Phantom of the Opera in Vegas- Page 2
Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Bdwy24
Leading Actor Joined: 8/17/05
#25re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 1/15/06 at 10:41pmDidn't he also mention he doesn't want to return to the role? Maybe if they offered him a lot of dough.....
Sally
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#26re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 1/17/06 at 2:18amI saw the character descriptions for the casting calls for Las Vegas. I can't remember exactly what they said, but for the Phantom, they were looking younger than either Warlow or Crawford---still, surprises sometimes happen.
#27re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 1/17/06 at 4:54am
The Phantom: 30s-40s, high baritone or tenor (with a good low range) from low A flat to high A flat, needs a dynamic bravura "star" performance, both frightening and irresistible
Don't think so. (And Warlow was 28 when he started playing the Phantom, for what it's worth -- not sure if that's what you were referring to, though.)
http://auditions.elitecastingnetwork.com/casting_notices/breakdown.php?id=19496
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Updated On: 1/17/06 at 04:54 AM
Switz78
Featured Actor Joined: 12/9/04
#28re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 1/17/06 at 11:48am
they are going to be doing a Ave Q schedule and double casting the role. I heard from someone who was in final callbacks for Carlotta and was told double casting would occur.
And I have a question- As for the only doing 6 shows a week thing and being able to perform healthfully stuff- I heard that the E that Christine sings is actually prerecorded and is not live every night, but that Carlotta, who has to sing 2 Es is done live. What's with that? True? anybody know for sure?
#29re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 1/17/06 at 12:27pmJust to chime in on the Dale Kristien issue - she may have eventually assumed 8 shows a week but she did not start out that way. I saw Phantom in LA in August of 89 and saw Mary D'Arcy who was then billed as the Christine alternate doing Thurs PM and Saturday matinees.
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misto625
Broadway Star Joined: 11/10/05
#31re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 1/25/06 at 11:53pmAny new casting news?
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#32re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:26am
Bump because I'm asking the same thing. 
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Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#33re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:42am
I hear tickets are about $ 150 a pop
I don't think so. Plenty to do & see besides this. A shame but ain't paying this
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spellbee
Understudy Joined: 1/6/06
#34re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 1/30/06 at 2:43am
http://www.calvarydenver.org/messenger/012406.pdf
This church bulletin says that Sierra Boggess will be the next Christine.
jakebloke
Broadway Star Joined: 5/29/03
#35re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 1/30/06 at 7:19amWhen they announced this a couple of years ago, I thought it was kinda silly. Why try to re-invent a show that's been around the world multiple times for Vegas. It just seems everyone has seen Phantom, and the interest in this show certainly isn't what it was 20 years ago. Yet, they say there are going to be these amazing special effects, which may draw people in. There better be for the cost of a ticket. I'd go see "O" again instead.
#36re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 2/3/06 at 2:17am
Bumpin', because curiosity won't go away until more names are leaked, dangit.
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Chicago74
Chorus Member Joined: 4/21/05
#37re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 2/3/06 at 6:27pm
I'm sure because of the vocal demands and heavy performance schedule that they will double cast the show.
As crappy as some of these "cut-down" versions are, they do employ a bunch of actors.
#38re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 2/3/06 at 9:40pmIt's already been stated several times that the Phantom, Raoul, and Christine will all be double-cast.
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#39re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 2/10/06 at 12:41am
A few more names mentioned.
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=222096
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=222814
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spellbee
Understudy Joined: 1/6/06
#40re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 2/10/06 at 11:24ambesides the church bulletin, a friend tells me that sierra boggess is indeed one of the christines. now the question is who will take her understudy position on the les mis tour????
#42re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 2/11/06 at 12:10am
now the question is who will take her understudy position on the les mis tour????
I wonder if they'll ask Nina Negri or Ashley Linton back. There are a few past Cosettes and Cosette understudies I can think of...
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AlexD
Swing Joined: 2/22/06
#43re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 2/22/06 at 11:32pm
Christine is going to be played by Sierra Boggess and Elizabeth Loyacano. Sierra is leaving the Cosette understudy on the Les Mis tour for the role and Liz was in Woman in White. I'm excited to see 2 age appropriate Christines. They won't be paired with their respective Phantoms until they all start rehearsal.
You can hear a little bit of Sierra at this site:
http://lesmis.cafemusain.com/cast/boggess.html
She definitely sounds great and I saw her in Princesses in Seattle where she actually belted an A flat. Nice.
#44re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 3/8/06 at 4:41pm
The shiny new logo appears on this page towards the bottom. It also has some links to some interesting articles. I like the exploding chandelier in the logo.
#45re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 3/8/06 at 4:50pm
What's "this page"? Do you mean...
This thread on PhansOnline.net?
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#46re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 3/8/06 at 4:52pm
haha, i actually ment this one but i guess it didint work. but yeah, its the same logo :)
http://www.musicalfans.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=13029&st=200
JustChillin8908
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/31/06
#47re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 3/8/06 at 5:04pm
I'm so happy all these broadway shows are being moved to Vegas, since I go to Vegas every year (to visit my grandparents) but most likely won't go to New York for a long time.
I'm actually looking forward to this since I've yet to see POTO. I'll be planning on seeing Hairspray, POTO and perhaps Spamalot when I go out there in December. I just hope none of them go the way of Avenue Q and get cancelled before I have the chance to get out there and see them!
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#48re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 3/8/06 at 9:24pm
Going to Vegas in July
When does it open & where is it playing ? How much do the tickets go for ?
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JustChillin8908
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/31/06
#49re: Phantom of the Opera in Vegas
Posted: 3/8/06 at 9:34pm
POTO starts previews sometime in June, is playing at the Vinetian and tickets are supposed to cost around $100-$150 or something like that.
Updated On: 3/8/06 at 09:34 PM
