After 11,159 performances on Broadway, and billions of dollars of ticket sales worldwide, it is probably time to halt the critical carping and accept that theatergoers love the kitsch-heavy, empty spectacle that is The Phantom of the Opera. The producer of the theatrical blockbuster, Cameron Mackintosh, has such faith in the drawing power of this beauty-and-the-beast tale that … [Read more...]
A heightened sensation: Redesigned, bigger ‘Phantom’ comes to Broward
The rule of thumb in theater, as in most endeavors, is simply this: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” So why would one restage and redesign the longest-running show in Broadway history, The Phantom of the Opera, which won Tony Awards for its original direction, its scenery, lighting and costumes, as well as three other categories? For Laurence Connor, the director of this … [Read more...]