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.
