Photo Coverage: Norm Lewis and More Celebrate PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Pop-Up Shop and Gallery Opening
By: Jennifer Broski Oct. 25, 2014
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Art Gallery and Pop-Up Shop, the culminating showcase for the nation-wide art contest in connection with the longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, opened yesterday, Friday, October 24, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture a first look. Check out photos below!
The contest PHANTOM: The Art of the Mask invited the musical's "Phans" and all artists across the country to submit original artwork on a template of the legendary Phantom's mask. Designed by the late Tony Award-winning scenic and costume designer Maria Björnson, the mask has become one of the most iconic images in Broadway history. The contest is culminating in an exhibit at the PHANTOM Art Gallery and Pop-Up Shop, which will be located on the ground floor, street level of The Paramount Hotel (235 West 46th Street), just one block from the musical's stage door at The Majestic Theatre.
Dedicated exclusively to the record-breaking musical, the Gallery and Pop-Up Shop features:
- Exclusive Art Gallery of the 26 winning (and 6 Grand Prize-winning) masks
- Silent Auction to bid on all 26 masks to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fight AIDS
- Costume Displays including those worn by original stars Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman
- Create-Your-Own-Mask station
- Photo Opportunity recreating the Phantom's Lair
- PHANTOM Merchandise available only at the Gallery/Shop
- In-Store Events including a discussion with Associate Costume Designer Sam Fleming (Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30pm) and a Q&A with current cast members (Mary Michael Patterson, Jeremy Hays and Kaley Ann Voorhees) moderated by NY1 News reporter Frank DiLella (Wednesday, October 29 at 5:30pm).
Representing the production's ongoing commitment to the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, all 26 masks will be auctioned off to benefit the non-profit fundraising organization. Additional original masks submitted by notable artists will also be up for auction. Since the musical's opening, the New York Company of PHANTOM has proudly raised $5.5 million for BC/EFA. To bid on masks, bidders should visit www.BroadwayCares.com/Phantom. The online auction will be live through Monday, November 3 at 5pm. The shop will be open through Thursday, October 30 (Monday-Saturday, 12pm-8pm; Sunday, 12pm-5pm).
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group, has music byAndrew Lloyd Webber and is directed by Harold Prince. Lyrics are by Charles Hart (with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe) and the book is by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Phantom of the Opera has production design by the late Maria Björnson, lighting by Andrew Bridge and sound design by Mick Potter with original sound by Martin Levan. Musical staging and choreography is by Gillian Lynne. Orchestrations are by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA currently stars Norm Lewis in the title role with Mary Michael Patterson as Christine and Jeremy Hays as Raoul. The musical co-stars Laird Mackintosh (Monsieur André), Tim Jerome (Monsieur Firmin) ,Michele McConnell (Carlotta), Ellen Harvey (Madame Giry), Christian Šebek (Piangi) and Kara Klein (Meg Giry). At certain performances, Kaley Ann Voorhees plays Christine.
Photo Credit: Jennifer Broski
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Merchandise
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Merchandise
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Merchandise
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Merchandise
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Costume
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Merchandise
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Merchandise
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Costume
Contest Winning Mask Designs
Contest Winning Mask Designs
Contest Winning Mask Designs
Contest Winning Mask Designs
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Costume
Create Your Own Phantom Mask
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Costume
Norm Lewis, Mary Michael Patterson
Norm Lewis, Mary Michael Patterson
Norm Lewis, Mary Michael Patterson, Jeremy Hays, Kaley Ann Voorhees
Norm Lewis, Mary Michael Patterson, Jeremy Hays, Kaley Ann Voorhees
Christian Sebek, Norm Lewis, Mary Michael Patterson, Jeremy Hays, Kaley Ann Voorhees, Laird Mackintosh
Christian Sebek, Norm Lewis, Mary Michael Patterson, Jeremy Hays, Kaley Ann Voorhees, Laird Mackintosh
Kyle Barisich, Mary Michael Patterson, Jeremy Hays, Kaley Ann Voorhees
Kyle Barisich, Mary Michael Patterson, Jeremy Hays, Kaley Ann Voorhees
Norm Lewis and mask design contest winners
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