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7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera

7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera

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Britt0913
#07000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:16pm

Just got back from the Majestic. I had won tickets to see Phantom at the BC/EFA Flea Market back in September and finally got to see it tonight. What an awesome show! Hugh Panaro, Julie Hanson and John Cudia were all great! There was an announcement before the show saying how Phantom had opened on January 26, 1988 and the company invited us to join them in celebrating the 7000th performance on Broadway.

After the show, Hugh Panaro gave a little speech about the historical mark and then went into speaking about Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and fundraising.

All in all, it was a great show...just thought I'd share!

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zepka102
#1re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:17pm

CONGRATS PHANTOM!! KEEP GOING STRONG!!


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munkustrap178
#2re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:22pm

I should see it again, it's been 10 years. Sadly, this show would not be open if it weren't for all the Asian tourists.


"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

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zepka102
#3re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:23pm

interesting idea... i don't think so


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Type_A_Tiff
#4re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:26pm

Really? Asian tourists?


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munkustrap178
#5re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:27pm

I do. I walk past if every night of my life (except Mondays,) and I have several friends in the theatre. That work there - some actually on the show, some in the house - and they say atleast 40% of the audience every night are tourists from an asian country. You can't deny it. Just like 89% of Louis Vuitton's profits are from Asians. It's true.


"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

Ebonic_Singer
#6re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:30pm

Hmmm--last time I went that seemed to be the case.

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luvWICKED416
#7re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:31pm

hahaha... wow, you guys keep me entertained

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chinkie azn jai
#8re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:31pm

munkustrap178, I find that really racisit (woo flashback to avenue q). hehe even though my dad happens to be one of those asian tourists who seens POTO a lot. :-P


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Type_A_Tiff
#9re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:31pm

Yep, I'm sure it's true. I'm Asian (-Canadian, but still) and I've seen Phantom 3 times and own several LV items.

Sad, I know. But I AM a good driver, dammit! And I DON'T like Hello Kitty!

Either way - I'm sure a lot of long-running spectacle shows (i.e. Les Mis, Miss Saigon) get a high number of Asian tourists. We want a lot of bang for our buck. But not enough to see Wicked.


"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

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luvWICKED416
#10re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:38pm

"Everyone's a little bit racist..."

masterthes
#11re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:39pm

I would love to see it outlast Cats. Can't wait for the movie either.

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munkustrap178
#12re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:40pm

I'm not racist. God bless 'em for keeping the show running. I was just making an observation.


"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

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Type_A_Tiff
#13re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:45pm

I don't think it's racist if you make a stastical fact or observation. If 40% of the typical Phantom audience is Asian, then 40% of the typical Phantom audience is Asian.

Now, if Munku said, "Phantom sucks, and naturally all those goddamn Asians are the ones keeping it running.", I'd be at him with Chinese water torture as we speak. re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera


"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

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munkustrap178
#14re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:47pm

Actually. Does anyone know what the #1 Asian show is in NYC?


"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

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zepka102
#15re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:48pm

no idea, please enlighten


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munkustrap178
#16re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:49pm

no we gotta get some guesses. you sound really curious...lol


"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

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zepka102
#17re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:50pm

aw maaaaaaan youre gonna make me think this late?


i'll say the producers... no reason, just guessing


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Type_A_Tiff
#18re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:50pm

Okay lemme guess, lemme guess.


"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

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munkustrap178
#19re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:52pm

not the producers...they're too smart for that, they know it's crap.


"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

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Type_A_Tiff
#20re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:52pm

Thank you, Munku.

Okay,*think like an Asian...think like an Asian...*


"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

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zepka102
#21re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:53pm

i'm out. i'll wait for the answer


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munkustrap178
#22re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:55pm

Hurry guys i'm getting bored i have ADD.


"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

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zepka102
#23re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:57pm

chicago?


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Chrysanthemum62001
#24re: 7000th Performance of Phantom of the Opera
Posted: 11/8/04 at 11:58pm

Glad you enjoyed the show! Hugh Panaro is the best Phantom I've ever seen.


"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL


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