#Paul Ettore Tabone

[marleneoftheopera]

Phantom & LND Gifts!🎁

Another holiday season, another round of gifts! Wishing you all a gentle and restful holiday and New Year. Here's hoping for a good next year, or at least an uneventful one. Included are some new recordings, some older, and some that have already been shared but are current favorites of mine. All audios are to be traded as normal, the videos can be either traded or gifted at the request of the master.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xVsYDH_tmMNR6fJxEgssH93TdD6v5Ux6?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y0Wd5RicQyy3CwEBV6Wu2TqQjMOp0aKx?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_anh8dlNcFG-kgZTllARNWckAX97_mKj?usp=sharing

The Phantom of the Opera

Glyn Kerslake, Jill Washington, Chris Harley, Anthony Raffell, Leo Andrews, Jasna Ivir, Heather Jackson, David Hillman, Amanda Light March 6, 1999; London

Marcus Lovett (Phantom), Anna O'Byrne (Christine), Antony Hansen (Raoul), Lara Martins (Carlotta Giudicelli), Barry James (Monsieur Firmin), Gareth Snook (Monsieur André), Louisa Lydell (Madame Giry), Jeremy Secomb (Ubaldo Piangi), Layla Harrison (Meg Giry) October 26, 2012; London

Jeremy Secomb (Phantom), Ashleigh Fleming (Christine), Sean Palmer (Raoul), Lara Martins (Carlotta Giudicelli), Andy Hockley (Monsieur Firmin), Martin Ball (Monsieur André), Shena Sanders (Madame Giry), Marc Vastenavondt (Ubaldo Piangi), Cat Lane (Meg Gir July 31, 2014; London

Leonardo Neiva (alt. The Phantom), Giulia Nadruz (alt. Christine), Fred Silveira (Raoul), Sandro Christopher (Firmin), Marcos Lanza (André), Bete Diva (Carlotta), Cleyton Pulzi (Piangi), Taís Viera (Madame Giry), Fernanda Muniz (Meg) July 28, 2018; Brazil

David Thaxton, Kelly Mathieson, Danny Whitehead (u/s) January 26, 2019; London

Tim Howar, Amy Manford (alt.), Danny Whitehead (u/s), Kimberly Blake, Paul Ettore Tabone, Ross Dawes, Alan Vicary, Rachel Spurrell (u/s0, Georgia Ware, Tim Morgan, Kris Manuel, Adrian Delacey, Matt Bateman, Paul Erbs September 3, 2019; London 4 days before cast change. Really great quality and this is one of my favorite Wishing’s. A must have!

John Martin Bengtsson, Hanna Ulvan, Jonathan Boiers, Anna Hammarqvist, Filip Barna, Sebastian Lamberth, Anton Salvin, Hanna La Fleur, Johanna Westholm March 4, 2023; Kristianstad Evening

James Gant (u/s), Paige Blankson (alt), Matt Blaker, Kelly Glyptis, Greg Castiglioni, Matt Harrop, Tim Southgate (u/s), Emma Harris (u/s), Ellie Young May 17, 2023; London

Jon Robyns (Phantom), Eve-Shanu Wilson (u/s Christine), Joe Griffiths Brown (Raoul), Kelly Glyptys (Carlotta), David Kristopher Brown (Piangi), Leonard Cook (u/s Firmin), Adam Listead (Andrè), Francesca Ellis (Madame Giry), Maiya Hikasa (Meg), James Gant (Auctioneer), Samuel Haughton (Reyer), Hywell Dowsell (Don Attilio), Andrew York (u/s Lefevre), Connor Ewing (u/s Buquet-Marksman), Simon Whitaker (Passarino), Michael Colbourne (Hairdresser), Zoe Vallee (Confidante) September 27, 2023; London

Geronimo Rauch (Phantom), Tal​ia del Val (Christine), Ruben Lopez (u/s Raoul), Omar Calicchio (Firmin), Enrique del Portal (Andrè), Marta Pineda (Carlotta), Francisco Ortiz (Piangi), Silvia Luchetti (Madame Giry), Laura Martin (Meg), Alejandro Rull (Buquet), Sergi Albert (Auctioneer/Lefevre), Ezequiel Salamann (Passarino), Alberto Sanchez (Attilio) October 27, 2023; Madrid Matinee

Jon Robyns, Chumisa Dornford-May (alt), Joe Griffiths-Brown, Kelly Glyptis, Adam Linstead, Matt Harrop, Francesca Ellis, David Kristopher-Brown, Maiya Hikasa March 15, 2024; London Chumisa's debut!

