On the 25th anniversary of "The Phantom of the Opera," celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Christine Daaé was played by Sierra Boggess, while the Phantom was portrayed by Ramin Karimloo. This special performance took place on October 2, 2011, and featured a star-studded cast alongside the leads. Their performances were widely praised and contributed to the event's iconic status in musical theater history.
It depends of whom who want to listen to.Sarah Brightman-She was the wife of Andrew Lloyd Webber, he had written Christine for her soprano's voice.Mary Philbin played Christine in the 1925 American silent version by Rupert Julian, The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, Sr.Susanna Foster played Christine DuBois in the 1943 Technicolor version, Phantom of the Opera, starring Claude Rains.Heather Sears played Christine Charles in the 1962 version of The Phantom of the Opera.Jessica Harper took the role in the 1974 rock-musical version, Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise.Jane Seymour played Christine in the 1983 TV movie version.Christina Collier played her in Ken Hill's camp-classical musical version in 1984.Sarah Brightman debuted the role in the 1986 Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.Glory Crampton played her in Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's 1990 musical Phantom.Jill Schoelen played Christine Day in Dwight H. Little's 1989 film version.Rebecca Caine debuted the role in the Canadian production (1989) and featured on the Canadian Cast album.Teri Polo took the role in the 1990 television miniseries version.American soprano Janet Marie Chvatal performed the role in 1991-1992 in the german version of Das Phantom der Oper in Vienna, Austria.Asia Argento played her in the 1998 film by her father Dario Argento.Claudia Cota played her twice in the Phantom of the Opera (musical 2000) by Morris Gilbert in Mexico and Player her on Phantom of the Opera (musical 2009) in Argentina by Harold Prince.Emmy Rossum played her in the 2004 film version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.Sierra Boggess first played Christine in the 2006 Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular and recently portrayed her in Lloyd Webber's sequel Love Never Dies and the 25th Anniversary Concert of The Phantom of the Opera.Gina Beck previously played the role in London.Jennifer Hope Wills played Christine on Broadway and on a Canadian tour of the musical.Anna 'O Byrne played Christine in the Australian Production of Love Never Dies.Annika Johansson played Christine in The Really Useful Group on tour in 2010.Fiona Bell played Christine at Stanwell School, Penarth, in the UK Schools Premier - December 2011Katie Hall played the role in the new UK tour, after having been understudy and alternate in the London production.Shona Evans played Christine at Treorchy Comprehensive School, in the UK Wales Premier - February 2012Kelsey Murphy played Christine in the Walled Lake Western production of The Phantom of the Opera - November 2011
On 2 October 2011, Crawford made a special appearance during the finale of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall- a fully staged production of the musical at the famous London venue - marking 25 years since the show received its world premiere. Although reunited with original Christine, Sarah Brightman, Crawford did not sing as he had just finished performing in a matinee of The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium.[30]
This may surprise you, it was all done alive. NO LIP-SYNCING was done by anyone.
This site gives all the variations to your question, here is a small paragraph:The longest-running show in Broadway history, also with permanent productions in Las Vegas and London, has grossed more than $3 billion throughout the world during the past two decades. For comparison, its record-setting counterpart in film, "Titanic," has brought in about a third of that take.* http://www.columbian.com/lifehome/lifeHomeNews/2008/08/08112008_Phant-
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It depends of whom who want to listen to.Sarah Brightman-She was the wife of Andrew Lloyd Webber, he had written Christine for her soprano's voice.Mary Philbin played Christine in the 1925 American silent version by Rupert Julian, The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, Sr.Susanna Foster played Christine DuBois in the 1943 Technicolor version, Phantom of the Opera, starring Claude Rains.Heather Sears played Christine Charles in the 1962 version of The Phantom of the Opera.Jessica Harper took the role in the 1974 rock-musical version, Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise.Jane Seymour played Christine in the 1983 TV movie version.Christina Collier played her in Ken Hill's camp-classical musical version in 1984.Sarah Brightman debuted the role in the 1986 Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.Glory Crampton played her in Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's 1990 musical Phantom.Jill Schoelen played Christine Day in Dwight H. Little's 