#poto sweden revival

[operafantomet]

Do you prefer larger or smaller stages, Like the Swedish production?

"The Swedish production" might be a bit wide term, as there has been four different Swedish production:

The original Stockholm production 1989-1995

The non replica Finnish / Swedish one in Gothenburg 2017-2018

The Stockholm revival 2016-2017

The non replica Kristianstad production 2020-2023

Of these, the latter was definitely the smallest, playing in a theatre with a seating capacity of 362. Which of course meant all seats were fairly close to the stage. It was a lovely Art Nouveau theatre, grand in style but small in size, I liked it a lot. Photo I took there:

The Stockholm revival played in Cirkus Teater, with a seating capacity of 1,644. It's a circular auditorium, where many will be placed far at the side or quite long away from stage. I have seen both POTO and Chess there, and whereas the building itself is stunning in its turn-of-the-century-circus vibe, it is not my favourite venue for theatre. It's so many levels and stair and fences and whatnot, and a sound more suited for concerts. But it's a cool allround experience to go there, including its location at an idyllic peninsula. Photo from TripAdvisor:

The original production played in Oscarsteatern, which has a seating capacity of around 950, but again with an intimate layout where most seats are close to stage. I did not see this production, alas, but friend Josefine loved it there, and sometimes compared it to Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen (which I adore). From their website:

The Finnish / Swedish version played at the Gothenburg Opera's main stage, with a seating capacity of around 1,300. I also didn't see this production, but I have seen Sunset Boulevard there. It's a brand new building, a fairly tall auditorium, but with a smart horseshoe layout and a feeling of sitting close to the stage still. From their website:

As a general note, I do tend to enjoy smaller theatres more, due to the proximity to stage. More facial expressions, more details, more concentrated sound, more acoustic sound. Ob the other hand, I think a production like POTO needs a bit of stage and space. So I probably prefer the mid/large size theatres, like Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen and His Majesty's Theatre in West End. But it also depends on the production.

[phantomchristinesuk]

Christine in the ballet: around the world

1- Sarah Brightman - 1986

2- Jill Washington - 1989

3 & 4- Gina Beck - 2008 & 2010

5- Emmi Christensson - 2016

7- Julia Udine - 2013

Years are from the brochures they first appeared in (approximately)

Pictures from various souvenir brochures

[ballerinadellamusica]

Hanna Ulvan as Christine, Stockholm Sweden.

[nymphiamanakete]

Soo it seems you can download 2 songs of the swedish phantom cast on the swedish spotify - anyone who lives in sweden who is willed to share for international fans?

[fredrikb71]

100th show today (matinee) in Stockholm! Congratulations!

[heaven-by-the-sea]

Poto Sweden revival

[marleneoftheopera]

ATTENTION ALL PEOPLE SEEING THE SWEDISH REVIVAL

please get audio, we will be forever grateful. sincerely, the phantom phandom

[operafantomet]

JOHN MARTIN BENGTSSON AS THE PHANTOM

LEFT: Alternate in Copenhagen 2018-2019

MIDDLE: u/s in Stockholm 2016-2017

RIGHT: Principal in Kristianstad 2023

BONUS: Emergency cover in the World Tour April/May 2019

[phantomchristinesuk]

70 shows & 20 Christines later, still in love with this show!

Picture credit to performers & shows social media accounts (hmt house photographer, danny_with_a_camera & My_photography_journal_)

[ballerinadellamusica]

Masquerade on the staircase in Phantom of the opera Stockholm, Sweden.

1: Fredrik de Jounge and Karin Funk 2: Fredrik de Jounge and Miriam Ryen 3: Lisa Thor 4: Lisa Thor and Karin Funk 5: Miriam Ryen and Lisa Thor 6: Fredrik de Jounge 7: Daniel Svenson and Lisa Thor

Pictures from Hanna Ulvans Facebook

[fredrikb71]

Glenn Edell going on as Raoul understudy in Stockholm 5/1/2017

[heaven-by-the-sea]

Poto Sweden - tv spot

[phantomchristinesuk]

Phanniversary posts: 2021 (4)

Emmi Christensson

Fourth live Christine

First saw February 2015

Last saw April 2017

Pictures: Emmi Christensson social medias

[phantomchristinesuk]

Elissa plain/gold patterned skirts:

1- Lina Mendes, Brazil 2018-2019

2- Sara Sarres, Brazil 2005-2007

3- Julia Möller, Spain 2002-2004

4- Elisabeth Berg, Sweden 1989-1991

5- Maria Kesselman West End 1986-1988

6- 野村玲子 (Ryoko Nomura), Japan 1988-1989

7- 苫田亜沙子 (Asako Tomada), Japan 2005-2018

8- 笠松はる (Haru Kasamatsu), Japan 2008-2014

9- 海沼千明 (Chiaki Kainuma), Japan 2020-current

Pictures: 1- A Broadway é Aqui/Luis Franco (edited by me), 2- Sara Sarres Facebook, 3- Julia Möller Facebook, 4/6/7/8- Operafantomet, 9- Shiki Theatre Company

[phantomchristinesuk]

Christine understudies in their Don Juan Rehearsal ensemble dress:

1- Lisa-Anne Wood / Bridget Costello

2- Megan Ort / Sandra Kassman

3- Elizabeth Welch

4- Mercedesz Csampai / Maria Ivleva-Gevorgyan

5- Daruã Góes

6- Raquel Paulin / Micaela Sjöstedt

7- Grace Morgan / Kaitlyn Davis

8- Katie Travis / Emma Grimsley

9- Michelle van de Ven

Pictures: Lisa Anne Wood, Sandra Kassman, Megan Ort, Jade Davies, Micaela Sjöstedt, Daruã Góes, Raquel Paulin, Kaitlyn Davis, Grace Morgan, Eva Tavares & Chris Kong instagrams, Corinne Schaefer & Elizabeth Welch Facebook pages, Mercedesz Csampai & Maria Gevorgyan vk group

[ballerinadellamusica]

The phantom of the opera Stockholm, Sweden. The flower and the goldfish! Jessica Hill and Suzy Halstead. Picture from Hanna Ulvans facebook