Phantom of the Opera (1986)
Who composed Phantom of the Opera?
Andrew Lloyd Webber
What Tony's did Phantom of the Opera win?
Best Director, Best Set design, Best Costume, Lead Actor, Best Musical
Who is Andrew Lloyd Webber?
British composer and theatre owner
Who produced Phantom of the Opera?
Cameron Mackintosh and the Really Useful Theatre Co.
Who was the lyricist for Phantom of the Opera?
Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe
The song "Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh" is for what type of singer?
Coloratura Soprano (great range and quality)
What is the source for Phantom of the Opera?
Gaston Leroux's novel Le Fontome de l'Opera
Who did the choreography for Phantom of the Opera?
Gillian Lynne
Who directed Phantom of the Opera?
Harold Prince
What is the fictional opera in Phantom of the Opera?
Il Muto
Is Phantom of the Opera an opera?
It has no billing Virtually sung through Extensive use of musical themes Title, setting, characters, and premise all opera based
Who did the set/costume design for Phantom of the Opera?
Maria Bjornson
What are some stats for Phantom of the Opera?
Marketing had 16 million in advance sales Earned $3 billion Also won Best Musical
Who were the original actors for Phantom of the Opera?
Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman (married to Webber at the time)
Phantom of the Opera took inspiration from which people?
Mozart and Puccini
What are the different vocal types in Phantom of the Opera?
Opera Singer - Carlotta and Piongi Light, lyrical soprano - Christine Broadway Tenor - Raoul and Phantom (must have male falsetto)
What are the three recurring musical themes in Phantom of the Opera?
Phantom Scales (instrumental) - communicates Phantom is doing something frightening Music of the Night - evokes tenderness Phantom feels for Christine Think of Me - first sung by Carlotta then Christine turning point in musical when she replaces her in opera
Who was the bookwriter for Phantom of the Opera?
Richard Stilgoe and Webber