1989 film version.Rebecca Caine debuted the role in the Canadian production (1989) and featured on the Canadian Cast album.Teri Polo took the role in the 1990 television miniseries version.American soprano Janet Marie Chvatal performed the role in 1991-1992 in the german version of Das Phantom der Oper in Vienna, Austria.Asia Argento played her in the 1998 film by her father Dario Argento.Claudia Cota played her twice in the Phantom of the Opera (musical 2000) by Morris Gilbert in Mexico and Player her on Phantom of the Opera (musical 2009) in Argentina by Harold Prince.Emmy Rossum played her in the 2004 film version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.Sierra Boggess first played Christine in the 2006 Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular and recently portrayed her in Lloyd Webber's sequel Love Never Dies and the 25th Anniversary Concert of The Phantom of the Opera.Gina Beck previously played the role in London.Jennifer Hope Wills played Christine on Broadway and on a Canadian tour of the musical.Anna 'O Byrne played Christine in the Australian Production of Love Never Dies.Annika Johansson played Christine in The Really Useful Group on tour in 2010.Fiona Bell played Christine at Stanwell School, Penarth, in the UK Schools Premier - December 2011Katie Hall played the role in the new UK tour, after having been understudy and alternate in the London production.Shona Evans played Christine at Treorchy Comprehensive School, in the UK Wales Premier - February 2012Kelsey Murphy played Christine in the Walled Lake Western production of The Phantom of the Opera - November 2011
Patrick Wilson who plays Raoul sings the male part of "All I ask of you" with Emmy Rossum as Christine Daae singing the female part. I believe most, if not all the actors sung the part of their characters.
25th Of October
In the New York 25th anniversary they were (from Left to Right) John Owen Jones, Hugh Panaro, Ramin Karimloo and Peter Joback. In the London 25th anniversary they were (from Left to Right) Anthony Warlow, John Owen Jones, Ramin Karimloo, Colm Wilkinson, and Peter Joback. (As a side note, in the NY 25th the phantom was Hugh Panaro, and in the London 25th the phantom was Ramin Karimloo)
Mary Philbin was the first to play Christine in the Phantom of the Opera 1925. Susanna Foster was the first to play Christine in color the Phantom of the Opera 1943 Sarah Brightman was the first to play Christine in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the 1986. Emmy Rossum played Christine in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera the movie version 2004.
281 in the 25th anniversary performance.
Michael Ball played Raoul in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera in the London Stage play in 1990 replacing Steve Barton...when he went to Broadway with the original London Cast Phantom of the Opera. Michael Ball has on musical tours had sing the songs from Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's the Phantom of the Opera..he himself has not yet to my research played the Phantom...in the stage play. Michale Ball does appear in Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary as Raoul.
At the moment the Phantom of the Opera is being shown in: London, Las Vegas, New York, Asia Pacific, South Africa and Budapest for the 25th Anniversary.
The Phantom (Erik) Christine Daae Madam Giry Raoul de Chagny The Comte de Chagny Joseph Bouquet Carlotta And tons of other minor characters. Also it depends on what version you are talking about.
It depends who you want to listen to of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.Michael Crawford- was the first Phantom, so his voices changes a lot from high to low, he has a fantastic voice, he is a baritone with a falsetto. In 1986 Crawford won an Olivier Award (Best Actor in a Musical). In 1988 a Tony Award from Broadway (Best Performance By An Actor in a Lead Role, Musical), an N.Y's Drama Desk Award. In 1989 a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Distinguished Achievement in Theatre (Lead Performance). During the run of Phantom in Los Angeles, Crawford was asked to perform "The Music of the Night" at the Inaugural Gala for President George Bush in Washington, D.C., on 19 January 1989. At the gala, Crawford was presented with a birthday cake (it was his own 47th birthday). Crawford's interpretation is pleading to be loved and how he loves Christine.His performance can be seen on Youtube, CDs.Gerard Butler- his singing is over whelmed and over shadowed by Emmy Rossum and Patrick Wilson, he needs training and notice his weakness when sings with his co-stars. His able to bring across I am mad as hell I am not going lose Christine to Raoul. His performance is on film: Youtube, DVD, VHS and CDsColm Wilkinson- gives the role some disturbing pathos, alone, doomed feel, Christine you are my only hope to live. His rendition of "The Point of No Return" with Rebecca Caine is considered one of the definitive interpretations, as featured on compilation recording of Lloyd Webber's hits. Can be seen on Youtube, CDsHoward Mcgillin- he