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Jan 28, 2018 · Flip Through 21 of the Original Costume Sketches for The Phantom of the Opera Associate costume designer Sam Fleming narrates the secrets behind Maria Björnson’s Tony-winning costumes. 29 PHOTOS
assistant costume designer Wayne Martin ... costume maker Leigh Nicol ... wardrobe assistant Peter Paul ... costume daily Luan Placks ... key costume stand-by Maija Ross ... wardrobe assistant Jane Spicer ... costume assistant Suzi Turnbull ... costume supervisor Wyn Vaughan-Humphreys ...
- The Phantom’s Suit
- Carlotta Guidicelli - The Managers’ Office
- Ballet Chorus - “Hannibal” Slave Girl
- Ubaldo Piangi - “Hannibal” Costume
- Footman - “Masquerade”
- Christine Daae - “Don Juan Triumphant” Costume
The Phantom wears a silk tailsuit, which is normal evening attire for a sophisticated man of this time. From his dress to his dance-like movements, he is the most elegant thing on stage. The two-piece tailsuit is made of woven patterned silk.
This dress is Carlotta’s everyday office wear; she is an opera diva, after all. Carlotta’s ensemble includes a metallic brocade bodice and skirt, with ruffles, braid and jet decor.
Björnson had to create costumes for several distinct fake operas. One way she differentiated the costuming was by providing each a very specific color palette. “Hannibal” was red, green and gold, with little bits of purple. True to operatic fashion, this Ballet Chorus costume from the “Hannibal” opera scene in Act I presents a romanticized version ...
The lead tenor of the Opera Populaire, Ubaldo Piangi, plays the role of Hannibal in the opera of the same name in Act I. His elaborate costume stays true to Björnson’s dedicated palette, including a green brocade tunic with a multicolor skirt and lattice fringe, and painted cleastic armor with sculptural decor.
This is what the footmen still wear at the Paris Opera: a velvet tailcoat with metallic embroidery, ivory and gold brocade waistcoat and breeches. The ensemble is worn with white stockings and white wig.
Inspired by Spanish folklore style, this costume is worn by Christine in the opera of “Don Juan Triumphant” when she plays the character of Zerlina in Act II. Björnson created all the costumes of “Don Juan” in earthy tones. This piece is made of silk taffeta with contrast embroidery and a brocade stomacher. Sam Fleming, the US Costume Associate, jo...
Apr 13, 2023 · April 13, 2023. In 1986 London, a new musical on the West End from hit composer Andrew Lloyd Webber , The Phantom of the Opera, became a smash sensation, and quickly transferred to Broadway ...
Dec 16, 2002 · New York City. December 16, 2002. The Phantom of the Opera. Maria Björnson, a two-time Tony Award winner for her set and costume designs for the long-running Andrew Lloyd Webber...
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Jan 26, 2017 · Norm Lewis in The Phantom of the Opera. Joan Marcus. James Barbour. Matthew Murphy. Jeff Keller played a limited replacement engagement. Ted Keegan played a limited replacement engagement. Brad ...
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