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Phantom of the Opera Movie
"The Phantom of the Opera" was originally written by Gaston Leroux in 1909. This category is for questions about "The Phantom of the Opera" movie.
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Why should you pity Erik in the phantom of the opera?
Erik lived with his mother Madeleine until he was 9. He ran away and was captured by the circus gypsies and locked in a cage. there he had to perform as a circus freak. When his circus master Javert tried to rape him, he murdered him and ran away. He then met the stone mason Giovanni and lived with him happily. However, Giovannis daughter Luciana removed Eriks mask and was so frightened that she fell off the building and died. Erik was forced to leave. He then travelled around Europe and met Nadir (Daroga) in Persia and worked for the Persian Shah. The Shah eventually decieded to have Erik killed but Nadir saved him. Erik then helped build the Paris opera house and it was there that he met Christine and the events of "Phantom of the Opera" take place.
This is all based on Susan Kay's book "Phantom", which i highly recommend reading.
Who was the first actor to play the Phantom of the Opera?
On Broadway: Michael Crawford.
on film: Lon Chaney
Who is the protagonist of The Phantom of the Opera?
1925 Very first Phantom was created by Lon Chaney.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera was created on West-End London Stage in 1986 his first phantom performed by the actor Michael Crawford.
What actor was in the phantom of the opera and Pirates of the Caribbean?
Kevin McNally was in the 2004 film "The Phantom of the Opera" playing the role of Joseph Buquet. He was also in all three of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films in 2003, 2006 and 2007 as Joshamee Gibbs.
Does minnie driver sing the songs in Phantom of the opera?
Minnie Driver only sings the closing Learn to be Lonely of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera. She played Carlotta. Her voice is dubbed by a real opera singer who is singing terrible on purpose, this is harder than it seems for anyone who is not vocally professionally trained.
Who plays Cristine on Phantom of the Opera?
Sarah Brightman. Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the musical for her, and the part of Christine was written for her voice.
Characters from the phantom of the opera book?
The main characters are: The Phantom (Erik), Christine, Raoul, Madame Giry, La Carlotta and Meg. However there is also the managers (Andre & Firmin), Piangi and Joseph Buquet, along with the minor cast with small, insignificant roles.
Who played the 1966 phantom in Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera 1962-Herbert Lom played the Phantom setting in London. The poor phantom must sell his music and his opera to Lord Ambrose. The Phantom discovers his music is being printed and sold with Lord's name, they fight and the printer, plates burst into flames, destroying the Phantom's face.
That's Girl The Phantom of the Horse Opera 1966-Sterling Holloway plays Everett Valentine the Phantom.Ann has a neighbor who likes to play his organ late at night. When she and Donald go to ask him to stop playing, they meet Everett Valentine, and learn that he plays at home because he can't find any work playing the organ. Donald decides to surprise him by writing human-interest story about him for Newsview magazine, but when the story comes out and Ann goes to surprise him, she find his apartment empty... except for a copy of the new issue of Newsview. Written by A Girl
The Phantom of the Opera-Cartoon first aired 1966 on NBC-TV-Enrico Paisan and Katrinka Kalorie, opera stars, are plagued by a horrible and mysterious voice. The Komedy Kops are called in and disguise themselves as spear carriers in an attempt to stop the Phantom. Chuck McCain did the voice of the Phantom and most of the characters.
Rod Serling's Night Galley-1971 Leslie Nielsen plays the Phantom. Phantom of What Opera.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera the musical-1986 London stage Michael Crawford play's the Phantom
Who are the minor character in novel phantom of the opera?
Besides, the four main character (Erik, Christine, Viscount Raoul de Chagny and the Persian) many minor characters exist. Raoul's brother Phillipe. The four managers of the opera are Debienne, Poligny, Richard and Moncharmin. The box keeper is Madame Giry and her daughter Meg is a dancer. The famous dancer is Sorelli and the minor dancer Jammes. The man who is murdered by Erik is Joseph Buquet. Also, there is the famous singer Carlotta.
What was the purpose of the trapdoor in the stage?
