Where Were you in January 1988?- Page 2

[wickedfreak]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#25

Posted: 1/8/06 at 9:31pm

I was a little egg inside my mother. lol

[thesparklingdiamond]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#26

Posted: 1/8/06 at 9:40pm

like many others that have posted I was very young. So I guess I was doing what 2 year olds do... and probably watching disney cartoons. "mihee mouse" as I used to say. As for the first time I saw phantom...it was in 8th grade drama class for a field trip. 3rd mezz seats....2nd to last row in the whole theater and I was still in awe. And I've been obsessed ever since.

[lovinlovett]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#27

Posted: 1/8/06 at 9:40pm

I was 18 years old and probably at a Bon Jovi concert.

Loved theater as a child (thanks to my parents) but lost interest as a teen. Didn't start loving it again until the past few years.

[BroadwayBaby21]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#28

Posted: 1/8/06 at 9:46pm

I was inside my mother's tummy. hehe. :)

-If you don't like your fate, change it. You are your own master.- Aida

[MargoChanning]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#29

Posted: 1/8/06 at 9:55pm

I was immersed in the DC theatre scene and making regular trips to NYC to see shows there. I was in school, but performing regular club gigs all over, singing everywhere I could.

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

[Mamie]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#30

Posted: 1/8/06 at 10:05pm

I was 37, working full time in DC (Margo - why didn't I run into you?) and kicking myself repeatedly for not getting tickets when they first went on sale.

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[filmgirl325]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#31

Posted: 1/8/06 at 10:05pm

The ripe ago of two...aahhh fond memories...I saw the national tour of it in Hartford when I was about 16.

"It's the smile you smile that counts, happy thoughts in large amounts, any problem you can trounce, you can bounce right back."--Donald O'Connor

[Piazzaslight]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#32

Posted: 1/8/06 at 10:07pm

I was born four years later! My sisters were born a little later after it opened, so I wasn't even here yet! :)

MARGARET: "Clara, stop that. That's illegal." - The Light in the Piazza

"I'm not in Bambi and I'm not blonde!" - Idina Menzel

[MargoChanning]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#33

Posted: 1/8/06 at 10:11pm

Who knows, maybe I did run into you, Mamie

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

[EddieVarley]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#34

Posted: 1/8/06 at 10:21pm

I was lucky enough to have been there from the very beginning, yes sir, I saw the show in Jan.'88, it was and still is a thrill. I also had the chance to visit with Michael Crawford after the show, such an inspiration!

I've seen it countless times since, the power and romance always fills me with emotion....and I'll surely be there cheering them on tomorrow too, BRAVO...O.G.!

[zepka102]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#35

Posted: 1/8/06 at 10:28pm

Eddie, you better give a full report for us less fortunate who can't be there!

::bust a move::

[cathywellerstein]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#36

Posted: 1/8/06 at 10:32pm

i was celebrating my 1st birthday on the day that it opened.

[stylinbohemian]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#37

Posted: 1/8/06 at 10:44pm

I wasnt even a fetis yet

"If There's One Thing to Learn it's You Just Can't Go Wrong If You Follow Your Heart, and End With A Song"

[EddieVarley]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#38

Posted: 1/8/06 at 10:53pm

I shall Zepka, The Phantom of the Opera has inspired so many people, including several performers in Broadway productions right now...the show really does have a special energy.

I remember walking out of the theater that cool January night and taking the short walk around to the Majestic stage door, I was so nervous and excited, Mr. Crawford treated me like an old friend, his kindness and humor is something I'll always remember.

I like to think that night helped me to decide to take this amazing journey of a life in the theater, one that continues to delight and reward.
Updated On: 1/8/06 at 10:53 PM

[zepka102]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#39

Posted: 1/8/06 at 10:54pm

that's great Eddie... i can't agree more

::bust a move::

[BroadwayBeauty08]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#40

Posted: 1/8/06 at 11:13pm

i wasent even thought of yet mom was becomming an alcholic so no time for baby so i was born in 90 ^_^ Eddie thats really cool u met micheal crawford too bad u two dident stay in touch then that would have been really really cool
(btw my y button is reall sticki and is sticking to the keyyyy board so thats why i used u's instead of spelling it out i normall dont talk like that lol)

[colleen_lee]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#41

Posted: 1/8/06 at 11:20pm

I can relate Eddie, Phantom was definitely my gateway into musical theater. As I said previously, I was 7 when I first discovered the cast recording and it completely hooked me, it was really my first exposure to musical theatre/theatre in general. It was my exposure to that production that sucked me into the art form. Though I don't put Phantom in even my top 5 favorite musicals today, it still holds a really special place in my heart.

"You just can't win. Ever. Look at the bright side, at least you are not stuck in First Wives Club: The Musical. That would really suck. " --Sueleen Gay

[EddieVarley]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#42

Posted: 1/8/06 at 11:37pm

Actually BB08, I've heard from him every now and then thru the years via letters, and was lucky enough to see him in The Woman in White in London a few seasons back, he's one of the best.

His passionate and fragile Phantom is still the ultimate version of the character for me.

[Malice]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#43

Posted: 1/8/06 at 11:46pm

1988, in high school. Lovinlovett, same boat as you. I was listening to the Psychedlic Furs and The Cure and hiding my Annie original cast album from the eyes of the my goth friends.

[DirtyRottenGirl]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#44

Posted: 1/9/06 at 12:41am

I was three years old dancing and singing to the "Elephant Show"

[ShiningStar]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#45

Posted: 1/9/06 at 12:43am

I was in my mother's womb getting ready to arrive 2 months later! Haha =)

[rowers unite]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#46

Posted: 1/9/06 at 1:33am

i was 6 months old

[liotte]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#47

Posted: 1/9/06 at 1:34am

I was 9, living in Denver, so I was probably skiing.

[dramaparoxysm23]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#48

Posted: 1/9/06 at 1:50am

My mother was one month pregnant with me. :)

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[Radioactiveduck]

re: A Tribute To Phantom Of The Opera: The Longest Running Musical In Broa#49

Posted: 1/9/06 at 1:53am

I wasn't even a thought. How freaky is that?