Phantom Broadway 30th? — Page 4

The Distinctive Baritone said: "I’m curious as to whether Barbour would be staying if it weren’t for the whole Harvey Weinstein thing,"

That's a bit of a stretch, James has been wanting to leave for a while now to spend more time with his wife and kids but the producers wanted him to stay longer

The Distinctive Baritone said: "I’m curious as to whether Barbour would be staying if it weren’t for the whole Harvey Weinstein thing,"

As easy as it is to draw a connection there, I don't think the two are related. People from within the show indicated months ago that Mr. Barbour was leaving, long before the Weinstein story broke.

Lot666 said: Who is the current touring Phantom? I saw it near the beginning of the run with Chris Mann and I thought he was woefully miscast. It was the worst performance of the show I've ever seen."

The tour Phantom is Derrick Davis and I'll be seeing him in Philly on Nov 11...can't wait. I'll give you a report once I see him :)

Updated On: 10/31/17 at 10:15 AM

Lot666 said: "Justin D said: "If it is Michael X, does that mean PoB isnt doing too well? seems a short run for him and Kaley Ann"

PoB closed on October 29.

Did it? I feel so embarrassed, somehow I missed seeing that story.

Yea Derrick's voice is wonderful, Hope he makes it to the Broadway version soon.

I do remember Chris Mann saying in interviews that he wants a go at the Broadway version, I would not hate this because I will say it could be worse (Cooper Grodin)

Interesting take on who should play the Phantom for the 30th:

https://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/15-actors-wed-love-to-see-as-the-30th-anniversary-phantom/

mozgrrl said: "Interesting take on who should play the Phantom for the 30th:

https://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/15-actors-wed-love-to-see-as-the-30th-anniversary-phantom/"

I saw this article when it was published a few weeks ago and I can't say that any of them would be particularly exciting to me. Maybe Michael Cerveris, but definitely none of the younger guys.

I want Anthony Warlow.

The only one there I have thought about in the past was Aaron Lazar, but he still comes across more as a Raoul to me than a Phantom.

Another former Phantom from the tour who will soon be leaving cats when it closes is Richard Todd Adams, I thought vocally he was wonderful in the role.

I'm so glad now that my plans for coming fell through, lol. Now I don't feel like i am missing out anymore

curel1 said: "Peter Joback is the Phantom

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/190158/the-phantom-of-the-opera-announces-peter-joback-as-30th-anniversary-leading-man/"

I can't say I'm thrilled, but it could've been worse; at least they're not bringing in Chris Mann. I rather like Mr. Joback's take on the role from an acting perspective and he's the right age (46), but he unfortunately lacks the vocal range and strength to do justice to "Music of the Night" (I felt sorry for him when he was singing next to Warlow, Owen-Jones, and Karimloo).

I'm curious as to why they chose to bring him in for just three month. Why not let whoever is really going to take over the role also do the anniversary?

Lot666 said: "curel1 said: "Peter Joback is the Phantom

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/190158/the-phantom-of-the-opera-announces-peter-joback-as-30th-anniversary-leading-man/"

I can't say I'm thrilled, but it could've been worse; at least they're not bringing in Chris Mann. I rather like Mr. Joback's take on the role from an acting perspective and he's the right age (46), but he unfortunately lacks the vocal range and strength to do justice to "Music of the Night" (I felt sorry for him when he was singing next to Warlow, Owen-Jones, and Karimloo).

I'm curious as to why they chose to bring him in for just three month. Why not let whoever is really going to take over the role also do the anniversary?"

That's what I thought too. I'm trying to reserve judgement till I see him in the role, but I wasn't a fan of his vocals when I heard him before. Now I'm basically just waiting to see who takes the role after...

I obviously don't know the reasoning behind it, and for an anniversary I do like that he has a connection to the show, but I am also wondering- is it that hard to get new people for the role? I guess I'll have to see if there is a new new Phantom after Joback for that answer.

His acting is ok

but there is a line from the show that Carlotta uses that for me describes him as the Phantom

"doesn't have the voice"



Maybe it is a challenge to fill the role.....A lot of productions don't like to bump up swings/understudies because they are quite valuable in those positions. Some big names that the other post spoke of as being possible replacements might be all snooty about coming in as a replacement. I remember reading years ago that when the show first opened in London they had problems finding Carlottas. Surely that even still after 30 years it would be a nice job to have (if you are capable).