Tisk Tisk. State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne Unfortunately, her point of contact, the manager, Grard Carrire, has just been fired. He was already cast as Jean Valjean in Les Miserable and so could not open the play on the West End. See details. I got the show online, and I thought I would upload some of the songs for those of yo. Cats record runs were only broken by Lloyd Webbers own production The Phantom of the Opera (1986). [needs update]. It features new direction by Laurence Connor, new scenic design by Paul Brown, lighting design by Tony Award-winner Paule Constable, sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Scott Ambler and the original, Tony Award-winning costume design by Maria Bjrnson. This Souvenir Brochure is from the 1994 Australian Production at Theatre Royal Sydney. He is an escaped fairground freak a physical monstrosity with a brilliant mind. Ramin should of been 1 hands down. Closing: Fourth in our list is John-Owen Jones, who was chosen to play the Phantom in the West End in 2001. Based on a 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the Paris Opera House. He has since done promotional work for the Leukaemia Foundation of Australia. He also played Jean Valjean in Les Mis. You listed Anthony Crivello as number ten! Buy tickets for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - Madama Butterfly from Ticketmaster AU. Love him as phantom! We undertook this difficult task, however, and we now welcome you to enter our labyrinth and review our list of Top Ten Phantoms. Although Butler had no previous musical experience, he began to take singing lessons and auditioned for Andrew Lloyd Webber who was impressed by his performance. In December 2015, he returned to Australia playing the part of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. With a terrible singing voice and the most hammy acting I have ever seen. Carlotta storms out, leaving the new production without a star. [1], Warlow performed in Jekyll & Hyde in October 2019 with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the Arts Centre Melbourne and November in Sydney at the ICC Sydney Theatre with the Sydney International Orchestra. Earl first played the role from 2005 until 2007 and reprised the part in December 2011 for a short run of four months. Its "bigger and better than ever before" ( Yorkshire Post ), "stunning, intense and spectacular" (Sunday Express). Erik The Phantom of the Opera: [reaches for his ears] My God! He was excellent in L.A. and I understand he did a great job as Raoul in New York. Especially after being saddled with seeing/hearing Colm repeatedly torturing the role and the entire show nightly. I finally got to see it in Broadway and his performance blew me away. In the opening auction scene, the lot number for the remnants of the chandelier is 666 the mark of the Beast. Franc dAmbrosio, who played the role in San Francisco for *many* years, in excess of 3000 performances, is notably missing from this list. Ramin is ok but I wouldnt consider him anywhere near the best. The meeting becomes a reunion, both realising that they used to play together as children. Bert Newton was brought in as his replacement in Wicked, six weeks following his death. He created the role, and he embodied the Phantom with his voice, his acting, and his soul! He later reprised the role of Valjean in 199899 for the Australasian 10th-anniversary production. Hes still composing hits to this day, with his new version of Cinderella which opened on the West End in 2021 and recently announced to be opening on Broadway soon. Best views of . As other comment said, this list miss some better actors, especially the Broadways. I just think that some actors not deserve the ranking. His grimacing and teeth gnashing were iritating-not good theatre, in my opinion. The Sydney Opera House today . He made it very real. An angry mob follows. Cieran Sheehan should have been #2 behind Michael Crawford. View 2023 show dates for Opera events Do you think that there is a deserving Phantom missing or should the number one spot be given to someone else? Okay, I am pretty content with this list. Australia The Phantom Orchestra will be conducted by Vanessa Campbell. The Phantom has returned. As Christine and the cast take their bows, the chandelier crashes down from the ceiling. So whether or not he deserves to be on a top 10, he certainly was not a bad Phantom. What the?? Guest moved to Australia after he was cast as Jean Valjean in the Australian production of Les Misrables, following Normie Rowe's portrayal, and spent three-and-a-half years touring Australia and New Zealand in the role; Guest also received a Green Room Award for Best Male Performer in a Leading Role. The venue, audience seating, and the stage are completely uncovered. Anthony has the intensity that role needs, not to mention an amazing singing voice. Winner of 70 major theatre awards including two Olivier Awards, three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, Miss Saigon has been described as one of the greatest musicals of all time. He really belong somewhere on this list. In 1981 she played in Cats as a member of the original cast.In 1982 