meet the cast?

[sunny4458]

Posted: 1/20/06 at 1:45pm

I have just been offered tickets to the Phantom along with either post or pre-theatre cast party admission. The fine print says 'at least one member of the show you are seeing will be there'.

Hard Rock Cafe is one place I believe after the show that is the party spot.

Has anyone ever heard of this? Sounds fishy to me.

Thanks for any input.
Would like to meet some Phantom cast members as I will probably not get to Broadway anytime soon again.
Any place they usually hang out?

Steph (Phantom Phan)

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 1/20/06 at 1:47pm

You can always meet cast members at the stage door.

[sunny4458]

Posted: 1/20/06 at 1:58pm

"Not exactly what I had in mind, but OK."
I assume they would be rather rushed not sitting around having a drink.

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 1/20/06 at 2:21pm

Actually, a lot of actors will take the time to actually have a conversation with you at the stage door, and not seem rushed.

[sunny4458]

Posted: 1/20/06 at 4:26pm

so has anyone talked to any of POTO's cast before a show, or is it better after a show? How do you get to their dressing rooms at the majestic?

My 2 year old has heard ALW's music so much that he has his own movements for the songs, especially Masquerade. How he got the Phantom's steps down the stairs right, we'll never know. But he stomps forbodingly on the kitchen floor and points his plastic sword at everyone as the Phantom sings.....turning into a frenzied running after my other son and ending with an imitation of Raoul's heavy breathing.


Updated On: 1/20/06 at 04:26 PM

[myManCape]

Posted: 1/20/06 at 5:15pm

The cast of Phantom is very nice after the show. Hovever if your going to meet "The Phantom" (Howard McGillin) he does not come out after matinees and often takes up to an hour or so after evening shows.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/20/06 at 5:24pm

Very often theater parties arrange these meetings for the people in their group. Remember, the cast member you are meeting may very well be a chorus member, but usually it's someone with a speaking role.

Don't get your hopes high about having cocktails with Howard McGillan.

[sunny4458]

Posted: 1/20/06 at 6:55pm

That is exactly what I thought! Thank you.

I don't have dreams of having cocktails with Mr McGillan. I already have my own phantom I am head over heals with, (shown on the left in my son's mask.
In fact this is our anniversary we are spending in NYC.
Being a Phantom Phan, I would love to chat with ALW.

My hubby and I also wouldn't mind meeting the Scottish Phantom he hired to act in his movie. Now HE is a real charactor!
An amazing thing Andrew did, letting an average voice replace our Phantom's. Allowing a talented voice to be replaced by one that relied solely on passion, allows the average man to sing "The Music of the Night" to his lover or wife, whereas he may never have tried before.

After the movie came out, that was the first time I got my husband to sing it to me! It makes my knees weak. Thanks Andrew!

"McGillin" sounds Scottish, too, perhaps. Maybe we will sneak a handshake. Can't wait to see his performance for the first time. If he is of Celtic descent, the combo should be quite moving!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/20/06 at 7:26pm

I believe Howard is Irish.

[sunny4458]

Posted: 1/20/06 at 9:38pm

Perfect!

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 1/21/06 at 1:25pm

If you don't mind my asking, who is offering this "special promotional" deal. I've not heard of this too often, unless it's part of a dinner/show tour package or as mentioned a theater group.

The cast is often asked to be part of certain promotional offers. But unless it's a major promotion you rarely get the
main lead(s) taking part. Promotions are sometimes written in their contracts.

Most performers will stay to greet fans at the door after a show. Prior to show they just want to get inside and get dressed. Leads don't often come out between shows during a 2 show day, unless they need something like fresh coffee or the ATM machine!

You don't go backstage or anywhere near dressing rooms unless you personally know someone in the show and the stage door mgr. has your name on a list or clearance for you.

The Majestic stage door is actually on the street behind the Majestic (W.46th?). There is a long corridor which leads to 2 doors. Majestic's door is on the right.

Have fun!

Updated On: 1/21/06 at 01:25 PM

[sunny4458]

Posted: 1/21/06 at 1:55pm

Thanks so much! Believe it or not I was just searching the web on how to get to the dressing room doors!
I hope it is not a cold night. Maybe they would like a treat or gift? I love to do that kind of thing.

