SEPTEMBER 13th – NOVEMBER 25th 2018
DECEMBER 27th 2018 – JANUARY 27th 2019
Book by Arthur Kopit
Music & Lyrics by Maury Yeston
Based on the novel Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
Directed and Choreographed by Tom Polum
Music Direction by Bob Bray
Arthur Kopit/Maury Yeston’s “PHANTOM” made its New York Premiere here at WBT in 1992. During our record-breaking nine-month run, over 120,000 people attended. Night after night, audiences rose to their feet for the stunning musical thriller. The original production was directed by William Pullinsi and starred Robert Cuccioli as the Phantom and Glory Crampton as Christine Daee. “PHANTOM” returned to our stage in 1996 and 2007 directed and choreographed by Tom Polum, who had been in the original production. William Stutler, Robert Funking, and the entire staff of WBT are very excited that this extraordinary piece, once again directed and choreographed by Tom Polum, will grace our stage.
“PHANTOM” was written by Arthur Kopit, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston who were the Tony Award winning collaborators for the Broadway Musical “Nine.“ “PHANTOM” is not to be confused with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera,“ which is currently running on Broadway. Both shows are based on the same Gaston LeRoux novel, with the Webber extravaganza being more like an opera, completely sung. The Yeston/Kopit “PHANTOM“ is more of a traditional Broadway Musical with dialogue and songs throughout.
The show opened here at WBT on July 16, 1992 to rave reviews. Jacques LeSourd critic from Gannett Suburban Newspapers stated… “There is also a gripping story, richly drawn characters, and music that can break your heart with its beauty… You’ll find none of that in the Broadway ‘Phantom’…. The rich orchestrations bring to mind ‘Sweeney Todd’ and even the propulsive sounds of Philip Glass. This is a score in the grand manner“. Howard Kissel, critic from the New York Daily News said: “The first Genuine Broadway Musical I’ve seen in years and the most genuinely exciting Broadway Musical I’ve seen in years”…”Capturing the genuine ‘Phantom”…” Despite all its masquerading, the real thing isn’t on West 44th Street; it’s playing here in Westchester” He was referring to our wonderful production of “PHANTOM”!
The story revolves around the central character of a man named Erik, (also known as the Phantom) who was born and raised in the catacombs under the Paris Opera House. Through a series of circumstances, he takes on as a pupil a young woman named Christine, who has been a street singer. She has a natural talent and a beautiful voice, but she lacks the special training to perform in an Opera company. He agrees to take her on as a student with certain conditions, the main one being that she will never see his face. After a lot of hard work she eventually auditions for the company and is not only accepted but is given the opportunity to play a principal part in an Opera. Without realizing it, they fall in love with each other. The relationship becomes obsessive and impossible, leading to a stunning conclusion, which can only be experienced by attending a performance here at the Westchester Broadway Theatre.
The music and the drama of this piece are extraordinary and should not be missed! From our show that was seen by many members of The Alliance for Musical Theatre Producers, came scores of productions around the country. After seeing our production of “PHANTOM,“ RCA Victor produced a CD recording of the show. including WBT cast members, Glory Crampton who played Christine, Meg Bussert who played Carlotta, and most of our ensemble. For those of you who have already seen “PHANTOM“ we will be adding a few surprises, and if you have only seen it once, it is definitely worth seeing a second time.
The cast features: Matthew Billman (as Erik; The Phantom), Kayleen Seidl (Christine Daaé), James Van Treuren (Gérard Carrière), Larry Luck(Count Philippe de Chandon), Sandy Rosenberg (Carlotta), Kilty Reidy (Alaine Cholet), Stuart Marland (Inspector Ledoux) Ryan Alexander Jacobs(Joseph Buquet) and Roger Preston Smith (Jean Claude).
The multi-talented ensemble: Christopher Brand, Julia Louise Hosack, , Alec James, Caroline Kane, Melissa Maricich, Corey Joseph Masklee, Alison Rose Munn, Andrew Norlen, Monica Owen, Jose Plaza, Don Rey, and Kelsey Self.
Directed & Choreographed by Tom Polum, The Musical Director is Bob Bray;
Associate Choreographer is Erica Mansfield. Set Design by Steve Loftus, Lighting Design by Andrew Gmoser, Sound Design by Mark Zuckerman. The Costume Designer is Keith Nielsen, Wig/Hair Design by Gerard Kelly, the Production Stage Manager is Victor Lukas, and Properties are by Grumpy’s Props. Lisa Tiso is the Associate Producer.
Tom Polum (Director) was co-lead producer of the multi award winning The Toxic Avenger Off-Broadway. As a Director at WBT he has directed Oklahoma, Funny Girl, Carousel, Grease, Hello Dolly, Phantom (three times now!) and was in the original production in ’92. He also served as associate for musical staging and helped restage the Broadway Production of Cyrano The Musical, at the Carre Theatre in Amsterdam. Tom serves as Chairman of the Board of Theatre Resources Unlimited, a non-profit dedicated to helping new producers and artists. Tom is also part of a startup that is creating new soundstage musicals to help facilitate the creation of new musical theatre in the online environment. See www.StreamingMusicals.comfor info.
Reservations: Call (914) 592-2222. Also at: www.BroadwayTheatre.com
Group Reservations: Discounts for Groups of 20 or More: Call (914) 592-2225.
Luxury Boxes: Call (914) 592-8730. For private parties of 6 to 22. Enjoy dining and
theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, private powder room, and Luxury Box reserved parking.
Show Times:
Wednesday & Thursday & some Friday Matinees: Lunch: 11:30 am &
Show 1 pm.
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday Evenings: Dinner: 6:30 pm & Show: 8 pm.
Sunday Matinees: Lunch: 12 pm & Show: 1:30 pm
Sunday Evenings: Dinner: 5:30 pm & Show: 7 pm.
Ticket Prices: Dinner & Show range between $59.00 to $89.00 PLUS TAX depending on the performance chosen. Beverage Service & Gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances. Also check the website for on-going special offers!
WBT Mainstage:
Phantom – September 13th – November 25th 2018
A Christmas Carol – November 29 – December 23rd, 2018
Phantom returns – December 27th – January 27th 2019
Ain’t Misbehavin – January 31st – February 24th, 2019
Menopause The Musical – February 28th – March 24th 2019
Newsies – March 28th – May 26th 2019
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