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Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
#25re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/7/09 at 12:40amSo you could see both in one day, of course!
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#26re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/7/09 at 1:03am$$$$$
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"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
Sally
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#27re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/7/09 at 1:55am
So you could see both in one day, of course!
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It could happen.
Think how effective the final scene in the original show will be with a sequel down the street. The Phantom, devastated by the loss of Christine sings, "It's over now, the music of the night."
...But only a hermit who has been living in a cave for months before coming out to see a couple of Broadway shows will have missed the massive publicity campaign that is coming. He or she will know it's not over. "Buck up, Phanty. You're going to get another chance on Coney Island!"
Princeton2
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/08
#28re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/7/09 at 2:45am
Ive seen many many Phantoms over the years and Ramin Karimloo is head and shoulders above the rest. Yes hes a good looking guy, but that has nothing to do with his performance. He is one of the few actors who really acts the role, he completely inhabits the role. I would compare him to Heath ledger in The Dark Knight. His rock vocals also really work in the show. You tube him! He has also been brilliant in Miss Saigon, Les Miz and his earlier stint in Phantom.
I also know people who have been involved in workshops etc and have had nothing but good to great stuff to say.
EganFan2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/8/04
#29re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/7/09 at 3:23pmI have a feeling that ALW will close the original once the sequel comes to fruition. I can see him saying "It's time for another chapter of the Phantom's story". I just pray he doesn't subject us to countless bad amateur productions staged around the country. Please, spare us that.
#30re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/7/09 at 5:15pm
I just pray he doesn't subject us to countless bad amateur productions staged around the country. Please, spare us that.
He's weird with that. I would imagine Phantom would be released due to the large amount of money everyone involved would make licensing regional productions, but he does have shows that have been closed for quite some time like Sunset Boulevard, Starlight Express and Whistle Down the Wind which have never been released. Starlight Express doesn't even make much sense. If theatres can do Cats then they could certainly do Starlight Express.
winston89
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/18/06
#31re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/7/09 at 7:48pm
Wasn't one of the original ideas for Phantom II: Electric Boogaloo that it would open while the original one was still playing? That way the people (the few people) who haven't seen The Phantom Of The Opera can see that before they see Phantom II: Electric Boogaloo.
I will admit, I do like Phantom. However, I am very weary of the whole aspect of a sequel for many reasons, but also because there has always been a bad history of sequels in the past.
As for bad amateur productions, I would think it would be harder to do Starlight Express then it would be to do Cats. For Starlight Express, you need the whole roller skating aspect of the show. For an amateur production of Cats, you just need bad dancers in leotards who can't dance or sing and over act like hell.
"If you try to shag my husband while I am still alive, I will shove the art of motorcycle maintenance up your rancid little Cu**. That's a good dear"
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bwayinside2
Swing Joined: 2/7/09
#32re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/7/09 at 8:09pm
I'm a little confused about the gossip nature of the Playbill article... I thought that was a news site.
In any case, the RIALTO CHATTER also mentions Elena Shaddow: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/RIALTO_CHATTER_Will_the_PHANTOM_Sing_Once_Again_withSierra_20090206.
That sounds like a great choice!
#33re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/8/09 at 10:17am
I just checked out Ramin's website and....HOLY HOTNESS BATMAN!
It's a shame his face (and body) will be covered up...
"Y'all have a GRAND day now"
#34re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/8/09 at 7:17pmElena Shaddow would be splendid. Love her.
DrTheatre
Broadway Star Joined: 9/23/05
#35re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/8/09 at 9:13pm
Here is a picture of our new Phantom...
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You can have your say,
You can set you goals
And seize the day,
You've been given the freedom
To work your way
To the head of the line-
To the head of the line!"
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#36re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/8/09 at 9:16pmI'm pretty sure that's not him in the lower right-hand corner...
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#37re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/8/09 at 9:52pmA star is born or a star is porn?
DrTheatre
Broadway Star Joined: 9/23/05
#38re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/9/09 at 12:27amThe girl in the right hand corner is the Christine understudy. She is showing us the new Choreography!
"In the U.S.A.
You can have your say,
You can set you goals
And seize the day,
You've been given the freedom
To work your way
To the head of the line-
To the head of the line!"
---Stephen Sondheim
jcdenton08
Chorus Member Joined: 9/19/08
#39re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/9/09 at 4:39am
Updated On: 2/9/09 at 04:39 AM
#40re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/9/09 at 6:31am
A star is born or a star is porn?
*Dies* Haha, sorry! He really is a talented singer, though. However, I have noticed that he tends to go slightly off-key... and then STAY off-key for the remainder of the song/line. So about three-quarters of the time, he sounds gorgeous, and the other quarter of the time it's... not so much.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
Swil
Swing Joined: 10/29/08
#41re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/9/09 at 7:10am
I found this post quite interesting seeing that you seem to follow his roles and career yet still don't like him. You've even bought his album. Why?
I have to disagree with your comments on his work ethics. I have never seen him phone in a performance nor have I heard anyone connected with him say that. In fact, those who I have heard speak of him who have worked with him have said that he may keep himself to himself at times but his dedication to the work is insane. With his current role, I can see why people have compared his intensity to that of Health Ledger's as the joker.
What I found funny about your post is that if ALW had bad feedback of his ethics and performance he would have not have hired Ramin for this huge role, if it's true that Ramin in fact has been offered the part. He probably wouldn't have had Ramin back three times to create the Phantom in the sequel on three occasions either. Ramin also I think has been the only Phantom to have been nominated for best take over for the Theatregoers' Choice Awards. So I would have thought he's doing a great job. He's never struck me as an actor who would get bored or at least let that come across in his performances. You are right about him not coming from a theatre school route but I have spoken to him at stage door many times and find him quite astute when it comes to acting techniques and he seems to have taught himself. I know he is a fan of Mesnier and Stratsberg (sp?) He tends to do lots of research for roles especially The Phantom where he has studied Autism for it. I think that's why the character seems more human and heartfelt. I think it's refreshing his instinctive approach as opposed to doing the normal theatre route.
Not to mention that he probably, in my opinion has one of the most exciting voices in Theatre and with how he currently plays the Phantom, I don't know how he does that eight times a week with that intensity.
Sounds like you may not like him as a person or have fallen out with him. Each to their own I guess.
jcdenton08
Chorus Member Joined: 9/19/08
#42re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/9/09 at 7:42amI withdraw my post.
Sally
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#43re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/9/09 at 2:07pm
----About amateur productions. Last year, R.U.G tried an experiment in which they allowed six high schools and colleges to perform the show. I assume that they were trying to find out how well---or badly---the show could be done by non-professionals with out the resources of professional theater.
As far as I know R.U.G. has not commented on how well they think the experiment went.
#44re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/9/09 at 3:11pmSierra was really good as Christine in PHANTOM: LAS VEGAS.
wizard2joe
Featured Actor Joined: 11/20/08
#45re: Sierra Bogges & Ramin Karimloo to play leads in Phantom 2?
Posted: 2/12/09 at 1:44am
iys going to be a movie right?
or is on stage
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