she premiered Charles Strouse's opera for children Nightingale at . What about Davis Gaines?? Audition and performance merge and, from the managers box, the young Raoul, patron of the Opera House, voices his enthusiasm for the new star. And my guess the reason you hear the recording from Michael Crawford is that was the only recording at the time the play opened. He will always be known by fans of the musical as the original and best Phantom. I havent seen JOJ do the part on stage, but his voice in the 25th anniversary blew me away! Cameron Mackintosh Michael Crawford will always be my favorite. [5] He died on the morning of 1 October 2008[6] with his partner Kellie Dickerson, Judy Barnes and their children Christopher and Amy and best friend Greg Smart by his side. Phantom of the Opera opened in London's West End on this day in 1986. I dont think that Gerry deserved #3. John Owen-Jones and Lucie Jones at West End LIVE 2019. Some may say he's Frankenstein's monster, menacing and susceptible, whose eyes both threaten and adore and attempts to persuade Christine with his "fear can turn to love" argument. Center Orchestra - centre rows (B-J) and middle seats. Erik (born November 18, 1880), known as The Phantom of the Opera, is the titular character that is derived from the 1910 novel written by the late Gaston Leroux, entitled Le Fantme de l'Opra (The Phantom of the Opera). Davis Gaines was only mentioned one other time in all these postings?!! Callum Francis and Georgina Hopson in Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - The Phantom of the Opera. Unfortunately, her point of contact, the manager, Grard Carrire, has just been fired. Just saw Phantom on Broadway with the greatest Phantom ever Norm Lewis. He is teaching her so that she can sing his music. Whens Christine childhood sweetheart comes back into her life, the Phantoms obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide. Playing the masked anti-hero for 3 and a half years and nearly 1,400 performances, John Owen-Jones was the longest running West End Phantom, and one of the most prolific Phantom Of The Opera actors of all time. I am going to be honest as much as I loved Michael Crawford I am going to have to DISAGREE with all of you and say Gerard Butler does deserve his place at number 3 he is the only phantom that I would have actually choose over Raoul and I loved the rawness of his voice. Earl Carpenter played the Phantom at Her Majestys until 17th March 2012 and continued in the role on the UK tour of the show. His portrayal of the Phantom is vocally powerful, but thats the only positive. Crashing chords, luscious melodies, soaring high notes Andrew Lloyd Webbers score is dizzyingly intoxicating. But there are some fantastic American Phantoms missing off this list, like Hugh Panaro and Brad Little. Meanwhile the Opera has been thrown into confusion by Christines disappearance. Lloyd Webber created the role with him in mind and Wilkinson was the Phantom in the 1985 Sydmonton workshop and festival where ALWs Phantom debuted. It was announced in October 2006 that Phantom would re-open in Melbourne the following year and that Warlow had agreed to reprise his role as "The Phantom". Gerard was never even musically trained and still sounds better then just about everybody who is giving him crap. For the latest edition of Stage Direction, Melanie Tait unravels the "strange affair" of the musical that took over the world. (Brochure has stains on the the cover top left corner, missing red cord and program/playbill. He appears in the wings during the Il Muto ballet, disguised as a stagehand, and puts a noose around Buquets to hang him. The Phantom of the Opera haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House. Run Type: Under the stars, on a floating stage with the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city skyline glittering in the background, this musical extravaganza is . In the early 1900s, during one of his frequent visits to the Paris Opera House, journalist and novelist Gaston Leroux began to hear rumours of a ghost that haunted the old building. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Wagner Opera Poster "The Ring of Nibelung." Seattle Opera. Gerard Butler should not be on the list. 1995: Matthew Broderick . The History . His voice and portrayal of Phantom through his voice and acting was brilliant. The mob descends towards the lair, but all that remains of The Phantom is a white mask. The musical was inspired by a real-life tragedy that took place in a Paris theatre, leaving one person . I'm just not used to killing people; it threw me off a bit. His reporters instincts aroused, Leroux studied the Opera House, exploring it from the pinnacles of its rooftops to the slimy underground caverns. "We are sad to confirm . Gerard Carriere: Erik, what are we going to do about all of this? Dont hate. How did you miss Frank DAmbosio. I agree with the other posters- take Gerard Butler off the list completely. Hes man and mystery, a deformed genius. Her theatrical debut was at the age of thirteen in I and Albert at the Piccadilly Theatre.Subsequently she joined Hot Gossip, steering them to the top of the charts with her record "I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper". [3], Phantom reopened in Melbourne at the Princess Theatre, its original home, on 19 July 2007. History Stay Info. Anledningarna till succn r mnga, bland annat finns dr flera populra musikalnummer, ssom titelsngen, Music Of the Night, Think Of Me . That's relatively short, but just enough time to soak up the greatest musical of all time in what is one of the world's most . 