(CNA photo)Ĭostumes for The Phantom of the Opera. (CNA photo)Ĭast members of The Phantom of the Opera take selfies to celebrate the end of their quarantine. He said the Taiwan tour is a rare opportunity for the actors and that they have poured in their hearts to ensure the best experience for the Taiwanese audience.Īn actor greets Taiwanese fans with "Ni Hao" in front of Taipei Arena. The associate director of the musical, Rainer Fried, told reporters that the coronavirus pandemic has severely impacted theater workers around the world. Parts of the original set of the production, along with 230 costumes, were transported to Taiwan for the performances. It is the longest-running show in Broadway's history.Īccording to CNA, the production team comprises a total of 130 actors and technicians from the U.S., the U.K., and South Korea. Since it premiered in London in 1986, "The Phantom of the Opera" has collected over 70 international awards. Based on a novel by Gaston Leroux, 'Phantom' tells the story of a deformed composer who haunts the Paris Opera House and falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine. He said while it is disappointing that audience members will have to keep their face masks on during the performances, the measure is necessary to prevent the virus spread, reported PTS. The man behind the Phantom's mask, South African actor Jonathan Roxmouth, also joked that he will not be the only person wearing a "mask" in the theater. She said she had walked around Taipei since getting out of quarantine and found the city to be very beautiful. Meanwhile, the silver-voiced star Kaley Ann Voorhees, who plays the role of Christine in the musical, said she could barely contain her excitement. He wished luck to the performers and thanked Taiwan for "keeping their theater doors open." Top cast Ramin Karimloo The Phantom Sierra Boggess Christine Hadley Fraser Raoul Wendy Ferguson Carlotta Guidicelli Barry James Monsieur Firmin. It said the global theater community has paid very close attention to the upcoming tour.Īndrew Lloyd Webber, the creator of the musical, expressed his gratitude to Taiwan in a self-taped video. KHAM pointed out that Taiwan will be the first country to enjoy an uninterrupted run of "The Phantom of the Opera" during the coronavirus pandemic.
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