Sunday, November 2, 2008

Phantom Of The Opera

By Anthony Rodriguez

Why is the Phantom Scarred?
He was born with a birth defect. Other adpatations have used other reasons, burns & acid. But in this version, "This face whch earned a Mother's fear and loathing." is a birth defect, as in the original Leroux novel.Yes.

How old is Christine?
In the movie, Christine was born in 1854 and died in 1917. The events of the story take place in 1870, making Chritine 16.There is only one ring, the ring Raoul gave to Christine. According to the scene description in the script during the final lair scene - "He holds up the ring he tore from her neck." So yes, it is in fact the ring Raoul gave Christine which the Phantom then took from her during the Masquarade scene.

Where can I see the stage production?
Phantom originally started in London where it is still running. It is also running in New York, Australia, Sao Paulo, Budapest, Tokyo, Singapore, and a US Tour.Yes.

Is Phantom Meg Giry's father?
No, he isn't. During Down Once More, he sings, "This face that condemns me to wallow in blood has also denied me the joys of the flesh." He's a virgin.Mr. Crawford has talked repeatedly of his connection to the character of the Phantom and that he never tires of performing the music. On the December 16th airing of The Howie Mandel Show he was asked by the shows host, "They are doing a movie of The Phantom of the Opera and YOU should play the Phantom of the Opera, right?" Crawford's response, "I would love to do it, yes.

Does the Phantom have a real name?
Erik is the Phantom's name in the original Leroux novel, and in most adaptations of the story. However, in the musical version he is simply known as the Phantom.The Special Edition has all of the music and some of the lead ins, as well as a small photo "book" section.I got it from one of my friends, who got it from a file sharing program.

How do you know that Michael Crawford would like to do the movie?
Mr. Crawford has talked repeatedly of his connection to the character of the Phantom and that he never tires of performing the music. On the December 16th airing of The Howie Mandel Show he was asked by the shows host, "They are doing a movie of The Phantom of the Opera and YOU should play the Phantom of the Opera, right?" Crawford's response, "I would love to do it, yes.My favorite monster character is probably the Phantom of the Opera. I also like the Creature from the Black Lagoon and King Kong quite a bit. If I may count paranormal creatures as well, then Bigfoot is high up there. I'm practically obsessed with Sasquatch, Yeti, and all the other international variations of this creature. I hope one is never caught or killed. I prefer the mystery to remain a mystery.Yes.

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