Upton. But he and the entire show was incredible. The film is most famous for Lon Chaney's astounding performance and grisly makeup. El diseo estaba basado en el modelo F-111A, pero inclua alas ms largas y tren de aterrizaje reforzado. During this time in 1994 he also hosted the Australian version of German game show Man O Man. Mesmerised by the talents and beauty of the young soprano Christine, the Phantom lures her as his protg and falls fiercely in love with her. Winner of 70 major theatre awards including two Olivier Awards, three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, Miss Saigon has been described as one of the greatest musicals of all time. All other players are a distant second. Where is Hugh Panaros name? 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 comes to Melbourne. Again Anthonys performance (acting and singing) was every bit as moving and more entertaining than even your #1 choice Michael Crawford. Open-ended, Market: In the opening auction scene, the lot number for the remnants of the chandelier is 666 the mark of the Beast. The following song, "The Music of the Night," probably . Except for the addition of Bowman and Butler. Ive only seen the 2004 movie and the Royal Albert Hall performance. Now, the production's schedule for this year is locked in, so get ready for the music of the night to croon its way into the Sydney Opera House. Michael opened the show in London, New York and LA. As Christine and the cast take their bows, the chandelier crashes down from the ceiling. "Phantom" became the longest-running show in Broadway history on Jan. 9, 2006 when it surpassed the nearly 18-year run of "Cats," another musical featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. In the past 20 years she has had just three boyfriends, but each romance 'fizzled out' after a matter of months. He has been honoured as an Australian National Treasure Aside from his absolutely stunning voice, he has been one of the very few who managed to re-define the character (so well)! I couldnt believe A.L.Webber cast him in the role. As the indisposed prima donna is led away, Andr replaces her with Christine. Dont hate on Gerard, he only had 4 weeks of singing lessons and he isnt a broadway professional singer. The worlds most popular musical returns to Australia, taking centre stage at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. Christine visits her fathers grave. JOJ is top 3. POTO is not a musical that you can write a review in a casual way. You want sensual? I do agree with most of this list though.. (: Oh my as a non-English audience, I have to say that there must have some mistakes and misunderstandings in this list. Although he performed for the industry opening night, Warlow was struck down by a bout of influenza that had also claimed many of the other cast and crew, and as a result, he missed the first two and a half weeks of the show's Melbourne season. View a timeline of events below: . Photo by Pamela Raith. Robert John Guest OBE (17 July 1950 - 1 October 2008) was a New Zealand-Australian actor, television personality and host and singer, who started his career in pop music in New Zealand, before becoming best known for his work in Australian musical theatre, particularly in various productions of The Phantom of the Opera. Read more. Anyone out there agree? Have you seen him on broadway? His voice is impeccable. I agree with Gerard Butler as #3 because, even though his voice is not technically the best, his acting was superb tragic, sensual, charismatic. . Madame Giry, the ballet mistress, hands the managers a note from the opera ghost demanding a salary and a free box at the opera. The original 1925 silent film version of The Phantom of the Opera is the most famous version of the Gaston Leroux story of the disfigured and deranged Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House. Best Broadway Phantom next to Michael Crawford! 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. And in Christine Daae, he's found his angel of music: the young woman he would make a star. I thought Ramin did a great job of the stage version. Someones whos deaf? For the first time ever in Sydney, Australia's first Phantom, the extraordinary Anthony Warlow, will perform the lead role in this remarkable production which is currently playing in Melbourne.Anthony has been widely acclaimed for his defining role as the Phantom, which he performed in Melbourne in 1990. The putative lovers are the Paris Opera House phantom (Mr. Crawford) and a chorus singer named Christine Daae (Sarah Brightman). But I definitely agree Hugh Panaro should be on the list! I personally think JOJ and Ramin Karimloo should tie for first JOJ for voice and Ramin for acting. At the height of the festivities a strange figure appears through the mirrored walls of the ballroom. 2009 saw the Endowment created, the competition launched and the inaugural concert staged at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne. [2] This production of The Pirates of Penzance was shown on television by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on 9 December 2006. Add your comments here! But Mr. Crawford's moving portrayal of the hero notwithstanding . Australia Join in the chat and keep up to date with news on the singer at the Michael Crawford international fan association. The Tony award winning authors of Nine have transformed Gaston Leroux' The Phantom of the Opera into a sensation that enraptures audiences and critics with beautiful songs and