#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]

NATIONS HOSTING BOTH REPLICA AND NON-REPLICA POTO

United Kingdom: The UK saw the world premiere of ALW's POTO in 1986. They've also since seen the RAH staging (2011), the original UK Tours (1993-2000), the UK Tour Revival (2000), and the West End Revival (2021). It was also in the UK the new Restaged Tour was first launched (2012-2013).

United States: The US was the first opening outside the UK, premiering in 1988, and also had three national tours (1989-2010) and the Las Vegas Spectacular (2006-2012). They furthermore hosted the Restaged Tour (2013-2020).

Austria: Austria was the fourth country to host the original staging (1988-1993). In 2024 they welcomed back the musical, this time as the Restaged Tour.

Canada: Canada was the fifth country to host the original staging, in 1989. The production ran for a whopping ten years, closing in 1999. There were also various Canadian tours (1991-1998), touring nationally and internationally. They later hosted multiple visits of both US Tour and the Restaged Tour.

Australia: Australia was the eight country to host the original staging, opening in Melbourne in 1990 and later turning into a Australian and NZ Tour (until 1998). The musical would return many times as a leg of the World Tour. Uniquely, they also hosted the first out-door version at Sydney Harbour in 2022, as well as staging the Restaged Tour in Sydney and Melbourne (2022-2023).

Spain: The original Madrid production ran from 2002-2004. When POTO returned in 2023 it was in the form of the new "Mediterranean" version opening in Trieste in Italy the same year. The production also visited Bilbao, before returning to Madrid.

Dubai: The first POTO production to hit Dubai was the World Tour in 2019. In 2024 POTO returned, this time as a part of the Middle East Tour, presenting the Romanian/Norwegian production.

Switzerland: The original Basel production ran from 1995-1997. This year POTO returned in the form of the Romanian/Norwegian production, touring the Middle East and Europe.

Sweden: Sweden was the sixth country to host the original staging, in Stockholm for an impressive six years (1989-1995). They also later did a revival (2016-2017). They furthermore hosted the Finnish/Swedish version in Gothenburg (2017-2018), as well as a unique new staging in Kristianstad (2000-2003).

Soon to be added: Belgium (1999-2000 / 2025). Ireland was also meant to host the UK Tour Revival in May 2020, but for obvious reasons that was cancelled. They had previously hosted the Restaged Tour in 2012-2013. (Also, I have not included concert versions)

[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