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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
costume daily Luan Placks ... key costume stand-by Maija Ross ... wardrobe assistant Jane Spicer ... costume assistant Suzi Turnbull ... costume supervisor Wyn Vaughan-Humphreys ... costume assistant Michael Weldon ... set costumer Dale Wibben ... costume maker Dominic Young ...
- Christine's Hannibal Skirt
- The Phantom's Suit and Cloak
- The "Masquerade" Costumes
- Christine's Blue Dress
- Christine's IL Muto/Rooftop Dress
- Christine's Wedding Dress
Beginning with Christine costume skirt for the fictional Hannibal opera, it's immediately clear within the show's first number that this is an opera onstage, with the most lavish of costuming: fabric piled atop fabric, meticulous beading and gem detailing, and no material spared.
The character of the Phantom is many things...but one trait he does not receive enough credit for is being impressively stylish. To contrast his abnormality of wearing a mask (and, perhaps, in an effort to compensate for his insecurities about what lies beneath it), the Phantom's signature suit and cloak was styled to be sleek and elegant, with ric...
In a stunning flurry of "grinning yellows and spinning reds," the word "spectacle" hardly covers the artistry that we only see flashing glimpses of as the action onstage escalates through this whirling dance number. A total of around 50 to 60 costumes appear in this scene alone (depending upon the production), and some are not even on actual perfor...
Known amongst phans as "the Wishing dress," Christine's Act II costume worn during her soaring moment of self-empowerment in "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" is notably the only time we see Christine wear clothing of her own. In every other scene, she's either in a costume for the opera, a costume for the Masquerade ball...or, at the end, a we...
This is arguably the most elaborate and embellished costume in the production. It's the dress Christine wears when fleeing to the rooftop before taking over Carlotta's role as the Countess in Il Muto. The gown shines from top to bottom with layers upon layers of shimmering lace fabric. Styled after the French Roccoco era, which is marked by extreme...
With the bustle alone weighing 35 pounds, Christine's wedding dress is a carefully crafted work. Comprised of cream silk and silverly lace, the dress isn't perfectly white when you look up close, giving it an almost antique look. This is to avoid the stage lights casting a bluish hue on a stark white fabric. But still, it's worth noting what the so...
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Nov 19, 2018 · Similar to Pittsburgh after Light Up Night, The Phantom of the Opera promises to dazzle you with its aesthetically lush design, from set to costumes. Costume designer Maria Björnson received numerous awards for her inspired work on Phantom, including two Tony Awards for Best Costume and Set. Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of ...
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 ...
Sep 18, 2022 · Bryn Colton/Getty Images ... Actors who played the lead role in "The Phantom of the Opera" walk on stage to take a bow following the 7,486th performance at the Majestic Theatre on January 9, 2006 ...
What profession mixes fashion design, sculpture, and theater? Nate heads backstage at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway to meet members of the cast and crew of “The Phantom of the Opera." While backstage, Nate receives a lesson in costume design. Part of the "Artrageous With Nate" series.
