Posted: 11/1/17 at 8:44am
Posted: 11/1/17 at 8:47am
Call_me_jorge said: "Maybe Cortes is injured?"
I think he's just ill.
Posted: 11/1/17 at 2:18pm
acm8468 said: "I asked on my second night at the show. The first Saturday evening performance in Detroit. Was told by a person with the production back at the sound/light booth that he was sick. Interestingly though theymake no announcement that Cortes is out and Murphy is on. No insert in the playbill either. It's only on the board in the lobby. I thought per equity that they have to do two of the three ways to announce an understudy? I have been three nights so far...going back for my fourth tonight and each time it's been the same. No announcement, no insert. Just the notice on the board. Doesn't matter to me as I think Murphy is amazing in the role but listening to conversations during intermission....people think they are seeing Cortes as they don'tlook at the board coming in."
Huh. I had no idea that he wasn't the one who was one since I didn't look at the board. Weird not to have an insert.
Posted: 11/1/17 at 4:49pm
Hiccup last night. First post said a 30-minute delay, then appears to have gone on longer:
https://www.facebook.com/DPACNC/photos/a.90978727271.81575.17435627271/10155876548222272/?type=3&theater
Posted: 11/2/17 at 3:21am
If this tour doesn't get its act together, people will start calling it SHOW NEVER OPENS.
Posted: 11/2/17 at 9:10am
A Director said: "If this tour doesn't get its act together, people will start calling it SHOW NEVER OPENS."
DPAC: "The show traveled to Durham from Detroit and transportation delays resulted in some of the key sets and staging arriving later than expected which in turn caused the set-up time to run longer than planned."
Posted: 11/2/17 at 11:23am
Last night's show started at 7:40 - I only consider that about 5 minutes late since nothing ever starts until at least 7:35. One tiny issue with the turntable near the beginning but other than that everything seemed to go smoothly.
Posted: 11/2/17 at 12:50pm
Justin D said: "Odd question for someone who has seen the show (from close) is there a deformity? is there makeup? You see nothing except the bald cap on the DVD and was wondering if they are using anything at all."
It appears to be very limited:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?sns=em&v=yOswQievGks&app=desktop
Updated On: 11/2/17 at 12:50 PM
Posted: 11/2/17 at 1:38pm
It's probably a lot easier for the actor and his skin not to have to apply prosthetics 8 times a week. And since the Phantom's deformity isn't addressed as extensively as it is in Phantom of the Opera I think its fine to go with a simpler design. Having said that, it could be so much better. I've seen 3D make up effects done with just highlights and shading that make it look almost as if the wearer is using a prosthetic. They could have attempted something like that.
Posted: 11/2/17 at 1:52pm
CATSNYrevival said: "It's probably a lot easier for the actor and his skin not to have to apply prosthetics 8 times a week. And since the Phantom'sdeformity isn't addressed as extensively as it is in Phantom of the Opera I think its fine to go with a simpler design. Having said that, it could be so much better. I've seen 3D make up effects done with just highlights and shading that make it look almost as if the wearer is usingaprosthetic. They could have attempted something like that."
I was surprised at how minimal the makeup was in the video. Maybe with all these delayed curtain times, they figured it's best to go with something that doesn't take nearly as much time as in the original. 
They should hire someone from RuPaul's Drag Race to show them how to beat a face to maximum effect.
Updated On: 11/3/17 at 01:52 PM
Posted: 11/2/17 at 2:50pm
I noticed at 50 seconds in on the Character Study video the Phantom's ring is in a Stacy Adams ring box. Is that wear that ring comes from??? I never knew that. Unfortunately, I can't find it online anywhere. I'd love to have one!! I'm sure they probably made it special for the show.
Posted: 11/3/17 at 1:04am
does anyone know if Gardar Thor Cortes is back in the show?