Nadim Naaman (Phantom), Georgia Wilkinson (Christine), Dougie Carter (Raoul), Lara Martins (Carlotta), Rhidian Marc (Piangi), Nicholas Garrett (Firmin), Arvid Larsen (André), Valerie Cutko (Madame Giry), Nikki Skinner (Meg Giry), Aaron Price-Lewis (Buquet), Paul Erbs (Monsieur Reyer), Daniel Jasuz Holley (Auctioneer/Fop 1 (Il Muto)), Kyle Nolan (Fop 2 (Il Muto)), Grace Chapman and Iris Toula-Gourgiotou (Confidente 1 and 2 (Il Muto)), Michael Franks (Don Attilio), Josh Hankey (Passarino), Michael Kirby and Joseph Birstow (Stagehand 1 and 2), Stavros Volkos (Monsieur LeFèvre / Firechief) April 19, 2024; Bulgaria (Middle East Tour) (When I got sent these either the files and/or I might've messed up whether this is the matinee or evening show lol.)

Anton Zetterholm, Lillian Maandag (u/s) Roy Goldman, Milica Jovanovic, Greg Castiglioni, Thomas Sigwald, Rob Pelzer, Eva Maria Bender (u/s), Laura May Croucher May 19, 2024; Vienna Matinee

Dean Chisnall, Lily Kerhoas, Joe Griffiths-Brown, Joanna Ampil, Adam Linstead, Martin Ball, Helen Hobson, David Kristopher Brown, Millie Lyons September 30, 2024; London

Greg Castiglioni (u/s), Lisanne Clémence Veeneman (Christine Daaé), Roy Goldman, Milica Jovanovic, Thomas Sigwald, Rob Pelzer, Patricia Nessy, Robert Meyer (u/s), Laura May Croucher October 23, 2024; Vienna

Love Never Dies

Bronson Norris Murphy, Meghan Picerno, Sean Thompson, Jake Heston Miller, Karen Mason, Mary Michael Patterson, Katrina Kemp, Richard Koons, Stephen Petrovich October 2, 2018; Philadelphia Evening show, opening night. marleneoftheopera's master. Note: This was my first time recording an audio. The quality is pretty nice though in my humble opinion, you can hear everything well. Cast is brilliant.

Patrick Stanke, Martina Lechner, Sebastian Seitz, Sarah Gadinger, Manja Stein, Sophia Gorgi, Thomas Wissman, Maike Katrin Merkel, Dani Spampinato June 19, 2024; Magdeburg First open air production of the show, non-replica.

POTO Videos

Ted Keegan (u/s The Phantom of the Opera), Julia Udine (alt Christine Daaé), John Riddle (Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny), Raquel Suarez Groen (Carlotta Giudicelli), Craig Bennett (Monsieur Firmin), Nehal Joshi (Monsieur André), Maree Johnson (Madame Giry), Carlton Moe (Ubaldo Piangi), Sara Esty (Meg Giry), Carrington Vilmont (Auctioneer), Tug Watson (s/w Monsieur Reyer/Hairdresser), Scott Mikita (s/w Jeweler), Richard Poole (Monsieur Lefèvre/Firechief), David Michael Garry (Joseph Buquet/Don Attilio), Jeremy Stolle (Passarino), Kfir (Solo Dancer ("Hannibal")), Justin Peck (Solo Dancer ("Il Muto")), Kanisha Marie Feliciano (Page), Chris Georgetti (Porter/Fireman), Satomi Hoffmann (Wardrobe Mistress/Confidante), Elizabeth Welch (Princess ("Hannibal")), Kelly Jeanne Grant (Madame Firmin), Paul A. Schaefer (Marksman) April 3, 2023; Broadway Heavily obstructed, most of it is audio. Major songs included, WFMtrades' master.

