This contest is divided into four categories: 1) the Phantom himself, 2) the music, 3) the opera house, and 4) the young lovers Raoul/Christine. I decided to place Rupert Julian’s silent version from 1925, Arthur Lubin’s version from 1943, and Joel Schumacher’s 2004 big screen version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical in head-to-head competition. Having recently read Gaston Leroux’s 1909-1910 novel The Phantom of the Opera, I thought it would be interesting to see how different cinematic versions succeeded or failed at presenting the musical maniac, his conflicted crush Christine, and his romantic rival Raoul.

Directors and writers can take characters into new genres, time periods, and universes while ensuring that our artistic past never remains too far from our present.

Before buying tickets to any event, it's imperative to read the specific rules of the venue or production so you are prepared.One of the best things about having stories in the pop culture consciousness for so long is seeing how they evolve and are reinterpreted over time. However, a few are sticking to those rules. Legally, theatres beyond Broadway no longer need to require proof of full vaccination or masks. Currently, Proof of Vaccination Is Not Required for Broadway ShowsĮxcept for Can Can! Seating at Moulin Rouge! Rules for Shows Beyond Broadway You can read more about COVID-19 safety at each Broadway theatre chain at the following links: Nederlander Theatres, Shubert Theatres, Jujamcyn Theatres, the Lyric Theatre, the Hudson Theatre, Roundabout Theatre Company, Lincoln Center Theater, Second Stage Theater and Manhattan Theatre Club. Exceptions are Between Riverside and Crazy at Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances, Cost of Living, which requires masks at all performances, the front row of 1776 and the first two rows of Into the Woods. This policy will stay in place indefinitely. Starting on July 1, masks are optional but encouraged at most Broadway shows. The Broadway League has issued updated COVID-19 safety protocols for all 41 Broadway houses: As of July 1, Masks Are Optional at Most Broadway Theatres

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