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Post by justafan on Sept 23, 2016 21:49:31 GMT
When IS the 30th? Speaking of Phans..Does anyone recall The Phantom Appreciation Society? It's founder (or editor?) a lady who legally renamed herself Christine Daae? I wonder what happened to her. She was on the message board I used to be part of in the 90s (I actually think it was the RUG message board back then). I believe the actual date is Sunday 9th October - no doubt someone will correct me if I'm wrong 😀
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Post by 49thand8th on Sept 24, 2016 1:14:35 GMT
When IS the 30th? Speaking of Phans..Does anyone recall The Phantom Appreciation Society? It's founder (or editor?) a lady who legally renamed herself Christine Daae? I wonder what happened to her. She was on the message board I used to be part of in the 90s (I actually think it was the RUG message board back then). Ha! I read that board; don't think I ever posted, though. I know at some point she got married and became Christine Daae [last name]. What I thought was her last name apparently isn't, because googling isn't coming up with anything. But she did use the Daae as her middle name for a while.
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Post by indis on Sept 24, 2016 4:10:02 GMT
Is the anniversary show on the 10th? Is that why Celinde is playing on a day thats usual Harriets? They should have let Harriet pkay it. But no, "fave" Celi5has to do it! 😠 seems a bit like the Broadway thing when they acted like Sierra played the 10k show or something but in truth she did not. Upset even though i can't be there. Don't need Celinde on a video, need something with Harriet 😎😇
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Post by ali973 on Sept 24, 2016 13:17:52 GMT
^ Harsh
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Post by romeo94 on Sept 25, 2016 16:25:05 GMT
Apologies if I've completely missed this, have tickets for 10th October sold out or have they not gone on sale yet? Guessing this is the 30th anniversary show?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 16:48:21 GMT
Apologies if I've completely missed this, have tickets for 10th October sold out or have they not gone on sale yet? Guessing this is the 30th anniversary show? They were probably taken off-sale a while ago, a la Les Mis' 30th Anniversary!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2016 13:13:43 GMT
With the 10th anniversary of Wicked tomorrow I was reminded of the fact that Phantom will have it's 30th anniversary next week. Are we expecting anything special to happen?
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Post by Flim Flam on Sept 26, 2016 14:11:57 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2016 14:14:57 GMT
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Post by CG on the loose on Sept 26, 2016 14:16:44 GMT
Nicely priced to reflect their opening year and this anniversary - £19.86 and £30 except for a number of £300 tickets which must be bought in pairs and include the after-show party. I was at RAH for their 25th, at Her Majesty's for their 10,000th show and it seems, will now be there again for their 30th. I was marginally discouraged by recent reviews of the current cast, but the 'original cast and special guests' finale is enough to persuade me at these prices.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2016 14:29:02 GMT
I'm guessing Ramin Karimloo will be one of the special guests
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Post by Anniek on Sept 26, 2016 14:57:14 GMT
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES! I got tickets!!! After the 30th of LM last year I told myself i'd do anything to be present at Phantom's 30th as well. I had to rebook my flight (costs £48, although my original flight was £32 in total), and I'll miss a full day of holidays, but YES, as a big Celinde fan I couldn't be happier atm
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2016 14:59:05 GMT
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES! I got tickets!!! After the 30th of LM last year I told myself i'd do anything to be present at Phantom's 30th as well. I had to rebook my flight (costs £48, although my original flight was £32 in total), and I'll miss a full day of holidays, but YES, as a big Celinde fan I couldn't be happier atm To make it complete you should've booked for the 10th of Wicked as well
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Post by justafan on Sept 26, 2016 15:37:43 GMT
I'm guessing Ramin Karimloo will be one of the special guests you would assume so though Murder Ballad will have opened and they have Monday night performances
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2016 15:41:21 GMT
I'm guessing Ramin Karimloo will be one of the special guests you would assume so though Murder Ballad will have opened and they have Monday night performances Yeah but Murder Ballad evening performances start at 8PM and it's 90 minutes straight through. So his show will finish by 9:30PM. Phantom runs a lot longer and with curtain call and speeches and the Arts Theatre being so close to Her Majesty's, I think he should have plenty of time to get there.
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Post by indis on Sept 26, 2016 15:47:28 GMT
Happy not to have booked and not seen Harriet (it is HER monday) . Would not be keen on Celinde
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2016 16:49:17 GMT
Just booked two tickets although I must admit I dread to think what Ben Forster brings to this role.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2016 17:05:46 GMT
I was about to ask if Michael Crawford would be more involved in some sort of encore seeing as he couldn't sing at the 25th (due to just finishing a performance of The Wizard of Oz), but I totally forgot he's doing The Go-Between.
