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 list needs to be updated as Cooper Grodin is performing as the phantom on the traveling Broadway tour. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Musical LARGE Programme GERONIMO RAUNCH LIAM TAMME at the best online prices at eBay! Bravo, Ramin, Bravo! I have not heard all of these Phantoms so I cannot really say if most of them deserve to be on the list, but one thing I can say is that Anthony Crivello should not be at the bottom of the list, more towards the top of the list. Topping our list of Phantoms is, of course, the very first Phantom, Michael Crawford. I nust say you cannot understand how good a job they did until you see another performer do this role as i did when Anthony Crivello was out sick. On their wedding night, passions ignite. This was originally a rocker part until Crawford changed it up. Best phantom by far is Ramin Karimloo. Christine visits her fathers grave. 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. Add to that Burt Lancaster's majesty and Andra Ferrol's over-the-top performance as Carlotta, and this is the strongest PotO cast I have ever seen. Since The Phantom of the Opera premiered in 1986, the musical continues to wow West End audiences with its tale of dark romance, jealousy . Wow. Im glad that someone mentioned Jeff Hyslop, from the original Canadian Touring Production. When's Christine childhood sweetheart comes back into . It . Parental guidance suggested. 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. Playing the masked anti-hero for 3 and a half years and nearly 1,400 performances, John Owen-Jones was the longest running West End Phantom, and one of the most prolific Phantom Of The Opera actors of all time. Broadway's longest-running show is set to take its final bow. Simon Bowman shot to recognition after appearing in the hit musical Miss Saigon, and then went on to play the part of Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. His fourth solo album, Midnight Dreaming, reached the top ten of the Australian Aria Charts. But at least they got the basic and the most important thing right on this list, and that is making Michael Crawford #1! A new opera, Hannibal, is in rehearsal. Christine has been taking singing lessons, but is unable (or unwilling) to say from whom. Mauritius . Hands down.absolutely. Material includes themes of violence and horror, and depiction of hanging. . In 1988, he was named New Zealand's male theatrical performer of the year. Love him as phantom! Michael Crawford, THE BEST is rightly #1. Warlow's notable musical theatre roles include lead roles in The Phantom of the Opera (as The Phantom), The Secret Garden (as Archibald Craven), Annie (as Daddy Warbucks), Guys and Dolls (as Sky Masterson), My Fair Lady (as Henry Higgins), Jekyll and Hyde (original Gothic thriller cast recording and, for the 25th anniversary, as Dr Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde), Man of La Mancha (as Don Quixote), A Little Night Music (as Frederik Egerman), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (as Sweeney Todd), as well as a significant supporting role in Les Misrables (as Enjolras). Guest appeared on the New Zealand radio charts and starred for many years on television shows including Happen Inn. Cameron Mackintosh I just think that some actors not deserve the ranking. This is audio from a 1995 tour production of The Phantom of the Opera. Although he was the first Phantom Ive seen, I dont think that he did the character justice. It starts early, when auctioneers clearing memorabilia from the old Paris Opera House arrive at Lot 666: an enormous chandelier. Backstage, Raoul interrogates Madame Giry about the identity of The Phantom. This was followed by the successes of the 1980s. I saw him in Vancouver after working on the original Toronto Production, (starring Colm Wilkinson), for a year and a half. GBP 15.60 (approx US $18.89)Expedited Shippingto United States via eBay's Global Shipping Program. For innocent Cio-Cio-San, love flutters on wings of desire. Hes gorgeous , hes an amazing singer and , he just IS the phantom! The meeting becomes a reunion, both realising that they used to play together as children. John Owen-Jones and Lucie Jones at West End LIVE 2019. He also performed the role in the final months of the original Toronto Productions run. How is Gerard Butler 3rd and Anthony Warlow on 9th??!! Present His portrayal of the Phantom is vocally powerful, but thats the only positive. I was able to see your #1, #3, and #10 selections perform the Phantom. And, whats the basement of this rank? the remaining actors are tied for third place. Books that have to do with our beloved Phantom. Ive seen The Phantom 10 times San Francisco, NY, London, Las Vegas, LA, Orange County, etc. Okay, I am pretty content with this list. transcending. 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. Understudy Simon Pryce performed in his place until he made his return on 9 August 2007.[4]. DAVE WILLETTS The PHANTOM OF THE Opera House Manchester Theatre Programme ref. He had to put his career on hold for about a year while he dealt with the disease. I havent seen JOJ do the part on stage, but his voice in the 25th anniversary blew me away! He gets my got as the best. Rob Guest. Raoul appears and The Phantom traps him. Erik The Phantom of the Opera: [reaches for his ears] My God! I think the reason they probably posted Gerard Butler up there, is that Im sure his role in the 2004 movie peaked a lot of interest in PotO in people that didnt already have interest in it. I love him so awesome! Then came Davis Gaines. Recommended for ages 10+. Phantom - Maury Yeston 1992 30m, 7f, plus ensemble (doubling possible.) Originating the role back in 1986 at Her Majestys Theatre in London, Crawford saw great success following his role opposite Sarah Brightman as Christine Daa, winning the 1986 Olivier Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical. "We are sad to confirm . Tubowgule Sydney Opera House. Colm is ok but not the best. 