She sometimes struggled to remove it at all, as the full mask didn’t offer a good angle to grip from. Additionally, it was noted in rehearsals that during the Phantom’s unmasking right before "Stranger Than You Dreamt It ," the actor playing Christine ( Sarah Brightman) struggled to remove the mask in time with the swell of the music, without accidentally taking the Phantom’s wig or prosthetics with it. Prince believed that much of the power of acting was found in the performer’s facial expressions, and with the full face completely obscured, the sensitivity and tragedy of the character was not easily communicated to the audience. Their biggest concern was regarding the Phantom’s ability to emote. So, what problems did the full mask pose? However, by the time director Hal Prince and designer Maria Björnson realized the problems that accompanied a full-face mask, the show’s key art and promotional content had already been decided upon. Originally, the mask covered the Phantom’s entire face save for the chin, closer to its description in Gaston Leroux’s novel, which served as the basis for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical. Phantom of the Opera may be heralded as a musical masterpiece today, the development of the production, leading up to its first preview in 1986 London, was somewhat of a ticking time bomb, with countless changes being made, from direction, to casting, to even the show’s most prominent symbol: the mask. To celebrate its legacy, we’re looking back on the musical's history. And we're answering a question you probably always had but didn’t know the answer to: Why is the mask in the musical’s logo a full face mask, when in the show, the Phantom wears a mask that covers only half his face? The answer is simple: Because the Phantom initially was supposed to wear a full mask onstage. Judging criteria: originality/creativity (40%), adherence to the creative world of BEETLEJUICE the Musical (40%) and overall quality of costume(s) (20%).On April 16, The Phantom of the Opera is closing on Broadway after a historic 35-year run. Hate speech (in any language) is not permitted on attire or props. No simulated, costume or functional weapons are allowed at BEETLEJUICE the Musical. Costumes may not obstruct the view of another audience member, and must fit within the reasonable boundaries of your seat. Entries must not include content from Beetlejuice the movie. Every person entered into the contest, including members of a group, must provide proof of their ticket to that evening's performance. Entries may include groups of up to six (6) people. Contest entries will be accepted between 7:15 pm ET and 7:45 pm ET on October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2022. The costumes will be judged during the performance, and the winner will be announced on-stage during the curtain call.įollow these rules (or you're dead to us). Winner will receive a package of strange and unusual swag. Head to the Marquis Theatre starting 45 minutes before the performance to get a photo of your costume taken by a BEETLEJUICE staff member – group costumes are welcome! Be ready to show your tickets to the BEETLEJUICE staff member. Get tickets to a Friday performance during the month of October and enter the in-person costume contest.
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