Who is The Phantom of The Opera

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A Person, A Novel, A Movie, A Musical

The Phantom of the Opera began as a novel written by Gastron Leroux in 1909. In the novel we are introduced to the character Erik, or the Phantom of the Opera, a horribly deformed musical genius also known as the "Opera Ghost."

Over the years since Phantom of the Opera novel was published, the story has become several movies, television program and a multi-award winning Broadway production.

The phantom has been portrayed in film or plays by Lon Chaney, Michael Crawford, Gerald Butler and Colm Wilkinson. The songs from the musical adaptation by Andrew Lloyd Webber have been sung by notable contemporary artists incluing Josh Groban and Antonio Banderas.

In 2006 Phantom of the Opera became the longest-running Broadway musical of all time with more than 7,500 performances.

Photo Source:
Adonis Chin. Phantom of the Opera. Some Rights Reserved. Creative Commons.

Three reasons to Love Phantom Of The Opera

  1. The Phantom, himself
  2. The Music
  3. The Love Story

A Person - Excerpt from the Phantom of the Opera

The Opera ghost really existed.

He was not, as was long believed, a creature of the imagination of the artists, the superstition of the managers, or a product of the absurd and impressionable brains of the young ladies of the ballet, their mothers, the box-keepers, the cloak-room attendants or the concierge.

Yes, he existed in flesh and blood, although he assumed the complete appearance of a real phantom; that is to say, of a spectral shade.


Gaston Leroux
Phantom of the Opera

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Brian Jeffery Beggerly. Opéra Garnier. Some Rights Reserved. Creative Commons.

The Phantom of the Opera Book from 1909

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The original book version copies of the Phantom of the Opera are now collector items and as such very expensive.

Thanks to Project Gutenberg, a volunteer effort to digitize, archive and distribute cultural works, the original Phantom of the Opera is available to read online or as a free download.
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
Download the free eBook from Project Gutenberg.

An Actor - Phantom of the Opera From the Play and the Movies

Watch the videos on YouTube and vote for Your Favorite Phantom Actor.

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Who is your favorite Phantom of the Opera Actor?

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Gerard Butler

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Michael Crawford

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Lon Chaney

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Silver Phantom of the Opera Jewelry on Amazon

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The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a disfigured musical genius (Gerard Butler) who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, waging a rein of terror over its occupants.
The Phantom of the Opera: The Official Show Site
Phantom of the Opera Website.
The Phantom of the Opera
The website for the 2004 movie based on the stage musical.
Phantom - The Vegas Spectacular
The Las Vegas Review Journal has named Phantom the Best Show in Las Vegas for 2006. A lavish, 95-minute production and the magnificent custom-built theater at The Venetian.
Phantom of the Opera .com
Phantom of the Opera.com is Phans site for everything relating to the musical, movie, and books of "the Phantom of the Opera."

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Other Potential Phantom Actors on YouTube

Josh and Antonio have performed Phantom of the Opera songs at Andrew Lloyd Webber shows. I would like to see both of them as the Phantom, for different reasons.

While Freddie Mercury of Queen didn't sing Phantom Songs, the character that he portrays in the "A Kind of Magic" video is very phantom-like. I would have loved to see Freddie lend his performance style to the role of the phantom.

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Who do you think would make or have made the best Phantom?

Josh - Antonio - Freddie

If you can think of someone else that would be a great Phantom Actor isn't on this list, add him and be sure to vote.

Freddie Mercury

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Josh Groban

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Antonio Banderos

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Adam Lambert

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A Squidoo Lens on the Original Phantom of the Opera

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The Original Phantom of the Opera on Amazon

The Phantom of the Opera (1924) (Silent Film Classic)

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Get your own copy of this classic movie and see the genius of Lon Chaney's version of the Phantom.

The unmasking scene of the phantom is still a jolting experience for today's audiences.

Phantom of the Opera - The Musical on Amazon

The Phantom of the Opera (Original 1986 London Cast)

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The original remastered recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera featuring Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.

The Phantom Of The Opera Makes Broadway History

On January 9, 2006, "The Phantom of the Opera" becomes the longest running show in Broadway history, surpassing "Cats" with performance number 7,486.
'The Phantom Of The Opera' Makes Broadway History
A transcript of a CBS Broadcasting Inc broadcast.

Phantom Of The Opera the 2004 Film on Flickr

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Phantom of the Opera - The Movie on Amazon

The Phantom of the Opera (Two-Disc Special Edition)

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The special edition of The Phantom of the Opera includes two major features. "Behind the Mask: The Story of The Phantom of the Opera" an hour-long documentary tracing the genesis of the stage show and a 45-minute making-of focusing on the movie.

Phantom: The Vegas Spectacular

In June 2006 an edited, 95-minute, version of the show, renamed Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular opened at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.

Phantom: The Vegas Spectacular version still includes all of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless songs remain in this production, but some transitional musical moments have been adjusted by Andrew Lloyd Webber. T

he show runs without an intermission so there is no second act overture or entr'acte music.

This production features state-of-the art technology and effects, and a $40 million, 80-foot-diameter custom-built theater made to look like the Paris Opera House along with special effects and the use of stunt men.

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  • Ashanti_Rose Feb 18, 2012 @ 10:31 am | delete
    Loved this lens.,.love phantom of the opera esp with Michael Crawford in it!!xx
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    Phantom is the ultimate musical - thank you.
  • kraji Sep 17, 2010 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    I watched this musicle in May 2010 in London and I want to watch it again soon. Starting part is so great that it was something best happened to me despite i saw a lot of things.
  • A_Star_is_Rising Oct 29, 2008 @ 2:52 pm | delete
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    When I saw Phantom of the Opera, I just said to myself, "That was really the Phantom out there!" The point is, Gerard really brought out the character in that movie! All in all, the movie version was successful because of actors like Gerard Butler and talking about the movie, it was really awesome and I wouldn't bother watching it over & over again! I'm so hooked up with Phantom & everytime I hear Music of the Night, it made me cried a tear especially "...let your soul take you where you long to be (pause, heart beats faster, teardrop starting to flow)...only then can you belong to me..." OMG, my tears are flowing as I'm writing this.... Thanks for this 5-star lens of yours....

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