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. The place really is haunted; what is that? A new Phantom of the Opera movie is in the works with John Legend producing, which would move the action to contemporary New Orleans. Recognized as one of the world's top live shows, The Phantom of the Opera presale tickets run out quickly, so purchase your tickets now. I do say we need to have some more Broadway Phantoms up there! [1] Guest performed numerous gala performances both in Australia and internationally, twice hosting Carols in the Domain, and also releasing four gold-selling albums. Be sure to check our theatre tickets we have available. Kellie Dickerson was the show's musical director at the time. Photo by Pamela Raith. But there are some fantastic American Phantoms missing off this list, like Hugh Panaro and Brad Little. Gerard, really?!? Gerald Butler number 3 ? 2009 saw the Endowment created, the competition launched and the inaugural concert staged at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne. With hundreds of actors, including understudies, playing the lead role of the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webbers The Phantom of the Opera in its many productions around the world, it is a hard task to choose the top ten talented men who have stepped behind the mask to portray the enigmatic musical genius. Id also like to give honorable mention to Gary Mauer, Jonathan Roxmouth, and Norm Lewis. Erik The Phantom of the Opera: I'm teasing; probably the only one I need to kill is her. Gerard, not even a school boy singer. He won his first lead at age 22 in The Jesus Christ Revolution (which was presented as Man of Sorrows in New Zealand and which predated Jesus Christ Superstar). Peter Karrie is the best Ive seen, and the late Martin Smith who struggled with the role during his short stint was scintillating when it all clicked for him. That said, cant believe John Cudia, Hugh Panaro and Howard McGillin arent on this list. The new managers -- Cholet and his wife, Carlotta -- put Christine to work in the costuming d See production, box office & company info, The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall, Behind the Mask: The Story of 'The Phantom of the Opera', distributor's official site for individuals, Distributor's official site for professionals. In 1981 she played in Cats as a member of the original cast.In 1982 she premiered Charles Strouse's opera for children Nightingale at . Colm Wilkinson definitely deserved a top three spot, but I am SO happy to see you put Ramin up there in second he deserves it!! You are all wrong. Cieran Sheehan should have been #2 behind Michael Crawford. Erik The Phantom of the Opera: What has happened to your sense of humour? Ramin is the best phantom ever!!! Come on, the favorite Phantom could be the acting as well as the singing. First of all, how can you put actors of musicals and movies together to compare ? The embrace lasts a long time. The show went on to play for nearly ten years with 4,111 performances. Please enter your email address and password to sign in. He changed the role, which no other actor has done, and people who say that hes terrible clearly dont see how he is playing the role. Hugh is the BEST BROADWAY Phantom ever. You can get rid off Ramin Karimloo, he should never have been cast in the role, and John Owen Jones, he was a good Jean Valjean in the early days late 90s, but over time became complacent and stale. It is The Phantom, the teacher whom she has never seen her Angel of Music. Buy tickets for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - Madama Butterfly from Ticketmaster AU. He puts so much emotion into that role, as they say, Im surprised he has any left after each show. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Wagner Opera Poster "The Ring of Nibelung." Seattle Opera. Just across the harbour, the Sydney Opera House has water flowing underneath, which is used to power heating and air-conditioning. John Owen-Jones, Nicky Adams (alt Christine) , Ramin Karimloo, Richard Hazell, Sam Hiller, Judith GardnerJones, Heather Jackson, Jim Heath, Heidi Ann O'Brien. Im just glad Crivello is in the top ten. Open-ended, Market: After performing his hit songs all around the world, Guest won the 1978 Korean Song Festival Best Male Vocalist trophy, recorded a special for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and was voted the 1979 New Zealand 'Professional Performer of the Year'. JOJ is the number one and Crawford should not be in the Top ten, hes the worst phantom ever! Unlike the original Australian Phantom, Warlow played the Phantom for the two-year tour of Australia and New Zealand. Really?! Michael Crawford (second place). They cross a lake and arrive at The Phantoms subterranean lair. entirely new! - Michael Crawford will always be my favorite. Not worth talking about. I give him the benefit that his acting was pretty good, and that he gave international awareness to the musical, but really not top 10 material. At a masked ball, twelve months later, all celebrate the New Year and the disappearance of The Phantom. 