Ramin Karimloo (The Phantom of the Opera), Amelia Milo (Christine Daaé), Bradley Jaden (Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny), Anna Corvino (Carlotta Giudicelli), Ian Mowat (Monsieur Firmin), Earl Carpenter (Monsieur André), Alice Mistroni (Madame Giry), Gian Luca Pasolini (Ubaldo Piangi), Jeremy Rose (Monsieur Lefevre/Don Attilio), Matt Bond (Joseph Buquet), Mark Biocca (Capo Balletto), Nicola Ciulla (Gioielliere), Chiara Vergassola (Confidante), Luca Gaudiano (Parrucchiere), Antonio Orler (Passarino), Marianna Bonansone, Martina Cenere, Robert Ediogu, Stefania Fratepietro, Jessica Lorusso, Marta Melchiorre, Margarita Toso July 15, 2023; Italy Heavily obstructed, most of it is audio. Major songs included, WFMtrades' master.

Dean Chisnall, Lily Kerhoas, Joe Griffiths-Brown October 9, 2024; Broadway Heavily obstructed, runs from the Prologue through MOTN. London's 38th anniversary! WFMtrades' master.

[andrewlloydwebber]

Phantom, recreated

Unknown "Bacchus" and Evgeny Zaytsev (Moscow), recreated by Gustavo Ceccarelli and Henrique Moretzsohn (São Paulo revival)

Meg Chilcott and Maree Johnson (Australia), recreated by Ali Ewoldt and Maree Johnson (Broadway)

Lorraine Chappel and Sarah Ryan (UK tour), recreated by Sara Esty and Emilie Kouatchou (Broadway) AND Ellie Young and Holly Anne Hull (West End revival)

Jonathan Roxmouth and Meghan Picerno (Third World Tour), recreated by Thiago Arancam and Daruã Góes (São Paulo revival)

Rob Pitcher and Elizabeth Welch (Oberhausen), recreated by Paul Ettore Tabone and Kelly Mathieson (West End)

[operachristine]

if you're still gifting (thank you so much, you've truly been so generous!) could you perhaps share your Phantom April 22, 2019 audio with David Thaxton? :)

Sure!

David Thaxton, Bridget Costello (u/s), Jeremy Taylor, Kimberly Blake, Ross Dawes, Alan Vicary, Jacinta Mulcahy, Paul Ettore Tabone, Georgia Ware April 22, 2019; London

https://www.mediafire.com/file/mxwz0xp771he6q4/POTO+UK+2019-04-22+DT+BC+JT.mp3/file

[apileofpans]

Birthday audio/video gifts!

It is my hecking birthday this month, y’all! To celebrate I am giving away videos and audios from Phantom of the Opera that positively ruined me (AKA some of my faves) !

NOTE: the links will work until November 6th, 10 AM CEST! After that they won’t work anymore :) If any of the masters want me to remove their master, let me know and I will!

Everything, including cast info, is under the cut!

Video

US Tour - Dallas, April 6, 2006 Evening Gary Mauer, Elizabeth Southard, Jim Weitzer, Kim Stengel, John Jellison, DC Anderson, Patti Davidson-Gorbea, John Whitney, Kate Wray https://ln5.sync.com/dl/b833dd740/gvnusjtv-a7wywsjy-98mvkiid-nsa6ksqp

Las Vegas Spectacular - August 8, 2008 (SunsetBlvd79) Anthony Crivello, Kristi Holden, Andrew Ragone, Geena Jeffries Mattox, John Leslie Wolfe, Lawson Skala, Tina Walsh, Larry Wayne Morbitt, Brianne Kelly Morgan https://ln5.sync.com/dl/f4b151790/79fc7xe8-emk99ug5-va2ndite-vrapb47x

Broadway - May 12, 2014 (inallyorufantasies, turnofthescorpion) Norm Lewis, Sierra Boggess, Jeremy Hays, Michele McConnell, Tim Jerome, Laird Mackintosh, Ellen Harvey, Christian Šebek https://ln5.sync.com/dl/9dbe75640/89h6694u-db6i4y53-ker76kab-xtm9qbj3

Boadway - May 20, 2003 Hugh Panaro, Lisa Vroman, John Cudia, Julie Schmidt (u/s), Jeff Keller, George Lee Andrews , Marilyn Caskey, Larry Wayne Morbitt, Joelle Gates https://ln5.sync.com/dl/04cef73f0/watx9j5t-s2amh9zy-hmxqchav-2h2sf3ra

