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| The Phantom - Anthony Crivello |
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| Raoul (Andrew Ragone), The Phantom, Christine (Kristi Holden) |
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| CAKE! |
Are you coming to Las Vegas soon? If so one of the best shows on the Las Vegas strip is The Phantom of the Opera! This wonderful and exciting show celebrated its 2000th performance on Tuesday Feb 1st. It is easy to see why the house was packed! What could be said about this production? The lavishness of the sets, the intricate beautiful costumes, the magnificent chandelier, the extraordinary talented cast all is included in this show!
It was interesting to have lunch with the cast of The Phantom and then see them perform on stage, The Phantom who is played by Anthony Crivello is a method trained actor and his intense performance enhances the Phantom’s every move. To be able to portray such a tormented soul night after night takes extreme talent. When asked if he had seen the movie Crivello answered that he had not. Why? Because it might affect his performance in ways that he might not be aware of. That is dedication! He also spoke about before the show opened it was seven weeks of grueling rehearsals, plus the fact that he auditioned 4 times and took part in one rehearsal before being cast.
After the performance on Tuesday night he addressed the crowd and thanked them on behalf of the cast and stated that he was proud and fortunate to work with such a talented cast on all levels. He did mention that he has spent over 80 days total when added up in the make-up chair and compared it to Moses 40 days and nights on the ark! A comparison that the audience enjoyed!
The stagecraft and costumes are breathtaking! DETAIL, DETAIL, DETAIL! Nothing is overlooked. Sequins, feather, fur and brocade and silk! Every costume and especially the Masquerade scene will take your breath away.
Every actor from the leads to the chorus brings a special magic each night to the stage. The voices are pure and strong! So the recommendation? If you are an engineer you will marvel at the stagecraft, if you are an opera lover you will love the voices, if you are an actor you will appreciate the performances of each character, if you are none of the above and are a much appreciated tourist….SEE THE SHOW!
The show is Dark on Sundays and on Saturdays has a 7pm performance and a 9:30 pm performance. For ticket information call 1-702-414-9000 or in person visit the Phantom Box Office at The Venetian – 9:30 am – 11:30 pm daily.
http://www.phantomlasvegas.com/
