You can get rid off Ramin Karimloo, he should never have been cast in the role, and John Owen Jones, he was a good Jean Valjean in the early days late 90s, but over time became complacent and stale. The list needs to be updated as Cooper Grodin is performing as the phantom on the traveling Broadway tour. 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. Raoul and Christine have secretly become engaged. For brash Pinkerton, a flight of fancy is irresistible. Surrounded by police, The Phantom is nevertheless able to escape, dragging Christine with him. He's man and mystery, a deformed genius. I grew up listening to the MC and SB POTO CD over and over but I can appreciate what twist the movie had and I have actually retired the original soundtrack with the one from the movie because I LOVE Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossums voice. Unlike the original Australian Phantom, Warlow played the Phantom for the two-year tour of Australia and New Zealand. Love him as phantom! 2014 saw the inclusion of two more awards, each offering a prize of $10,000. Mid 1993, The Phantom of the Opera (Lloyd Webber/Hart). Why are these songs so well known? In the 1994 New Zealand New Year Honours, Guest was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to entertainment. He played the lead for a record-breaking 2,289 performances over seven years, more than any other performer.[1]. The original production also premiered in Australia to critical acclaim in 1995 and returned in 2007. In 1981 Guest moved to the United States with his first wife, Lynette Perry, where he spent most of the 1980s performing and hosting shows in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Reno, Nevada and Lake Tahoe. Again Anthonys performance (acting and singing) was every bit as moving and more entertaining than even your #1 choice Michael Crawford. I think Gerard Butler was very good in the style of the original, Steve Harley. You are all wrong. There are murmurs among the company that it must have been the work of the ghost. Robert Guillaume was an interesting Phantom but, for me, didnt have the voice or the passion. Hit after hit punctuates the thrilling score, from the stunning romance of 'Music of the Night', 'Think of Me' and 'All I . Photo by Pamela Raith. Its just to bad his run was so limited. And, whats the basement of this rank? Recommended for ages 10+. Having played the role of the Phantom in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vancouver and Toronto, as well as on the UK tour in cities such as Manchester, Peter Karrie is a veteran when it comes to portraying the character. Phantom is played by Josh Piterman (a former Phantom in London's 2019 production) unearths a vocal range from a murmur to commanding crescendo. Australia We saw Colm Wilkinson in Toronto, and he was marvelous. Michael, JOJ, Peter Karrie, Anthony Warlow and Earl Carpenter all definitely belong there. I personally liked his portrayal and his singing voice is my favorite of all the Phantoms Ive heard sing (which is about 5 of the portrayals.. yeah. Born in London in 1948, Lloyd Webber has written many of the worlds most successful musicals. The newly restored chandelier is revealed and we are swept back to the time of Raouls youth, when the chandelier hung in splendour from the dome of the Opera House. Warlow made his debut on Broadway, New York, in the James Lapine-directed role of Daddy Warbucks in Annie at the Palace Theatre. The Phantom Orchestra will be conducted by Vanessa Campbell. It starts early, when auctioneers clearing memorabilia from the old Paris Opera House arrive at Lot 666: an enormous chandelier. Closing: Australian Story's "Phantom of the Opera House" can be watched in full here. When he is on stage you cant help but to give him all of your focus. He's man and mystery, a deformed genius. Also I do not think you should compare a movie actors role to a live performer. 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. Very different voices. I'm just not used to killing people; it threw me off a bit. Michael Crawford will always be my favorite. but the fans of Ramin cant agree with that. Gerard butler should not be on there. 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. I nust say you cannot understand how good a job they did until you see another performer do this role as i did when Anthony Crivello was out sick. You listed Anthony Crivello as number ten! Christine falls asleep, waking the following morning to the sound of the music box. But at least he has now been mentioned. Topping our list of Phantoms is, of course, the very first Phantom, Michael Crawford. About The Phantom of the Opera. What about Davis Gaines?? News arrives of Christines return, but the managers assure Carlotta that no heed will be paid to The Phantoms demands. The embrace lasts a long time. Fourth in our list is John-Owen Jones, who was chosen to play the Phantom in the West End in 2001. Charles Dance is the perfect blend of sympathetic monster and mad, love obsessed gentleman. The Phantoms voice is heard threatening a disaster beyond imagination. Peter Hall suffers a stroke and . "Phantom" became the longest-running show in Broadway history on Jan. 9, 2006 when it surpassed the nearly 18-year run of "Cats," another musical featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. He flings to Andr the score of his new opera, Don Juan Triumphant, commanding that it be performed. Raoul hits upon a scheme to ensnare The Phantom using his own opera as bait. The meeting becomes a reunion, both realising that they used to play together as children. I dont think this list is fair and objective. [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. 