I watched every film I could find, including the Lon Chaney silent film and the miniseries starring Charles Dance.īut nothing could supplant Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece.Īround this time, I began to get serious about sewing. But it wasn’t enough! I searched for a good translation of the original novel by Gaston Leroux, as well as sequels, prequels, and alternate versions. I went out and bought the soundtracks to both the movie and the original London cast recording. We drove through an ice storm to get to the movie theater-another memory that will stay with me forever.
As soon as my husband showed me the preview, I knew it was going to be something spectacular. Talk about romantic!įast forward two years, to the premiere of the Schumacher film. My fiance (now husband) woke me up one morning by playing “All I Ask of You” on the piano. Oh, I’d heard the music before-who hasn’t? But I’d never paid that much attention to it. Twelve years ago, I discovered The Phantom of the Opera.
But first, let me explain why these costumes mean so much to me. In this two-part article, we’ll take a closeup look at the costumes featured in the exhibit. The Phantom’s Suit & Cloak and Christine’s Aminta Dress (Costume Exhibit)
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