I can't imagine doing the show so many times a week and twice a day! Hard work. Glad to all of them that they made it to history Jan 9th.
Sandra is beautiful, though I have not heard her sing yet.
I actually liked Emmy Rossum's voice better than Sarah Brighman's (ducking)though I realise the extent of Brightman's talent is far beyond.
Just have to turn down the volume at some high notes of hers on the cast recording.

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 1/21/06 at 2:06pm

Sunny, just wanted to say I totally agree about the movie Phantom(my personal fav---notice the icon). I really like how you said it--not that he had the best voice but just played everything w/ so much passion and acting talent IMO, I love him. Watching his MOTN makes my knees weak

[sunny4458]

Posted: 1/21/06 at 2:12pm

ooops...it was the NYC.com site, I believe. I think it was just a package deal and I don't think any real stars would be there.

[sunny4458]

Posted: 1/21/06 at 3:02pm

A Tart!!!
I met a bunch of Tarts (wonderful ladies)on the Beowulf and Grendel site after I screened the movie at Vancouver Film Fest.
I love Scotland Iceland and anything Celtic.

Yes, ALW's "Music of the Night" was my favorite song of all time. But taking the opera part out and seeing the powerful desire of the Phantom for Christine.....up close in those eyes...made it so real for me. And sensual! To the point that I talked my husband into learning it and singing it for me. WoW, now I can listen to it and not see another man's face. (Am I too dramatic or what)

But partly the reason for the new feelings the movie brought out in us (for those who let themselves feel it, for I too admit to being angry when I first heard this new Phantom belt out: "Insolent Fool.." 'This is not the Phantom!' I thought.)
we had never seen the cast up close and the story told so completely. And, I agree, Mr Butler's ability to portray emotions (Scottish/Irish passion), even through the mask, is great acting and adds to the songs.

I am very worried that I will cry my eyes out at the show because of the emotion brought to the story by the movie. In the movie at times, his singing was so emotional it quivered on the verge of tears. For the first time, I cry uncontrollably at all The Phantom songs. Especially when I put the CD in when I am alone.

But the Phantoms on Broadway are different, they are eerie.
There was no fear of the movie Phantom (a big Scottish puppy dog) He is just not scarey like Broadway Phantoms. So maybe it won't be too much of a makeup smearing event.
Still trying to get tickets reasonably priced, UGH!

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 1/21/06 at 3:22pm

Aww well I don't think we're giving him enough credit saying he wasn't scary...it's just...you can't fear someone that gorgeous.

"up close in those eyes...made it so real for me. And sensual!"

Couldn't have said it better myself. And as much as I enjoy his, I think I even prefer the passional/sensuality in Point of No Return. Gaaah.

[sunny4458]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 12:32pm

I was wrong about this Broadway Phantom, MOTN was performed with just as much emotion as The Movie's Phantom. I cried (that and because my husband was driving around looking for our hotel and missing the whole show) during all his songs (Howard McGillin's) His acting and emotions, passion was exhausting.

How can he do that every night? PONR was not sensual but comical mostly until the end. But that is the show.

You should see it. A great talent. I think the papers say he is 50+? My husband and I cannot imagine him older than 36! Of course, he did have makeup smeared across his face, (which is a great moisurizer every night)!

I told him it must be the Irish passion. (I did not mention Butler being Irish, for to put his voice near the level of his own would be an insult, if interpreted that way. But of course, the beauty in one voice may be different than the appeal in another)

What ALW did give us in Butler was the most expressive set of eyes I have seen in any actor going back to the first generation of fine gentlemen actors. And if we are to see the Phantom associated with ALW's music up close, we would want to see exactly that, the most expressive eyes that can move your emotions from one feeling to another in a split second.

Another thing is the rock voice: and this is only personal. The music is slower for Butler to sing it. In a deep voice, sometimes only speaking quivering, whispering. These are things that any man with a deep voice can do if he tries.
Singing to the Cast recording is near impossible for my husband.

But, he lures me with his deep whispers of MOTN from the movie soundtrack that he plays over again and again in his car to master the words... to gain mastery over me .....with that beautiful music.
Music is powerful. A strong, romantic, loving bond is powerful to keep a marriage strong to keep a family strong.
To realise this is wisdom.