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Phantom Broadway 30th?
#150Phantom Broadway 30th?
Posted: 1/23/18 at 10:37am
adamgreer, that is a very strange article. I follow Ali Ewoldt (the current Christine) on social media and there hasn't been the slightest hint from her (or anyone else in the show) that her run is ending anytime soon. The only role currently up for grabs is the Phantom, when Mr. Joback leaves.
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- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
ermengarde
Chorus Member Joined: 1/17/18
#151Phantom Broadway 30th?
Posted: 1/23/18 at 11:13am
Does anyone know the situation with the understudy for Christine? Elizabeth Welch (Princess/Mirror Bride) posted about the 30th yesterday, but also yesterday Katie Travis (who used to be Christine on the tour) posted that she would be the mirror bride for the next few weeks. Is Kaley or Ali sick so Elizabeth is the alternate now? Neither Katie nor Elizabeth are listed on Playbill Vault but Elizabeth is on the website.
#152Phantom Broadway 30th?
Posted: 1/23/18 at 11:18am
A hint from Ron Bohmer, her husband. His Book of Mormon costars don't even seem to know what's up.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeRF9JpBnWD/?taken-by=ronbohmer
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#153Phantom Broadway 30th?
Posted: 1/23/18 at 11:30am
LizzieCurry said: "A hint from Ron Bohmer, her husband. His Book of Mormon costars don't even seem to know what's up.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeRF9JpBnWD/?taken-by=ronbohmer"
What the....? Did something happen to Ms. Ewoldt? This is all so strange!
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
#154Phantom Broadway 30th?
Posted: 1/23/18 at 11:36am
Lots of people here are assuming for some reason she's coming in as Christine, but what if it's a situation like some alumni are coming to perform in a special finale? Occam's razor and all.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#155Phantom Broadway 30th?
Posted: 1/23/18 at 11:51am
LizzieCurry said: "Lots of people here are assuming for some reason she's coming in as Christine, but what if it's a situation like some alumni are coming to perform in a special finale? Occam's razor and all."
The article posted by adamgreer states "[Sandra Joseph] Returning to her signature role as Christine in The Phantom Of The Opera"; that's the source of the speculation.
That said, your point about the finale is interesting. I'm told that it's going to be big, and since all the mystery is about the role of Christine, perhaps they're reversing the 25th concept (four former Phantoms in the finale) and there will be four former Christines performing this time.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
#156Phantom Broadway 30th?
Posted: 1/23/18 at 12:08pm
Hm. I already have a hard time reading Onstage Blog because of their poor editing, so I guess I either missed it or put it out of my head.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
ermengarde
Chorus Member Joined: 1/17/18
#157Phantom Broadway 30th?
Posted: 1/23/18 at 12:23pm
Ron just updated his Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeTHos9Bfzz/?taken-by=ronbohmer
It's about Sandra's book.
I assume the writer was just bad and meant "getting back to" instead of returning or meant that she was thinking about it again. She had to be in her late thirties when she last played Christine over ten years ago. She's not coming back.
#158Phantom Broadway 30th?
Posted: 1/23/18 at 12:30pm
ermengarde said: "It's about Sandra's book."
Well, that's a let-down.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
MannPhan24601
Broadway Star Joined: 11/4/15
#159Phantom Broadway 30th?
Posted: 1/23/18 at 1:15pm
ermengarde said: "Does anyone know the situation with the understudy for Christine? Elizabeth Welch (Princess/Mirror Bride)posted about the 30th yesterday, but also yesterday Katie Travis (who used to be Christine on the tour) posted that she would be the mirror bride for the next few weeks. Is Kaley or Ali sick so Elizabeth is the alternate now? Neither Katie nor Elizabeth are listed on Playbill Vault but Elizabeth is on the website."
I've been following Katie since the beginning of her tour run and I thought that was surprising. I knew something was up with her since she wasn't on social media much in recent weeks.Maybe Katie will eventually replace Ali/Kaley/Elizabeth eventually. Elizabeth has been in the show for 10+ years and I can't picture her missing the anniversary at all.
thedrybandit
Leading Actor Joined: 12/10/18
#160Phantom Broadway 30th?