Posted: 11/3/17 at 9:16am
mozgrrl said: "I noticed at 50 seconds in on the Character Study video the Phantom's ring is in a Stacy Adams ring box. Is that wear that ring comes from??? I never knew that. Unfortunately, I can't find it online anywhere. I'd love to have one!! I'm sure they probably made it special for the show."
No idea. I'm afraid I don't even know who Stacy Adams is.
Posted: 11/3/17 at 9:19am
mikey89 said: "does anyone know if Gardar Thor Cortes is back in the show?"
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Posted: 11/3/17 at 11:17am
Lot666 said: "CATSNYrevival said: "It's probably a lot easier for the actor and his skin not to have to apply prosthetics 8 times a week. And since the Phantom'sdeformity isn't addressed as extensively as it is in Phantom of the Opera I think its fine to go with a simpler design. Having said that, it could be so much better. I've seen 3D make up effects done with just highlights and shading that make it look almost as if the wearer is usingaprosthetic. They could have attempted something like that."
I was surprised at how minimal the makeup was in the video. Maybe with all these delayed curtain times, they figured it's best to go with something that doesn't take nearly as much time as the in the original.
They should hire someone from RuPaul's Drag Race to show them how to beat a face to maximum effect."
I often also thought why dont they just do the Phantom's makeup as face paint rather than prosthetic, but then it occurred to me that doing it painted on can almost take longer to do since most of the painting on the prosthetic is done beforehand.
Posted: 11/4/17 at 6:39pm
Based on Meghan's Instagram Post it doesn't look or sound like it. He was certainly out when we saw the show in Baltimore. Now that Ramin Karimloo is leaving Anastasia maybe he could be brought back onboard as Erik...especially if LND is heading to Broadway!!!?????????? https://instagram.com/p/BbFTOw3FmBb/
Posted: 11/5/17 at 10:48am
Posted: 11/5/17 at 11:46am
Lot666 said: "A Director said: "If this tour doesn't get its act together, people will start calling it SHOW NEVER OPENS."
DPAC: "The show traveled to Durham from Detroit and transportation delays resulted in some of the key sets and staging arriving later than expected which in turn caused the set-up time to run longer than planned.""
The booking agent and producers really screwed the pooch - who thought that scheduling a long jump of a large tour that early on in the itinerary would go well?
Posted: 11/5/17 at 9:21pm
Are you going? If so please report back on how he is
Posted: 11/5/17 at 10:04pm
h6p8gv said: "Are you going? If so please report back on how he is"
Just got back, he was good but the voice was a bit weaker than Bronson Norris Murphy and of course I have not seen Garoar Cortes. Meghan Picerno was outstanding although her voice seemed more strained relative to her Tuesday evening performance.
Posted: 11/6/17 at 9:46am
nycncbrguy said: "Based on Meghan's Instagram Post it doesn't look or sound like it. He was certainly out when we saw the show in Baltimore. Now that Ramin Karimloo is leaving Anastasia maybe he could be brought back onboard as Erik...especially if LND is heading to Broadway!!!??????????https://instagram.com/p/BbFTOw3FmBb/"
Ugh. NOooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Ramin already ruined the 25th anniversary recording, isn't that enough? 
Also, he has his own gigs already scheduled in London. I don't think he has any desire to play Phantom again.
Posted: 11/8/17 at 1:47pm
Has anyone else seen local TV advertising for the LND tour? I was in a doctor's office waiting room on Monday morning and heard an unexpected snippet of familiar music; I looked up and was surprised to see an ad for the tour on the TV.
Updated On: 11/9/17 at 01:47 PM
Posted: 11/8/17 at 4:40pm
Lot666 said: "Has anyone else seen local TV advertising for the LND tour? I was in a doctor's office waiting room on Monday morning and heard an unexpected snippet of familiar music; I looked up and was surprised to see anadd for the tour on the TV."
I have not seen a TV spot for LND, but I'm happy AF that there is one!! :)
Posted: 11/8/17 at 8:28pm
