First look at the reimagined Phantom of the Opera opening in Norway

[Christianranke]

How does this look compared to the current tour version?

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-at-Reimagined-PHANTOM-OF-THE-OPERA-Opening-in-Norway-20180905

[Lot666]

IMO, this looks much better than the current US touring production. I particularly like the descending staircase to the lair, the opera house rooftop, and what I'm assuming is the Phantom's entrance during "Masquerade". However, I don't get the design of the scene with the ballet girls and others surrounding a woman (Carlotta?) standing on a raised platform with a thin metal rail surrounding it.

[Princeton2]

i assumed that was for Carlotta during Prima Donna to heighten her prominence

[Plannietink08]

It definitely has it's similarities with the current US and UK tour but the entire production does seem far superior. There are certain scenes that look completely lifted from the 2004 movie. This production should replace the tour. 

[Lot666]

Plannietink08 said: "This production should replace the tour."

YES.

 

[Lot666]

In case you missed it, there's a link in the article to a separate interview with the producer, and that piece also contains a video teaser at the end that looks fantastic:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/norway/article/BWW-Interview-Producer-Karianne-Jaeger-on-the-Journey-of-Creating-An-All-New-PHANTOM-OF-THE-OPERA-20180905

[labellaragazza1]

Wow, this looks really great. Not sold on red death but man am I a sucker for blonde Christine. I’m not always sold on the non replica productions but I’m excited to see more from this one

[phan24]

Wow, this production looks great! Breath of fresh air