PHRATERNITY: Squigs Phetes The Phantom of the Opera

PHRATERNITY

As The Phantom of the Opera concludes its legendary Broadway run, here is a series of collected stories and trivia from backstage and beyond. This chapter, PHRATERNITY, features the men who have played the tortured titular character over the legendary run, in full runs or limited replacement runs. A finale image will post tomorrow as the final curtain falls, Sunday April 16. 2023.

Special thanks to press rep Mike Borowski  of The Publicity Office, Greg Mills whose amazing photos have been both reference and inspiration, Steve Brodner who inspired this feature’s format, and the phine pholks at Phantom Broadway, past and present, who have shared their stories.

PHIRSTS: Squigs Phetes The Phantom of the Opera

PHIRSTS

As The Phantom of the Opera concludes its legendary Broadway run, here is a series of collected stories and trivia from backstage and beyond. This chapter, PHIRSTS, is about representation, featuring the first BIPOC/AAPI actors to play principal roles in the Broadway company.

Special thanks to press rep Mike Borowski  of The Publicity Office, Greg Mills whose amazing photos have been both reference and inspiration, Steve Brodner who inspired this feature’s format, and the phine pholks at Phantom Broadway, past and present, who have shared their stories.

PHAMILY & PHUN: Squigs Phetes The Phantom of the Opera

PHAMILY & PHUN

As The Phantom of the Opera concludes its legendary Broadway run, here is a series of collected stories and trivia from backstage and beyond. This chapter, PHAMILY & PHUN offers a peek behind the scenes: good times, laughs, community. A new chapter will be posted each day before the final curtain falls on Sunday April 16. 2023.

Special thanks to press rep Mike Borowski  of The Publicity Office, Greg Mills whose amazing photos have been both reference and inspiration, Steve Brodner who inspired this feature’s format, and the phine pholks at Phantom Broadway, past and present, who have shared their stories.

PHOLLIES & PHAILS: Squigs Phetes The Phantom of the Opera

PHOLLIES & PHAILS

As The Phantom of the Opera concludes its legendary Broadway run, here is a series of collected stories and trivia from backstage and beyond. This chapter, PHOLLIES & PHAILS  tells a few tales of times things didn’t exactly go according to plan onstage.

A new chapter will be posted each day as the final curtain falls on Sunday April 16. 2023. Special thanks to press rep Mike Borowski  of The Publicity Office, Greg Mills whose amazing photos have been both reference and inspiration, Steve Brodner who inspired this feature’s format, and the phine pholks at Phantom Broadway, past and present, who have shared their stories.

PHAMILIARITIES: Squigs Phetes The Phantom of the Opera

PHAMILIARITIES

As The Phantom of the Opera concludes its legendary Broadway run, here is a series of collected stories and trivia from backstage and beyond. This chapter, PHAMILIARITIES, features familiar sights and routines and traditions backstage. A chapter will be posted daily until the final curtain falls on Sunday April 16. 2023.

Special thanks to press rep Mike Borowski  of The Publicity Office, Greg Mills whose amazing photos have been both reference and inspiration, Steve Brodner who inspired this feature’s format, and the phine pholks at Phantom Broadway, past and present, who have shared their stories.

PHANTOM PHACTORY: Squigs Phetes The Phantom of the Opera

PHANTOM PHACTORY

Squigs Fetes Phantom

As The Phantom of the Opera concludes its legendary Broadway run, here is a series of collected stories and trivia from backstage and beyond. This chapter, PHANTOM PHACTORY, finds us in the room where Phantoms are made: the makeup room. I witnessed the process in person one evening in March, and here are the resulting sketches. A chapter will be posted daily until the final curtain falls on Sunday April 16. 2023.

Special thanks to press rep Mike Borowski of The Publicity Office, Greg Mills whose amazing photos have been both reference and inspiration, Steve Brodner who inspired this feature’s format, and the phine pholks at Phantom Broadway past and present who have shared their stories.

PHOUNDATIONS: Squigs Phetes The Phantom of the Opera

As The Phantom of the Opera concludes its legendary Broadway run, here is a series of collected stories and trivia from backstage and beyond. This chapter, PHOUNDATIONS, features tales from early on in the establishment of the show on Broadway. A chapter will be posted daily as the final curtain falls on Sunday April 16. 2023.

Special thanks to press rep Mike Borowski of The Publicity Office, Greg Mills whose amazing photos have been both reference and inspiration, Steve Brodner who inspired this feature’s format, and the phine pholks at Phantom Broadway, past and present, who have shared their stories.

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