4. [1], In 1993 Guest received the Benny Award from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc, the highest honour available to a New Zealand variety entertainer.[3]. Not a personal fan of Crawford, though he does have my respect for creating the role, he was far from being in my top 10. Hands down.absolutely. The Christine Daa, a talented young singer, after being discovered by the known playboy Comte Philippe de Chagny, is sent to the Paris Opera House by her new patron to be classically trained. The Opera House had already had its share of mysterious accidents when, on 20 May 1896, a counterweight of the seven-tonne chandelier had fallen into the audience, killing a concierge. Mesmerised by the talents and beauty of the young soprano Christine, the Phantom lures her as his protg and falls fiercely in love with her. The only work Colm did before Michael was the demos of the songs at Andrew Lloyd Webbers little theater. I think this articles writer should tell that why he ranked like this. but the fans of Ramin cant agree with that. 1998 Australian Story's "Phantom of the Opera House" can be watched in full here. transcending. He is a classically trained lyric baritone and made his debut with the Australian Opera in 1980. Well, I saw it 5 or 6 times and it brought tears to my eyes. But at least he has now been mentioned. And in Christine Daae, he's found his angel of music: the young woman he would make a star. During this time in 1994 he also hosted the Australian version of German game show Man O Man. Warlow made his debut on Broadway, New York, in the James Lapine-directed role of Daddy Warbucks in Annie at the Palace Theatre. May 19, 1995. EUR 5,58 Compralo Subito , EUR 10,28 Spedizione , 30-Giorno Restituzione, Garanzia cliente eBay Venditore: 4aplacetobuy (4.986) 100% , Luogo in cui si trova l'oggetto: He had the passion. This was arguably his break-through role, as he was cast as the Phantom as the Australian tour of Les Misrables was ending. He was better than I expected and not nearly as appreciated in the role as I feel he should be. Meg, Madame Girys daughter, suggests to Andr and Firmin that her friend and fellow dancer Christine Daa could take Carlottas place. Understudy Simon Pryce performed in his place until he made his return on 9 August 2007.[4]. After performing his hit songs all around the world, Guest won the 1978 Korean Song Festival Best Male Vocalist trophy, recorded a special for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and was voted the 1979 New Zealand 'Professional Performer of the Year'. We saw Colm Wilkinson in Toronto, and he was marvelous. Geronimo Rauch surely makes the top ten. Warlow's notable musical theatre roles include lead roles in The Phantom of the Opera (as The Phantom), The Secret Garden (as Archibald Craven), Annie (as Daddy Warbucks), Guys and Dolls (as Sky Masterson), My Fair Lady (as Henry Higgins), Jekyll and Hyde (original Gothic thriller cast recording and, for the 25th anniversary, as Dr Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde), Man of La Mancha (as Don Quixote), A Little Night Music (as Frederik Egerman), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (as Sweeney Todd), as well as a significant supporting role in Les Misrables (as Enjolras). Christines performance is met with unanimous approval and Raoul goes backstage to congratulate her. John Owen-Jones, Nicky Adams (alt Christine) , Ramin Karimloo, Richard Hazell, Sam Hiller, Judith GardnerJones, Heather Jackson, Jim Heath, Heidi Ann O'Brien. Opera Australia and the Really Useful Group Every part of her life . With the doors locked and guarded he will be unable to escape. [1] He also appeared in the Hamilton Operatic Society's productions of Half a Sixpence and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Following his work in The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misrables, Guest performed in a number of other high-profile theatre roles, including Al Jolson in Jolson, Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Rev Shaw Moore(baritone) in Footloose, and Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man. His voice is perfectly suited for one playing the role of an angel of music and the passion and emotion he brings to the role is unequaled! In 1988, he was named New Zealand's male theatrical performer of the year. The New Production of Michael Crawford (second place). There really is a lake underneath the Paris Opera; it is an integral part of the design, and the water level acts as a ballast, raised or lowered, depending on the weight of the stage, seven storeys above it. GBP 15.60 (approx US $18.89)Expedited Shippingto United States via eBay's Global Shipping Program. I have not heard all of these Phantoms so I cannot really say if most of them deserve to be on the list, but one thing I can say is that Anthony Crivello should not be at the bottom of the list, more towards the top of the list. Other Stage work: Millie national tour and PCLO, Company at Barrington, High Society at Walnut Street, My Life with Albertine at Playwrights, Giant at Signature.TV: "FBI," "Uncoupled" with NPH, "Blacklist . The Phantom of the Opera opened at Melbourne's Princess Theatre on 28 July 2007, then at Brisbane's Lyric Theatre in February 2008 followed by Sydney's Lyric Theatre in May 2008. Peter Karrie will always be my favorite. Venue. 