looks great in tux, but his singing well he wants to bring terror back into the Phantom he does a great job. He holds the record for the most performances by an actor in the role on Broadway, and was part of the musical when it became the longest-running production in Broadway history on January 9, 2006, and its twenty-first anniversary on January 26, 2009. He currently has more than 2,450 performances to his credit.. Can be seen on Youtube, CDsAnthony Crivello- He has the most amazing voice. His upper register is so beautiful. Accordingly to the Los Vegas Review Journal Anthony brings menace to the role with subtlety and balance, his phantom is with Phantom of the Opera Spectaculor in Los Vegas 2008. His singing is available on Youtube, CDS.Hugh Panaro-He is currently playing the Phantom on Broadway. He is noted for his hypnotic performance with a strong voice, he is worth the $75 a ticket. He has perfect diction of the Music of the Night, his pronoun-cation is commended. He comes across with elegant and fierceness when he is attacking Raoul. His singing is available on Youtube, CDs.John Cudia-He has a strong voice with a touch of menace as the Phantom. He gives a heart-breaking performance when he is rejected by Christine. His singing is available on Youtubes, CDs.Ramin Karimloo-He brings vitality to the role of the Phantom. He sings with perfection hitting every high note. He is recognized by fans of the show as it earned him a Theatregoers' Choice Award Nomination for Best Actor in a Take Over Role in 2007. Can be seen on Youtube, CDs, 25th London Anniversary DVD, VHS, CDs.Robert Guillaume - He replaced Michael Crawford in the Los Angeles 1990 Phantom of the Opera, he is the first and only African American to play the Phantom. He has a rich baritone voice, his singing blending well almost effortlessly with Dale Kristien's soprano voice. He had hard time filling the shoes of Michael Crawford's Phantom but in a few performance he commanded the show delighting the audience. His singing is only available on youtube. This could be not available at all.John Owen Jones- His singing of the Music of the Night is sensual, romantic. He sings without any struggle and effort, a stellar performance. In 2001, he was chosen to succeed Scott Davies in the title role in The Phantom of the Opera. He left the role on 26 February 2005, after three and a half years and nearly 1,400 performances, making him the longest running London Phantom. His last performance in this run was with Rachel Barrell as Christine. His singing is available on Youtube, CDs, 25th London Anniversary DVD, VHS, CDs.Anthony Warlow- He has the deepest voice almost a bass but his singing noted for the range tenor to baritone. He has a romantic but commanding performace with authority as the Phantom. He is the original cast of Australia and New Zealand. His singing is available on Youtube, CDs, 25th the London Anniversary DVD, VHS, CDs.Sarah Brightman-Christine-Her voice is wonderful, very rich and extremely High first Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano. She is famous for possessing a vocal range of over 3 octaves. 'The Phantom of the Opera', in which the role of Christine was written for her by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Can be seen on Youtube, CDs, 25th London Anniversary DVD, VHS, CDs.Rebecca Caine- She was less of a hypnotised Christine and more of a Christine with both feet on the ground, although she was in awe of the phantom. She joined the original cast of Phantom of the Opera to play Christine opposite Michael Crawford as alternate (performing 2 shows a week) when original Christine Sarah Brightman left the show. Andrew Lloyd Webber, who greatly admired Caine's portrayal of Christine in the London production, also strongly suggested she take the role. At the time, Caine was very close to signing a contract to star in another West End show. She decided to move to Canada and joined the Phantom of Opera cast in 1989. She performed with Colm Wilkinson in the Canadian Original cast of the Phantom of the Opera. She is an opera and theatre singer. Can be seen on Youtube, CDs.Dale Kristien-She played Christine only in the Los Angeles 1989 with Michael Crawford, Steve Barton, David Gaines, Robert Guillaume who played the Phantom. She is Michael Crawford's favorite Christine. She has performed with Michael Crawford at his concerts. Can be seen on Youtube, CDs.Emmy Rossum-Christine-Second to first Soprano, her voice is not as high as Sarah Brightman but she comes across as naive and innocent. Can be seen on Youtube, DVD, VHS, and CDs
On 2 October 2011, Crawford made a special appearance during the finale of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall- a fully staged production of the musical at the famous London venue - marking 25 years since the show received its world premiere. Although reunited with original Christine, Sarah Brightman, Crawford did not sing as he had just finished performing in a matinee of The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium.[30]
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