I 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.
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.)
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?
Just 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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When 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.
besides 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????
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.
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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!
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