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 The Phantom of the Opera r en av de strsta musikalsuccerna i vrlden. Venue. Are you a Michael Crawford fan? Under the stars, on a floating stage with the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city skyline glittering in the background, this musical extravaganza is like no production youve seen before. Phantom of the Opera-June 18th, 2004. With the mob drawing ever closer, The Phantom relents and orders Christine and Raoul to go. Guest was buried at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Macquarie Park, New South Wales. LeFvre, manager of the Opera House, arrives and explains to the company that he is retiring. You have been logged in. The final scene, when Christine has left with Rouel, and the Phantom is in agony. What the?? Warlow also briefly appeared on the ARIA Singles Chart in 1998 with the double A-side single "Beauty School Dropout/My Prayer". About The Phantom of the Opera. Opera Australia and the Really Useful Group Since its debut in London's West End . Gaston Leroux. Phantom of the Opera opened in London's West End on this day in 1986. Erik The Phantom of the Opera: She can't sing! "Floating, falling, sweet intoxication." Collider Pinafore (as Captain Corcoran). Opera Australia in association with The Really Useful Group, will present Cameron . Really, I never liked Bowman as Chris, and I didnt even know he at one point even played Phantom, really he is not nearly as liked as other Phantoms. Now in its 30th record-breaking year, The Phantom of the Opera continues to captivate audiences at Her Majestys Theatre in Londons West End, after more than 11,000 performances.Andrew Lloyd Webbers mesmerizing score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night. Circa 1988, he was internationally regarded as the best Enjolras and was honoured by being selected for the complete symphonic recording, along with leading Les Misrables performers from around the world along with fellow Australian actor Philip Quast as Javert. She kisses and embraces him. Who would you have put on the list? He later reprised the role of Valjean in 199899 for the Australasian 10th-anniversary production. The Phantoms voice is heard threatening a disaster beyond imagination. The Phantom appears to her in the graveyard. Scott Bakula - Romance/Romance as Alfred Von Wilmers/Sam; David Carroll - Chess as Anatoly; . 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. In the opening auction scene, the lot number for the remnants of the chandelier is 666 the mark of the Beast. On the evening of 30 September 2008, Guest was taken to St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, after suffering a stroke. In 2012, Warlow reprised his role as Daddy Warbucks in Annie at the Lyric Theatre, Star City, for a strictly limited season of 12 weeks. 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. And what about Peter Joback? by. He loves deeply with an innocent passion. In 1991, 1,300 performances and three and a half years later, Michael Crawford left The Phantom of the Opera. Cats record runs were only broken by Lloyd Webbers own production The Phantom of the Opera (1986). Book your tickets today! One night during a performance of Faust, with the resident prima donna, Carlotta, playing the female lead, the Phantom causes Carlotta to lose her voice and the chandelier to fall into the audience. "The Phantom of the Opera" musical theater spectacle will be finishing next year, the production said. [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. A Brief History of Opera Music amp Spectacle Gentleman s. opera History amp Facts Britannica. For the latest edition of Stage Direction, Melanie Tait unravels the "strange affair" of the musical that took over the world. 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. [11] The Sue Natrass Award, won by Isabelle Stadler in 2014 for a member of a musical theatre technical team. There are murmurs among the company that it must have been the work of the ghost. The Phantom of the Opera: With Burt Lancaster, Adam Storke, Teri Polo, Charles Dance. And how completely irresponsible of you to omit Hugh Panaro. Join in the chat and keep up to date with news on the singer at the Michael Crawford international fan association. They agree to leave together that night. He ranks well ahead of the (unknown, but good) actor on the first(?) He appeared as a guest at the 25th Anniversary Concert of The Phantom of the Opera in October 2011 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. All other players are a distant second. Mr Butler has nothing to do on the list! A Les Mis and Phantom veteran, John has been appearing in . Opera Australia recognises and acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the unceded land and waters, across Australia, on which we live, perform and work and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. Michael defined the role and breathed life in to Erik. The new managers learn that there have been too many accidents. Its "bigger and better than ever before" ( Yorkshire Post ), "stunning, intense and spectacular" (Sunday Express). Say what you want but you want but POTO is not an OPERA it is a MUSICAL! Brad Little is the best Phantom I have heard. Warlow also played the part on the two-year tour of the show which visited Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide, as well as New Zealand. Whens Christine childhood sweetheart comes back into her life, the Phantoms obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide. Center Orchestra - centre rows (B-J) and middle seats. Butler was praised for his role as the iconic masked musician and it brought him recognition in the world of film. I am going to be honest as much as I loved Michael Crawford I am going to have to DISAGREE with all of you and say Gerard Butler does deserve his place at number 3 he is the only phantom that I would have actually choose over Raoul and I loved the rawness of his voice. The Phantom of the Opera haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House. Franc dAmbrosio, who played the role in San Francisco for *many* years, in excess of 3000 performances, is notably missing from this list. brad little should be in. His voice and portrayal of Phantom through his voice and acting was brilliant. Warlow was back on television, in a concert performance, on the night of 24 December 2006 (the concert was shown by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation). He is teaching her so that she can sing his music. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protge Christine Daa is so strong that even her heart cannot resist.The musical opened at Her Majestys Theatre on 9 October 1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles, and there have been dozens of productions worldwide since then.