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Post by daniel on Sept 26, 2016 17:45:33 GMT
Only just see this and looks like I was too slow - only £300 left now!
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Post by theatre-turtle on Sept 26, 2016 17:47:42 GMT
I thought I was reasonably sharp seeing this but looks like I'm too late as well!
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Post by Anniek on Sept 27, 2016 7:28:02 GMT
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES! I got tickets!!! After the 30th of LM last year I told myself i'd do anything to be present at Phantom's 30th as well. I had to rebook my flight (costs £48, although my original flight was £32 in total), and I'll miss a full day of holidays, but YES, as a big Celinde fan I couldn't be happier atm To make it complete you should've booked for the 10th of Wicked as well hahaha, no. It would have been nice for the stats, but I don't like Wicked that much, and how much 'groupie-phan' my post screamed, i am not an awkward SD girl, so I try to avoid Wicked were possible.
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Post by anita on Sept 27, 2016 9:04:44 GMT
I was about to ask if Michael Crawford would be more involved in some sort of encore seeing as he couldn't sing at the 25th (due to just finishing a performance of The Wizard of Oz), but I totally forgot he's doing The Go-Between. Doesn't that finish on 8th October?
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Post by fiyero on Sept 27, 2016 9:28:15 GMT
Having sligh remorse over not booking this when I had the chance but if I'd been even a few minutes late getting out of work I'd have missed it anyway. Best book the 35th off now
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Post by Anniek on Sept 27, 2016 11:47:30 GMT
I wouldnt be suprised if Ramin/Michael both attend the 30th although they're scheduled in another show that night. They're already in town. During the 30th of LM, JOJ also made his way to the Queens although normally he was scheduled to play Phantom. Would be fun if they now invite Jeremy back at Phantom for the night. (throwback to WEL 2016, ever since that day I hope Peter will take over as Phantom in London one day!)
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Post by CG on the loose on Sept 28, 2016 11:26:16 GMT
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Post by Ade on Sept 28, 2016 11:31:47 GMT
Managed to grab a couple. I've been keeping an eye out the last couple of days and seats keeping popping up on there so worth popping back on the site every now and then for anyone interested.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 21:17:26 GMT
I was about to ask if Michael Crawford would be more involved in some sort of encore seeing as he couldn't sing at the 25th (due to just finishing a performance of The Wizard of Oz), but I totally forgot he's doing The Go-Between. Doesn't that finish on 8th October? 15th, amigo. Extended by popular demand...?!
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Post by zermatt on Sept 28, 2016 23:39:10 GMT
Have just got home from tonight's show. Was very excited to see the new cast and on the whole I had a great night - thought I'd post as I've not posted since this board was formed after Whatsonstage Forum finished!
The show is still magical, and I can't wait to be in the audience for the 30th Gala because I can only imagine it will be even better. Was lucky to be online when they announced the tickets on Twitter! The music still covers me in goosebumps, and it looks as stunning as always.
Ben Forster pleasantly surprised me. Having read a negative review on here a few weeks ago, I wasn't expecting much. I agree that he's a bit thin vocally, and the accent is weird at times. But ultimately, the final scene was heartbreaking and he was very sympathetic. You forgive the Phantom (character and actor) a lot if they can get you in that last scene.
Celinde Schoenmaker for me was a disappointment. She clearly has an incredible voice, but she was so laid back she was horizontal! Her facial expression never changed, and she never had any energy about her. From the stalls she just looked flat the whole way through. Because she's so tall, her lack of energy was even more obvious. I felt like her mind was elsewhere all night, and as a result, her acting choices seemed so odd (for example she giggled whilst saying 'Well father is dead Raoul' in the dressing room scene, like she just wasnt thinking about what she was saying). A big shame. Maybe it was an off night for her, or she wasn't feeling great. Will see when I'm back next Monday.
The rest of the cast were very solid. Nadim Naaman is a very likeable Raoul, and he has a brilliant voice. Raoul is so hard to get right but he is definitely the best I've seen in several years. Carlotta and the two Managers great too. Lots of great comic timing from all three.
Overall I had a lovely time. I just wish Celinde had been a bit more into the show! If she's on for the gala night it will be interesting to see if she has more about her knowing that there will probably be VIPs and former Christines in the audience!
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Post by djp on Sept 29, 2016 4:19:41 GMT
Thats the way to do it /video/1
Missed Katie...
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Post by romeo94 on Sept 30, 2016 19:10:35 GMT
Gala night is sold out online, do we think anymore tickets might go on sale? I wasn't quick enough off the mark!
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