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. 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. Photos. It was the first in British musical history to enter the charts at Number One, and has been certified four times Platinum in the US and three times Platinum in the UK. Opera Australia in association with The Really Useful Group, will present Cameron . Running time. Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - The Phantom of the Opera, Princess Diana is said to have performed All I Ask of You as a seventh wedding anniversary gift to Prince Charles (a scene many will have seen reimagined in. The final scene, when Christine has left with Rouel, and the Phantom is in agony. They cross a lake and arrive at The Phantoms subterranean lair. Butler cant sing AT ALL. The Phantom of the Opera: With Burt Lancaster, Adam Storke, Teri Polo, Charles Dance. 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. Recognized as one of the world's top live shows, The Phantom of the Opera presale tickets run out quickly, so purchase your tickets now. Kellie Dickerson was the show's musical director at the time. In the ensuing pandemonium Christine flees with Raoul to the safety of the roof of the Opera House. The last stop on the tour was Adelaide where Warlow donned the mask for the final time on 23 May 2009. And in Christine Daae, he's found his angel of music: the young woman he would make a star. Warlow has performed on Broadway, the West End, Carnegie Hall and across Australia with all of the symphony orchestras. 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. 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 . For Gods sake, add Hugh Panaro and Davis Gaines. Doing it on the big screen with closeups is a lot different than the stage versions so acting wise, I think Gerard excelled at bringing the sexy back and making most of us choose Phantom over Raoul. Responsible for production and direction of over 800 global Ready to Wear and couture fashion shows per year in New . Dont hate on Gerard, he only had 4 weeks of singing lessons and he isnt a broadway professional singer. For the first time ever in Sydney, Australia's first Phantom, the extraordinary Anthony Warlow, will perform the lead role in this remarkable production which is currently playing in Melbourne.Anthony has been widely acclaimed for his defining role as the Phantom, which he performed in Melbourne in 1990. Thats a saving of $60 when you book four A-reserve tickets to any MondayThursday performance (excludes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances). He needs to mature more. Raoul appears and The Phantom traps him. How is Gerard Butler 3rd and Anthony Warlow on 9th??!! He signed with Polydor records in 1972 and released his debut single "House of Cards" written by Lynsey de Paul and Barry Blue. And what about Peter Joback? Australian-American soprano Amy Manford is best known globally for her captivating portrayal of Christine Daa in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera both in London's West End and Athens, Greece. What they needs of performance are very different.!!! Gerard, really?!? The much-anticipated production will open at the Sydney Opera House in August 2022 and Arts Centre Melbourne in October 2022. In 1988, he was named New Zealand's male theatrical performer of the year. Warlow's Pirate King appeared in dress, voice and mannerism very similar to Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean. Fourth in our list is John-Owen Jones, who was chosen to play the Phantom in the West End in 2001. I never even got to see him on stage because the show came out when I was both (haha) but the amount of emotion I can hear just from the CD tells me he was amazing. 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. Value for money seats. Starring: Rob Guest, Marina . and his achievements have been acknowledged with his investiture as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to the performing arts. Free shipping for many products! Gerard Carriere: Erik, what are we going to do about all of this? Ramin is popular amongst Phantom fans. The most recent Phantom on our list, Killian, like several of his forebearers, first played the role of Raoul in the West End production, joining the cast in 2011. The macabre story is based on French author Gaston Leroux's novel Le Fantme de l'opra (1910). Anthony Warlow AM (born 18 November 1961) is an Australian musical theatre performer, noted for his character acting and considerable vocal range. Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one interval. 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. Experience the phenomenon of one of the most successful musicals of all time, when Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary show comes to Melbourne. Tubowgule Sydney Opera House. Several unexplainable deaths had been attributed to this spectre, and backstage gossip only fuelled the story.