West End - August, 2018 Ben Lewis, Amy Manford, Jeremy Taylor https://ln5.sync.com/dl/8a1ae4700/ys5mbar9-yas2ewaq-rrnk4sye-wt5pgdtb

Trieste, Italy - July 15, 2023 (Filthybonnet) Ramin Karimloo, Amelia Milo, Bradley Jaden, Earl Carpenter, Ian Mowat, Anna Corvino, Gian Luca Pasolini, Alice Mistroni, Zoe Nochi https://ln5.sync.com/dl/f916fe200/6dw52cqj-usu7pimm-zbgk2gdg-9qixj3d4

Audios

Broadway - September 26, 1990 Steve Barton, Rebecca Luker, Gary Lindemenn (u/s), Marilyn Caskey, Jeff Keller, George Lee Andrews, Leila Martin https://ln5.sync.com/dl/21e8e2db0/wsqmti8i-4d4vukku-xs8fvh3y-85kjak3h

Broadway - May 10, 2003 Hugh Panaro, Lisa Vroman, John Cudia, Patricia Phillips, Jeff Keller, George Lee Andrews (u/s), Marilyn Caskey, Joelle Gates, Larry Wayne Morbitt https://ln5.sync.com/dl/5640398d0/3d5axeix-ie6cpr3t-4j7fbew7-5q8mjcqq

Broadway - August 19, 2014 (Oogie Boogie) Norm Lewis, Sierra Boggess, Jeremy Hays https://ln5.sync.com/dl/59b8c8720/hzpmzgq7-5hx5xqx9-4e6h4qt2-ynn5dmw6

Broadway - April 6, 2023 (phantomygoodness) Jeremy Stolle (u/s), Julia Udine (alt.), John Riddle, Nehal Joshi, Craig Bennett, Raquel Suarez Groen, Maree Johnson, Carlton Moe, Sara Etsy https://ln5.sync.com/dl/dfa420090/i2m495z9-zwdgyka9-r2k9njdn-tu9hwt9m

Las Vegas Spectacular - September 2, 2012 Anthony Crivello, Kristi Holden, Andrew Ragone, Joan Sobel, Lawson Skala, John Leslie Wolfe, Tina Walsh, Larry Wayne Morbitt, Brianne Kelly Morgan https://ln5.sync.com/dl/882621a90/2kz2ajn8-nkre4uhw-5y7vesm6-gmk3pv7v

West End- October 27, 2017 Ben Lewis, Amy Manford (alt), Jeremy Taylor, Una Reynolds (u/s), Siôn Lloyd, Mark Oxtoby, Jacinta Mulcahy, Paul Ettore Tabone, Lily Howes (u/s) https://ln5.sync.com/dl/d6fa41cb0/axfwkn8z-66dpfim8-7uekxefw-aahsqs8x

West End - September 1, 2018 Evening (Winschi) Ben Lewis, Kelly Mathieson, Jeremy Taylor, Lara Martins, Siôn Lloyd, Mark Oxtoby, Jacinta Mulcahy, Paul Ettore Tabone, Georgia Ware https://ln5.sync.com/dl/99b982430/9dpb2hez-rex5y3nn-z9e963m3-wm57qfu2

West End - November 13, 2021 Evening (starprincess) Killian Donnelly, Lucy St Louis, Rhys Whitfield, Saori Oda, Tim Morgan, Adam Linstead, Francesca Ellis, Greg Castiglioni, Ellie Young https://ln5.sync.com/dl/fcffc67e0/7362xu65-tefiqt8x-9z3njksk-353iuqjk

West End -March 4, 2023 (verytheatricaltrades) Earl Carpenter (t/r), Holly-Anne Hull, Matt Blaker, Matt Harrop, Adam Linstead, Kelly Glyptis, Greg Castiglioni, Francesca Ellis, Ellie Young https://ln5.sync.com/dl/f142d9230/5ngjfdrx-fhjmc9wf-x2yhme8h-z4exy8cf

[ballerinadellamusica]

Phantom Australia:

Performers returning to the show.