Posted: 1/23/18 at 7:49pm
I think a friend of mine said Elizabeth is out of town for a couple weeks. Katie Travis must be covering while she's gone.
#161I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/23/18 at 10:48pm
I have a rear mezz ticket for the 30th show on 1/24 at 6:30. I'm giving it away because I got a front mezz seat.
I'm staying at the Crowne Plaza because I'm also going to Bway Con. If you want the ticket (no charge) PM me and we can arrange to meet, or I can email you the PDF to print.
Audrey Liebross
Audrey, the Phantom Phanatic, who nonetheless would rather be Jean Valjean, who knew how to make lemonade out of lemons.
ren598
Leading Actor Joined: 10/13/15
#162I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/23/18 at 10:58pm
AHLiebross said: "I have a rear mezz ticket for the 30th show on 1/24 at 6:30. I'm giving it away because I got a front mezz seat.
I'm staying at the Crowne Plaza because I'm also going to Bway Con. If you want the ticket (no charge) PM me and we can arrange to meet, or I can email you the PDF to print.
Audrey Liebross"
Telecharge will give you a refund if you ask. I had rear mezz too and upgraded to front mezz. I’ll also be going to BroadwayCon, but won’t be staying at the Crowne Plaza.
#163I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/24/18 at 8:58am
There is no doubt that Ali Ewoldt will be the 30th anniversary Christine. She mentioned what an honor it was on her current vlog at Broadway.com. Kaley was in the most recent vlog as well.
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jjds
Swing Joined: 1/24/18
#164I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/24/18 at 3:04pm
hi!!are you still offering your ticket for tonight's show?
#165I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/25/18 at 11:44am
Was anyone there last night? They live streamed the curtain call singing of Phantom of the Opera and the speeches, which was really cool. I got in about halfway, so didn't see the entire thing but it didn't appear that they did a multiple Phantoms type of thing.
Cape Twirl of Doom
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
#166I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/25/18 at 11:53am
The special light show they did on the Empire State Building was stunning! It was timed to Phantom of the Opera music playing at the Rainbow Room at the after party.
"It's Phantom meets Hamlet... Phamlet!"
Phantom4ever
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/17/07
#167I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/25/18 at 12:00pm
I wonder what everybody thought of Sarah Brightman? It was a thrill to see her back on the Majestic stage. I wonder if that was her first time back in that theater since the 80's? For most of the song, her voice sounded lush and beautiful. I just wish she wouldn't have tried to go all the way to the end.
I enjoyed seeing Cam Mac and ALW joking around and have a banter--you could see how they have an ease between each other but it was also clearly evident that they would snap on each other in a second lol. And Harold Prince is turning 90! Wow.
Really wish I could have been there. Not sure if there are any more anniversaries/milestones at the Majestic that will bring out Bright, Cam Mac, ALW and Prince like that. 35th? Doubtful. 13,000? Nah. 40th? Sure, but who knows who will still be around. But then again I'm sure nobody in 1988 thought that they would be back 30 years later.
MannPhan24601
Broadway Star Joined: 11/4/15
#168I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/25/18 at 12:25pm
Phantom4ever said: "I wonder what everybody thought of Sarah Brightman? It was a thrill to see her back on the Majestic stage. I wonder if that was her first time back in that theater since the 80's? For most of the song, her voice sounded lush and beautiful. I just wish she wouldn't have tried to go all the way to the end.
I enjoyed seeing Cam Mac and ALW joking around and have a banter--you could see how they have an ease between each other but it was also clearly evident that they would snap on each other in a second lol. And Harold Prince is turning 90! Wow.
Really wish I could have been there. Not sure if there are any more anniversaries/milestones at the Majestic that will bring out Bright, Cam Mac, ALW and Prince like that. 35th? Doubtful. 13,000? Nah. 40th? Sure, but who knows who will still be around. But then again I'm sure nobody in 1988 thought that they would be back 30 years later."
She was at the 25th I beleive
sbflyfan
Broadway Star Joined: 4/12/07
#169I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/25/18 at 12:27pm
MannPhan24601 said: "Phantom4ever said: "I wonder what everybody thought of Sarah Brightman? It was a thrill to see her back on the Majestic stage. I wonder if that was her first time back in that theater since the 80's? For most of the song, her voice sounded lush and beautiful. I just wish she wouldn't have tried to go all the way to the end.
