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Phantom of the Opera Musical
The Phantom of the Opera was originally written by Gaston Leroux in 1909. Although there are many variations of the story, the most famous is Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, the longest running show in Broadway history.
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How old is Christine at the start of the film Phantom of the Opera?
This depends on whether you are asking about Emmy Rossum as an actress or as Christine herself. As an actress she was on 17 during filming of Phantom of the Opera. However, In the Lofficier translation of the novel, it is stated that Christine is 15 years old. This is a mistranslation of a passage which says her heart was "as pure as that of a 15 year old". The evidence of Christine's childhood friendship with Raoul, and her studies at the Paris Conservatory, put her age at 20.
Where can i watch the phantom of the opera 2004 online for free?
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, must buy the DVD at any video store, or search it on Youtube. It is not available the full movie online.
Lon Chaney's Phantom of the Opera is available on Netflic which you must buy monthly to watch. Crackle, Hula, Youtube may have full version of the movie which you can find online.
Claude Rains's Phantom of the Opera the DVD is only available in Video stores.
How is the play of the 'Phantom of the Opera' different from the novel by Gaston Leroux?
The play obviously adds alot more detail and scenes that were not even in the book and makes the phantom a whole lot nicer that he is in the book
Maybird-Zero: There are MANY differences between the ALW play/musical and the book. And a MASSIVE amount of differences between the ALW 2004 movie and the book. But at least in the play, it's closer to the book in a slightly alternative way.
Anyway, here are some examples (e-mail me if you have any more questions regarding the versions):
- In the book, the Phantom's name is Erik, but in the play, he doesn't have a name-- he's only referred to as the Phantom or the Opera ghost (O.G.).
- Instead of being Christine's teacher for many years in the play, the Phantom/Erik has only been teaching her for 3 months in the book.
- In the play, it is focused more on romance, but in the book, it's mostly tragedy and horror. And of course, mystery is also a big genre for both productions. It pretty hard to identify what the book really is. In Behind the Mask Documentary for the musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber commented that he couldn't really decide what genre the book truly is. The book sounds a lot like a police report if you ask me. It gives lots of references and is mostlytold from Leroux's POV, but there are other POVs as well. Nevertheless, it's still a classic and one of my most favorite versions because of the originality.
- In the book, the Phantom/Erik is described as having a full black mask, parchment yellow skin, full deformity, no nose, has a skeletal frame (meaning he's skinny), and golden eyes that can be only seen in the dark. It is also implied that he is a tenor. You can kinda get an idea what he actually looks like from the original French cover of the book and the 1925 silent film starring Lon Chaney as the Phantom/Erik.
Lon Chaney as Erik (MASKED)- http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews16/a%20Rupert%20Julian%20The%20Phantom%20of%20the%20Opera%20DVD%20Review%20Lon%20Chaney/a25%20Rupert%20Julian%20The%20Phantom%20of%20the%20Opera%20DVD%20Review%20Lon%20Chaney%2035.38-ff-1925.jpg
Lon Chaney as Erik (UNMASKED)- http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LonChaney
Original French cover- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ec/Phantom_of_the_Opera_Cover.jpg
More images and info of the 1925 silent film- http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews16/phantom_of_the_opera_DVD_review.htm
- The Phantom/Erik talks in third person in the book.
- In the book, Christine is blond and has blue eyes, like Little Lotte does from the story her father told her, while in the play, Christine is a brunnette.
- In the book, Christine is Carlotta's understudy. She was never in the Corps de Ballet with Meg, so she was never really friends with her. And that pretty much meant that the Phantom/Erik was the only person she could really interact with at the Opera.
- Instead of Monsieur Lefevre in the play, the book had Messieurs Debienne and Poligny as the retiring managers. Lefevre is just a combination of the two in one person. The reason why I think Webber did that was because there would be too many characters.
- Instead of Monsieur Gilles Andre in the play, the book had Monsieur Armand Moncharmin. Webber just changed his name for the play, really. It's still the same person though. At least he didn't change Richard Firmin's name.
- In the book, Madame Valerius is Christine's foster mother, not Madame Giry like in the play.