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Loved by Phantom 'Phans', he was twice voted in 1994 and 1995 as the favourite Phantom by members of The Phantom of the Opera Appreciation Society. And its not the only major opera house with a body of water underneath. What kind of horror are you leaving me in? That said, cant believe John Cudia, Hugh Panaro and Howard McGillin arent on this list. I personally think JOJ and Ramin Karimloo should tie for first JOJ for voice and Ramin for acting. Recognised by fans of the musical for bringing a different interpretation of the character to the show, Ramin received a Theatregoers Choice Award Nomination for Best Actor in a Take Over Role. Everyone has received notes from The Phantom. Recordings. Im just glad to see my favorite Phantom of all time up there. The Phantoms voice reiterates his demands and, when these are ignored, he causes Carlotta to emit the croak of a toad instead of singing. Are you kidding? His hypnotic influence, however, is broken when Raoul arrives on the scene. Unfortunately, her point of contact, the manager, Grard Carrire, has just been fired. I do agree with most of this list though.. (: Oh my as a non-English audience, I have to say that there must have some mistakes and misunderstandings in this list. With hundreds of actors, including understudies, playing the lead role of the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webbers The Phantom of the Opera in its many productions around the world, it is a hard task to choose the top ten talented men who have stepped behind the mask to portray the enigmatic musical genius. score: 4,876 , and 49 people voted. Brad Little is the best Phantom I have heard. Phantom of the Opera-June 18th, 2004. His performance is one not to miss, so book your tickets here. See Anthony Crivello this year before the Vegas show closes. For my money, the incredible Davis Gaines deserved to be near the top of the list. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Contact Us, December 8, 1990 Support our future Opera Australia Capital Fund. To be honest its not really possible to create a list of the top ten because there have been so many phantoms, wonderful for many different reasons. - Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protge Christine Daa is so strong that even her heart cannot resist.The musical opened at Her Majestys Theatre on 9 October 1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles, and there have been dozens of productions worldwide since then. Pretty good list overall! The Rob Guest Endowment is awarded each year to an emerging musical theatre performer selected by a panel of industry experts. Peter Karrie is the best Ive seen, and the late Martin Smith who struggled with the role during his short stint was scintillating when it all clicked for him. Erik The Phantom of the Opera: Good God. Which, I think is a good thing. He performed the role of Doctor Yuri Zhivago in the new musical adaptation of Boris Pasternak's novel Doctor Zhivago. Be sure to check our theatre tickets we have available. Though I do agree with the majority of this list, I dont think Gerard Butler really deserved a place on it; you cant compare him to other greats that have taken the stage, its not fair to him or the other Phantoms. But how many lives will he sacrifice to make the music of the night? After an open-air version rocked Sydney as Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, Phantom of the Opera has now found its way into the iconic bowels of the Sydney Opera House for a season that'll play until October 16. Ra-MIN! Middle Orchestra: Seats in row K to U. I would have loved to have seen John Cudia and Hugh Panero on this list. He has been honoured as an Australian National Treasure He had to put his career on hold for about a year while he dealt with the disease. El Gobierno Australiano orden 24 F-111C para equipar a la Real Fuerza Area . [7] At the time of his death, Guest was appearing as the Wizard of Oz in the Australian premiere production of the hit Broadway musical Wicked, which had opened in Melbourne in July 2008. He ranks well ahead of the (unknown, but good) actor on the first(?) "To have Anthony in Sydney reclaiming the role he made his own is one of theatre's . What was he thinking?.. to put Gerard Butler even into the top 100 is a disgrace. 