1- Josh Piterman, Phantom in London 2019-2020 - Phantom in Australia

2- Amy Manford, Alternate Christine in London 2017-2019 & Christine in Greece 2020 - Christine in Australia

3- Bridget Costello, Swing & Christine understudy & alternate in London 2016-2020 - Christine Alternate & Princess in Hannibal in Australia

4- Paul Tabone, Piangi in London 2016-2020 & Squelch in Love Never Dies Australia/Germany 2011-2012/2015-2016 - Piangi in Australia

5- David Whitney, Andre in the Australian production in 1992 & 1996 - Firmin in Australia

6- Troy Sussman, Swing in the Australian production in 1993-1996 - Auctioneer in Australia

7- Paul Whiteley, Passarino & Phantom understudy in World Tour 2012-2016 - Passarino in Australia

8- Andrew Dunne, Swing in Australia Tour 1997-1998 - Lefevre & Fire Chief in Australia

9- Eleanor Blythman, Swing in London 2010-2013 & ensemble in Royal Albert Hall - Swing in Australia

10- Christina Gibbs, Ballet Chorus in Germany 2015-2016 - Ballet Chorus in Australia

Pictures: performers social media, Phantom Australia website

[glassprism]

Manon Taris - ‘Notes I’ (second half) / ‘Prima Donna’

Requested by anonymous. Manon Taris is the understudy Carlotta in the London production and would have been the understudy Christine in the canceled Paris production.

Also featuring: Danny Whitehead as Raoul, Ross Dawes as M. Firmin, Kris Manuel as M. Andre, Paul Ettore Tabone as Piangi,  Jacinta Mulcahy as Madame Giry, and Georgia Ware as Meg.

[boxfivetrades]

Paul Ettore Tabone and Leo Miles

[denise8691]

Reposted from @rachelannemooreofficial Rehearsal photos etc from #liebestirbtnie @loveneverdies in Hamburg! (Plus a sneaky shot from my final audition for the part 😁)

From Rachels IG

[soulsoaringphan]

The Phantom of the Opera- Friday 17th February 2017

A few points on last night's performance (don't think I'll have time for a more comprehensive review!). -Harriet Jones is a fascinating Christine. I haven't seen her in the role in over 2 years and she's changed a lot. Her Christine was very hyperactive. I wasn't sure what to make of it in act one, but by the second act it really seemed to work. -Side note: Harriet did the Broadway Cadenza as opposed to the London Cadenza I've heard her do previously. -Her approach seemed to build up during the show- I really got the sense that her Christine was never really comfortable, it was like she could never feel safe, someone was always watching her. This led to a stunning version of WYWSHA- she got the balance between excellent vocals and an emotive performance. This moment was a turning point for her Christine- she was taking back control! -This made her headstrong Christine in the final lair really stand out. Loved the way she remained standing and went right up to the phantom's face in 'Angel of music, you deceived me...' until slumping to the floor. -One of my favourite moments was her PONR. My heart skipped a beat when she abruptly stopped singing, having realised she was in danger. I was genuinely frightened for her Christine, which is a difficult reaction to get out of me on my 15th time seeing the show. I was really split on her take on the role- it worked 80% of the time and the other 20% I wasn't sure. Act two was miles better than act one. -Harriet's new Aminta dress had a very elaborately decorated apron compared to others I've seen. -Luke McCall is a solid Phantom. I preferred him more this time (and I did love him last time). He's become more of a sensual Phantom, lots of gentle movements and gestures. Vocally he reminds me of a good Ramin. When I saw him with Celinde they seemed to be on a level playing field, whereas with Harriet Jones the power seemed to be in his hands. Hard to explain what I mean by that, but he is obviously reacting to his co-stars well. Overall a great Phantom! -Nadim Naaman is just awesome! I love how he hasn't gone down the arrogant aristocrat road. His Raoul is instantly caring, compassionate and loving towards Christine. By the end of the show you can't question Christine's choice- my R/C heart was beating fast! -Lara Martins and Paul Ettore Tabone work really well together. Great chemistry and they really bounce off of each other's portrayal. I felt Paul's vocals could've been stronger, but he's improving. -Solid mangers, Mark Oxtody's comic timing is great- loved him in Il Muto. Sion Lloyd is a decent Firmin, but not as strong as previous Firmin's I've seen. -Jacinta Mulcahy has come a long way as Madame Giry. Loving her take on the role. Her 'madness' during notes 2 was interesting- very commanding. Daisy Hulbert- cute Meg. Really like her take on the role. -The London production seems to be going from strength to strength. I'm still going back and feeling amazed.