- In the book, Don Juan Triumphant was never performed on stage. The Phantom/Erik made it clear about that to Christine when they were in his house by the lake.
- In the book, Raoul's older brother Philippe de Chagny, the count, makes an appearance.
- In the book, The Persian/daroga makes an appearance. He is the Phantom/Erik's old friend.
- In the book, they tell you about the other members of the management, such as Messieurs Lachenel and Remy. Lachenel is the stable manager and Remy is the secretary.
- The horse that the Phantom/Erik has is called Cesar and is originally white. He stole Cesar from the stable. In the ALW versions, Cesar is black.
- And finally, in the book, the Phantom/Erik has manyaliases: the Phantom of the Opera, the Opera ghost (O.G.), the Red Death, Le Mort Vivant (the Living Corpse), the Trapdoor Lover, the King of Stranglers, the Prince of Conjurers, the Angel of Music, the Voice, Her "good genius", and the Monster.
Who makes phantom of the opera's masks?
The original mask of Lon Chaney who was first to play the Phantom of the Opera, Is most likely at Smithsonian Museum at Washington DC.
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, Is most likely own by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.
What is the saddest part of phantom of opera?
There are sad people in this movie, but I will name a few:
Christine - she gets depressed as she mourn her long-passed father when she visits the Cemetery
Erik - the Phantom's true name (in the original book by Gaston Leroux) he is sad as how the world looks down upon him and nobody will give him a chance at love because his deformed face
Raul is sad at the beginning and the end when you discover that Christine 's Phantom had visited her grave, he sees the rose his signature that he had been there. He wonders if the Phantom never stopped being a part of her life. He bought the monkey music box at the auction at her dying request to place it on her grave, he does not know the monkey music box belongs to the Phantom.
Who was the conductor of the phantom of the opera?
The composer for The Phantom of the Opera is Andrew Lloyd Weber
Will there be a film to love never dies?
Well its been postponed to open on Broadway until Spring 2011. The sequel does take place ten years after the phantom escapes from the opera house so the movie "Love Never Dies" will probably be made in the next three years since the original movie came out in 2004.
What are an event that is shocking in the Phantom of the Opera?
I do not believe the movie or the musical is fit for anyone under the age six. The unmasking of the phantom, The Death of Buquet, the sword fight which is in the movie, the use of magic which is in stage play, of course the hanging of Raoul which would be upsetting to any child of young age, be beware and be caution.
What is the Phantom's mask made of in the film 'Phantom of the Opera'?
This mask is held on by an elastic strap.
It is made to perfectly fit the person's face.
However in the 2004 movie, during an interview Gerard Butler actually stated they used double-sided sticky tape.
Moral values of the phantom of the opera?
One of them is that it's not a person's face that counts, as the phantom's, but their soul.
Christine: "This haunted face holds no horror for me now... It's in your soul that the true distortion lies..."
Who are the producers of the Phantom of the Opera?
Andrew Lloyd Webber There have been a number of productions of Phantom of the Opera, the most popular of which is Webber's. Ken Hill produced the first one in 1976 which is reported to have inspired Webber to write his.
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
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.
What is Love Never Dies the new sequel to Phantom Of The Opera about?
Love Never Dies will continue the story of 'The Phantom',. The scene is set 10 years after the mysterious disappearance of 'The Phantom' from Paris. The Phantom now is known as Mister Y, a sucessful owner of a incredibly popular amusment park/resort in Coney Island called Phantasma. With him is Madame Giry who is his buisness associate and her daughter Meg who performs at the park as the Ooh Lala Girl. The Phantom is still pining for his lost love and artistic muse Christine. So he invites her over to Phantasma to perform a special one off concert at Phantasma. Christine is married to Raoul and they have a 10 year old son called Gustave. They have no idea who has invited Christine to sing. When they arrive...well you'll just have to watch it to find out how it all plays out but there are many character changes and references to Phantom of the Opera.
As an aside the Phantom will be played by Ramin Karimloo who has played the role in Her Majesties Theatre, West End (London)
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.
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 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.
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!
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
How many pages is the phantom of the opera?
According to a quick internet search, the Wordswoth Classics edition of Victor Hugo's work has 397 pages. Another version has 357 pages...