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. / Ints./exts. Definitely approve of the top 2. MAC Cosmetics. He was also part of the 25th Anniversary celebrations at the Royal Variety Performance at The Lowry in Manchester, singing the title song of The Phantom of the Opera alongside three other former Phantoms and Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger. Although he was the first Phantom Ive seen, I dont think that he did the character justice. He performed the role of Phantom with memorable grace and elegance. . Ra-MIN! Add to that Burt Lancaster's majesty and Andra Ferrol's over-the-top performance as Carlotta, and this is the strongest PotO cast I have ever seen. It took a while but you ride Butler kind of grew on me but he doesnt belong here. Revel in the haunting beauty of Paris Opera House in Andrew Lloyd Webber's world-famous musical at Her Majesty's Theatre. In 1995, Guest was invited as one of the seventeen Jean Valjeans from around the world to perform the encore of the Les Misrables 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London. He changed the role, which no other actor has done, and people who say that hes terrible clearly dont see how he is playing the role. The new managers -- Cholet and his wife, Carlotta -- put Christine to work in the costuming d See production, box office & company info, The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall, Behind the Mask: The Story of 'The Phantom of the Opera', distributor's official site for individuals, Distributor's official site for professionals. Gerard butler should not be on there. And in Christine Daa, hes found his angel of music: the young woman he would make a star. Very different voices. Warlow's opera roles with Opera Australia include major roles in Die Fledermaus (Gabriel Eisenstein), The Magic Flute (Papageno), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Puck) and The Tales of Hoffmann. In 2020 he played the Phantom on the UK tour. Warlow was back on television, in a concert performance, on the night of 24 December 2006 (the concert was shown by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Join us at the APDG Awards on Sunday 14th August 2022 at the Hoyts Entertainment Quarter Sydney. December 8, 1990 Hugh Panaro should be on this list. Butler cant sing AT ALL. He is definitely the number one talent on this list. The managers grant her an audition. I think the reason they probably posted Gerard Butler up there, is that Im sure his role in the 2004 movie peaked a lot of interest in PotO in people that didnt already have interest in it. flag. Mr Butler has nothing to do on the list! Lerouxs novel would go on to be adapted many times, including into a legendary 1925 film starring Lon Chaney, and Andrew Lloyd Webbers legendary musical. Scott Davies should be on the top 10 list, as should Mark Mckerracher. After closing in Sydney on 14 September, the production moved to Auckland, New Zealand and following a holiday break, subsequently opened in Perth in February 2009. DAVE WILLETTS The PHANTOM OF THE Opera House Manchester Theatre Programme ref. I used to really think that nobody could and would ever outdo Michael Crawford, but I do have to admit Im entirely smitten with Ramins take on the Phantom. El diseo estaba basado en el modelo F-111A, pero inclua alas ms largas y tren de aterrizaje reforzado. Guest appeared on the New Zealand radio charts and starred for many years on television shows including Happen Inn. News arrives of Christines return, but the managers assure Carlotta that no heed will be paid to The Phantoms demands. This is audio from a 1995 tour production of The Phantom of the Opera. Robert John Guest OBE (17 July 1950 1 October 2008) was a New Zealand-Australian actor, television personality and host and singer, who started his career in pop music in New Zealand, before becoming best known for his work in Australian musical theatre, particularly in various productions of The Phantom of the Opera. I think Gerard Butler was very good in the style of the original, Steve Harley. She knows that if she can free herself from his memory she will no longer be in thrall to The Phantom. The Phantom offers Christine a bizarre choice: she must either stay with him forever or see Raoul killed. And how completely irresponsible of you to omit Hugh Panaro. Originating the role back in 1986 at Her Majestys Theatre in London, Crawford saw great success following his role opposite Sarah Brightman as Christine Daa, winning the 1986 Olivier Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical. I agree with Dottie V the best phantom is Dave Willetts his voice his acting and interpretation,are brilliant Crawfords voice was not up to it and G Butler should never have got on the big screen as the phantom. The Phantom haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House. It is an incredible delight for Amy to reprise this role back home in Australia at the iconic Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne. Circa 1988, he was internationally regarded as the best Enjolras and was honoured by being selected for the complete symphonic recording, along with leading Les Misrables performers from around the world along with fellow Australian actor Philip Quast as Javert. Topping our list of Phantoms is, of course, the very first Phantom, Michael Crawford. Gerald Butler number 3 ? 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