[phantoonsoftheopera]

“Chookas Phantom Australia” Came out of fan art retirement last week when Paul Ettore Tabone approached me to create artwork for some opening night cards for the cast of the new Australian production of Phantom. The idea of a koala music box immediately sprung to my mind, so we ran with it. Felt good to be exercising the old creative muscles again. Who knows? There might even be a follow-up down the road...

[marleneoftheopera]

Holiday Audio/Video Gifts!

For the holiday season, here are some audio gifts from various shows and one Phantom video! The link to them is here and the info is below the cut:

Happy holidays and I hope you are all having time for some rest!

Audios

POTO

Jon Robyns, Paige Blankson, Joe Griffiths-Brown, Kelly Glyptis, Matt Harrop, Adam Linstead, Francesca Ellis, David Kristopher Brown, Maiya Hikasa August 22, 2023; London

Tim Howar, Harriet Jones, Nadim Naaman, Lara Martins, Nicholas Garrett, Arvid Larsen, John Ellis, Valerie Cutko, Kelsi Boyden March 19, 2023; Greece

Josh Piterman, Corinne Cowling (u/s), Danny Whitehead, Katy Hanna (u/s), Ross Dawes, Kris Manuel (u/s), Sophie Caton (u/s), Paul Ettore Tabone, Georgia Ware October 17, 2019; London ​Matinee.

Jeremy Stolle (u/s), Samantha Hill, Greg Mills (u/s), Michele McConnell, Richard Poole (u/s), Tim Jerome, Ellen Harvey, Christian Sebek, Kara Klein, Scott Mikita (u/s) March 9, 2013; Broadway Matinee performance.

John Owen-Jones, Deborah Dutcher, Matthew Cammelle, Bruce Montague, Charles Shirvell, Margaret Mary Kane (u/s), Janet Murphy, Jeremy Secomb, Lucy Middleton January 5, 2002; London

Love Never Dies

Tam Mutu, Celia Graham, David Thaxton, Daniel Dowling August 25, 2011; London Tam Mutu's last performance.

Les Miserables

Christopher Jacobsen (u/s Jean Valjean), Stewart Clarke (Javert), Katie Hall (Fantine), Will Callan (Marius), Lulu-Mae Pears (Cosette), Amena El-Kindy (Eponine), Luke Kempner (Thenardier), Claire Machin (Madame Thenardier), Dejan Van der Flyert (Enjolras), Alex Shaw (Gavroche), Clohe Sullivan (Little Cosette), Tom Hext (Grantaire/Majordomo), Adam Pearce (Bishop/Claquesous), Ellie Ann Lowe (Factory Girl), Jordan Simon Pollard (u/s Foreman/Bujon), Matt Dempsey (Bamatabopis/Lesgles), Annabelle Aquino, Hazel Baldwin, Emily Olive Boyd, Ben Culleton, Matt Hayden, Sam Kipling, Anouk Van Lake, Harry Lake, Ben Oatley, Jonathan Stevens, Phoebe Williams, Ollie Wray September 28, 2023; London 15,000th show in London and the 5th show for the new company.

Sunset Boulevard

Nicole Scherzinger (Norma), Tom Francis (Joe Gillis), David Thaxton (Max von Mayerling), Grace Hodgett Young (Betty Shaefer), Ahmed Hamaad (Artie), Tyler Davis (Sheldrake), Charlotte Jaconelli (Johanna), Jon Tsouras (Cecil B. de Mille) September 28, 2023; London

Rebecca

Laureen Jones (I), Richard Carson (Maxim de Winter), Kara Lane (Mrs Danvers), Sara Harlington (Beatrice), Neil Moor (Giles), Piers Bate (Frank Crewley), David Breeds (Ben), Alex James Ward (Jack Favell), Shrley Jameson (Mrs Van Hopper), Nicholas Lumley (Colonel Julian) September 27, 2023; Off-West End

POTO Video

Ian Jon Bourg, Olivia Safe (u/s), Kyle Gonyea 2001; Hamburg, Germany VOB files. One of the most legendary Phantom's opposite one of the youngest Christine's!