I enjoyed seeing Cam Mac and ALW joking around and have a banter--you could see how they have an ease between each other but it was also clearly evident that they would snap on each other in a second lol. And Harold Prince is turning 90! Wow.
Really wish I could have been there. Not sure if there are any more anniversaries/milestones at the Majestic that will bring out Bright, Cam Mac, ALW and Prince like that. 35th? Doubtful. 13,000? Nah. 40th? Sure, but who knows who will still be around. But then again I'm sure nobody in 1988 thought that they would be back 30 years later."
She was at the 25th I beleive"
Sarah was indeed present at the 25th anniversary.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-THE-PHANTOM-OF-THE-OPERA-Celebrates-25th-Anniversary-Curtain-Call-20130127
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CT2NYC
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/7/17
#170I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/25/18 at 12:51pm
Phantom4ever said: "I wonder what everybody thought of Sarah Brightman? It was a thrill to see her back on the Majestic stage. I wonder if that was her first time back in that theater since the 80's? For most of the song, her voice sounded lush and beautiful. I just wish she wouldn't have tried to go all the way to the end.
I thought she sounded great, but I don’t think the live stream did it any justice, since it was unable to duplicate the acoustics in the theatre. The whole song, including Sarah’s final note, sounded so much better live. I was really impressed.
For anyone who missed the live stream, it’s still available to replay here:
https://twitter.com/phantombway/status/956351112524611584
Also, everyone at the theatre got a free souvenir program and complimentary champagne, which I thought was really nice.
Phantom4ever
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/17/07
#171I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/25/18 at 1:09pm
Well that's good to hear that Sarah sounded great live. I love her and I hoped she got a great reception. Was anyone at both the 25th and the 30th? Seems like the 30th had quite a bit more going on.
CT2NYC
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/7/17
#172I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/25/18 at 1:26pm
Phantom4ever said: "Well that's good to hear that Sarah sounded great live. I love her and I hoped she got a great reception. Was anyone at both the 25th and the 30th? Seems like the 30th had quite a bit more going on."
I have video from my cell phone of Sarah's performance, and if you want to PM me your email address, I can send it to you. It's from the rear mezzanine, so it's pretty far away, but it gives a better idea of the vibe in the theatre. When she came out on stage, the audience went wild.
#173I Have an Extra ticket I will give away
Posted: 1/25/18 at 2:40pm
I had a spectacular time last night. A very high class evening at the theatre. Was hoping Michael Crawford would be there, but the school of rock kids, hal prince, sarah brightman , and andrew lloyd webber were an absolutely flooring surprise. Beyond brilliant performances by Ali Ewoldt and Rodney Ingram (per usual). And my oh my, that Peter Joback is a m a z i n g. Really glad to see they went back to a eerie voiced and acting oriented phantom rather than what they have had for many as of late with sweeping baritones. Loved it!
#174Phantom Broadway 30th
Posted: 1/25/18 at 3:23pm
Phantom4ever said: "Well that's good to hear that Sarah sounded great live. I love her and I hoped she got a great reception. Was anyone at both the 25th and the 30th? Seems like the 30th had quite a bit more going on."
I was at both. I liked that this was more unique of a celebration- the 25th felt like it was just copying the RAH performance. It was also very different from London's 30th, so I really appreciated it. The energy was fantastic last night and I had a wonderful time. Dare I say I enjoyed Sarah's voice more now than I do on the original recording? She was awesome.
I was hesitant about Joback, since I had only heard audios of him and wasn't totally impressed during the 4 Phantoms after the RAH, but I think it was because he was singing next to JOJ, one of my favorites. His acting was superb and I think he's improved vocally, so he blew me away. I was FLOORED by how much I enjoyed his performance in particular, he had such a great physicality and nuanced interpretation.
I will have to see it again if I like it as much on a normal night, but dang was I impressed. I also think my general mood was lifted by a phantom I enjoyed, having been subjected to Barbour for the last few times I've attended. I just didn't love his performance, so having an eerie, well acted phantom was amazing.
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