The Phantom of the Opera

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Event The Phantom of the Opera
Venue The State Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
First Date 31 October 2022
Opening Date 4 November 2022
Last Date 18 February 2023
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Experience the phenomenon of one of the most successful musicals of all time, in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary show. Hit after hit punctuates the thrilling score, from the stunning romance of 'Music of the Night', 'Think of Me' and 'All I Ask of You' to the splendid 'Masquerade' and brilliant title song. Now, you can hear them all in a spectacular new production that has stunned critics across the United Kingdom and North America. It features new direction by Laurence Connor, new scenic design by Paul Brown, lighting design by Tony Award®-winner Paule Constable, sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Scott Ambler and the original, Tony Award-winning costume design by Maria Bjornson. Overseen by Cameron Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne, the "simply epic" new staging includes many special effects, from the famous chandelier to the underground lake, and a large cast and orchestra. It's "bigger and better than ever before" (Yorkshire Post), "stunning, intense and spectacular" (Sunday Express). The Phantom of the Opera haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House. He's man and mystery, a deformed genius. And in Christine Daae, he's found his angel of music: the young woman he would make a star. But how many lives will he sacrifice to make the music of the night?
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Elliot Baker Actor Ensemble (Don Attilio)
Anton Berezin Actor Ensemble (Monsieur Reyer)
Laura Bianchi-Bishop Actor Corps de Ballet
Eleanor Blythman Actor Swing
Blake Bowden Actor Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny
Gavin Brown Actor Swing
Benjamin Clark Actor Ensemble (Hairdresser)
Bridget Costello Actor Princess, Page, Christine Daaé at certain performances
Andrew Dunne Actor Ensemble (Monsieur Lefèvre, Fire Chief)
Lewis Francis Actor Marksman / Policeman in the Pit
Christina Gibbs Actor Corps de Ballet
Giuseppina Grech Actor Carlotta Giudicelli
Claudia Hastings Actor Corps de Ballet
Olivia Jenkins Actor Dance Captain / Swing
Daniel Koek Actor Ensemble (Porter, Jeweller)
Naomi Livingston Actor Ensemble (Wild Woman, Confidante)
Josephine Lonergan Actor Ensemble (Princess, Madame Firman)
Aaron Lynch Actor Swing / Assistant Dance Captain
Claire Lyon Actor Christine Daaé (Dec 22nd-23rd only)
Lucy MacFarlane Actor Ensemble (Wardrobe Mistress)
Imogen-Faith Malfitano Actor Swing
Amy Manford Actor Christine Daaé
Kayleigh Marven Actor Ensemble (Princess, Page
Emma McFarlane Actor Corps de Ballet
Andy Morton Actor Monsieur André
Lachlan O'Brien Actor Swing
Brittany Page Actor Corps de Ballet
Josh Piterman Actor The Phantom
Joshua Robson Actor Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny (Dec 22nd-25th only)
Edward Smith Actor Ensemble (Hannibal's Guard, Satyr / Slave Master)
Anna Stephens Actor Swing
Tod Strike Actor Ensemble (Passarino)
Troy Sussman Actor Ensemble (Auctioneer)
Paul Tabone Actor Ubaldo Piangi
Jayde Westaby Actor Madame Giry
Mietta White Actor Meg Giry
David Whitney Actor Monsieur Firman
Raphael Wong Actor Joseph Buquet
Jack Wunsch Actor Ensemble (Hannibal's Guard, Satyr)
Elisha Zion Lee Actor Corps de Ballet
Scott Ambler Choreographer Choreographer (UK)
Nina Goldman Choreographer Associate Choreographer (UK)
Andrew Lloyd Webber Composer Composer / Book / Co-Orchestrator (UK)
Maria Björnson Costume Designer Costume Designer (UK)
Christine Rowland Costume Designer Costume Coordinator for the late Maria Björnson (UK)
Laurence Connor Director Director (UK)
Erin James Director Resident Director
Seth Sklar-Heyn Director Associate Director (UK)
Paul Kieve Illusionist Illusion Consultant (UK)
Paule Constable Lighting Designer Lighting Designer (UK)
Charles Hart Lyricist Lyrics (UK)
Anthony Barnhill Musical Director Musical Director
Loclan Mackenzie-Spencer Musical Director Associate Musical Director
Guy Simpson Musical Supervisor Music Supervisor
David Cullen Orchestrator Orchestrations (UK)
Pella Gregory Producer Senior Producer (Opera Australia)
Cameron Mackintosh Producer Producer (UK)
Tyrone White Producer Associate Producer (Opera Australia)
Matthew Bourne Production Supervisor Production Supervisor (UK)
Paul Brown Set Designer Set Designer (UK)
Mick Potter Sound Designer Sound Designer (UK)
Lillian Hannah U Stage Manager Stage Manager
Nina Dunn Video Designer Video & Projection Design for Knifedge (UK)
Angela Cobbin Wigs, Hair and Make-up Designer Hair and Wig Creator (UK)
Grace Healy Wigs, Hair and Make-up Designer
Richard Stilgoe Writer Book / Additional Lyrics (UK)
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality England
Further Information This was the second season for the tour, after the (heavily-delayed) Sydney season at the Opera House. Due to illness within the company, performances were cancelled on Wed Dec 21st (evening) & Thu Dec 22nd (matinee only). Performances resumed the evening of Dec 22nd with cast substitutes.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2022/musical/phantom-of-the-opera
Web https://opera.org.au/productions/the-phantom-of-the-opera-melbourne/
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 168750