[cantikdaae]

Here is a small Phantom review I never shared from the time I first saw the show live in London on December 13, 2019.

Cast: Josh Piterman, Bridget Costello, Danny Whitehead, Britt Lenting, Ross Dawes, Kris Manuel, Paul Ettore Tabone, Victoria Ward, Georgia Ware

* Britt says candiamo (let’s change) instead of andiamo (let’s go) thanks to my italian friends who told me

* bridget was wearing a short puffy wig with a lot of spiral curls

* bridget went down her knees before wishing (during journey to graveyard)

* there was a small flub before don juan where the music accidentally started too early, if you don’t know you probably didn’t notice

* i love danny his reaction to josh removing the noose, he screams “no please no”

* after the return of the ring bridget and josh their foreheads are together for quite a few seconds before she leaves

* when christine and raoul leave the lair by boat josh watches them from the lair and after he lays on the floor for quite a few seconds before singing “you alone can make my song take flight”

some additional notes:

- all the costumes were really sparkly and shiny

- i really loved bridget’s big eyes acting

- bridget literally sang the first part of i remember on her back in the boat, which i thought was interesting

- the gun shot in before the performance scared me so much

- i thought ponr was kinda boring

- josh kneeled during the proposal after ponr

- i cried during hannibal rehearsal

- the couple next to me was sleeping some of the time

- i forgot to take pictures/video of the curtain calls because i couldn’t find my phone, so here is a screenshot of a video of the same performance i found online

[operachristine]

Thanks so much for all your gifts! Could you please share poto 2 april 2018 london?

Luke McCall (u/s), Bridget Costello (u/s), Jeremy Taylor, Una Reynolds (u/s), Sion Lloyd, Mark Oxtoby, Jacinta Mulcahy, Paul Ettore Tabone, Georgia Ware April 2, 2018; London

https://www.mediafire.com/file/n6ka6g7u290y7vp/POTO_UK_LM_BC_JT_April_2_2018.zip/file

[perrosguirecarchive]

Anna O’Byrne LND Insta Live

I learned a couple of things from Anna’s insta live during the LND Livestream:

She used to get vertigo which was tricky because they had a revolving stage.

There were no alternates, (except for the Gustaves) just understudies!

There were 5 Gustaves that they rotated through.

Ben Lewis (The Phantom) wrote all the Gustaves a letter before the show’s opening, encouraging them to believe in themselves and basically giving them a pre-show pep talk.

For safety reasons, the Gustaves were hooked onto the bridge at the end and before he runs away Christine has to unhook him without the audience noticing. 

Anna’s fastest quick change was estimated around 32 seconds.

Jack Lyall (Gustave) studies musical theater now with another of the Gustaves from the show!

“Dear Old Friend” was reworked almost everyday during rehearsals and was not finalized until opening night.

Her favorite costume is the olive colored dress she wears just before the intermission.

The Peacock dress was actually really light and not heavy like some dresses (looking at you wedding dress from Phantom) but the train needed some getting used to.

Paul Ettore Tabone (Squelch) is the current Piangi in Phantom in the West End.

Anna and Simon Gleeson (Raoul) used to prank each other during their run.

While filming “The Beauty Underneath,” because they were shooting continuously and how the angles had to be, Ben Lewis had to push all the pyramids out and around while singing.

Anna suggested that the music box should play by itself instead of Christine winding it herself. 

Ben Lewis wrote some of his lyrics into his mask because lyrics were constantly changing during rehearsals and previews. (There is a picture of his mask floating around here somewhere.)

Anna worked with Ben Lewis’s brother on the Australian tour of Phantom. She played Christine and he played Raoul!

She kept one of the newspapers that Mme. Giry has with a news story of Christine and her earrings from the show.

When asked if she knew if Sarah Brightman or Michael Crawford have seen the show, she said that ALW was sat next to Sarah during a production of it but got so emotional he had to leave (ew).

Anna’s favorite costume from Phantom is the Aminta dress.

When asked if she’s Team Raoul or Team Phantom, she says she’s Team Christine.

[ballerinadellamusica]

Not the cast I was expecting but so glad I get to see them.

[boxfivetrades]

tabonetenor How amazing it was to have three Aussies in @phantomlondon last Saturday. ❤️🇦🇺 @joshpiterman @amy_manford