meet the cast?

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)

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

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

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.

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I believe Howard is Irish.

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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!

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

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

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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!

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.