In one scene from Macbeth the three witches conjure up Hecate, three apparitions, the ghost of Banquo and a procession of kings. These apparitions probably came up through the trapdoor in the floor of the stage where the witches' cauldron was.
Who is the old lady at the beginning of Phantom of the Opera movie?
Madame Giry is the old lady she is pushing the wheelchair of old Raoul, some viewers even speculated that it is Madame Giry's daughter, Meg Giry. Christine is buried in the cemetery. Raoul is grieving over her death, purchase the monkey music box, unknowingly it belong to the Phantom at her dying request. The Phantom leaves a red rose on Christine's grave. Raoul weeps that Phantom was there before he was with the monkey's music box.
Why people like the phantom in the phantom of the opera?
Gaston Leroux the Phantom of the Opera uses many opera songs the Phantom sings to Christine and to the opera audience. The example of Opera Songs sungs by the Phantom: The Resurrection of Lazarus. Christine, The Phantom-Duet in Othello chapter 12 Apollo's Lyre. The story's name is The Phantom of the Opera because the story takes place in the opera house of Paris.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera-is classified as Operetta which means light opera, Not viewed as a musical because there is no speaking dialog of the main characters.
What happened to Erik at the end of phantom of the opera?
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Musical Phantom of the Opera-At the end, the Phantom lets Christine go. Christine and Raoul actually leave the Phantom's lair together in the boat. The Phantom is left in his lair and is sitting in his throne and throws his cape over himself. When the mob enters the Phantom's lair they lift the cape but only his mask is there. The end.
When did Phantom of the Opera open in New York?
Ken Hill's opened on July 26, 1976 which inspired Lord Webber to write his which premired at Her Majesty's Theater in Londons West End on October 9, 1986. Ken Hill's opened on July 26, 1976 which inspired Lord Webber to write his which premired at Her Majesty's Theater in Londons West End on October 9, 1986.
What musical instruments are used in Phantom of the Opera?
Pretty much a full orchestra. To be specific:
Violins, violas, cellos, double bass, flutes, piccolos, clarinets, oboes, bassoon, trumpets, bass trombone, french horn, percussion, keyboards, and a pipe organ. I think that's about it, maybe a few more.
Can you buy the phantom of the opera Movie from 1990?
Yes the London Stage Phantom of the Opera 1986 with Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman, Steve Barton the CDs is sold everywhere even at Walmart Stores in the South of the US.
Who is playing Christine Daae in the London production of Phantom of the Opera right now?
Daughter of a famous violinist she was taken in as a ballet dancer after his death. She's the second main charactor, (below the Phantom) whom falls in love with her. Christine Daae is one of the main character in The Phantom of the Opera. The Phantom falls in love with her.
The note at the end of the song is written as high E (the E above high C, which is two octaves above middle C), however it is sometimes lowered to high D, or high D flat, due to the possible strain of singing such a high note repeatedly.
How does the beginning of The Phantom of the Opera begin?
The 2004 version (movie), begins in black and white (parts that are black and white is the present, the colored parts of the movie are memories of Roaul, the movie is not all in black and white) and shows the opera house all shut down and Roaul is going to an Auction to get a toy monkey for... Well, I shouldn't tell you. Hope I helped!
In what time is The Phantom of the Opera set?
'Hannibal' is not actually a real opera - Andrew Lloyd Webber came up with it specifically for the show. His comment was that if he could start his actors off with a laugh, they would have a time more at ease with the performance.
If you're still curious, the opera seems to be about Hannibal crossing the Alps, which would put the time frame setting at somewhere around 218 B.C.
What role does castrato play in opera?
The male lead roles in operas typically called for high voices, and sometimes the castrato would play female leads as well
When Penelope asked the phantom about the fate of her husband how did the phantom respound?
She said that she would not tell her.
How did the Phantom of the Opera get his mask?
Because he's face is deformed (has been from birth) and he has to hide it from the world that has hated and abused him for that deformity. Christine thinking he's her Dad has nothing to do with the wearing a mask and she doesn't even think he's her Dad anymore after first seeing his face. It was only during the time he was nothing but a voice of "an angel" in her world.
