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For anyone who loves the musical ‘The Phantom of the Opera’! Just a dedicated phan trying to spread the love.

Marlene Adelman


    • Mar 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    A Pattern at the Opera (Episode 43)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 47:32


    The continued diverse casting that we have seen since 2021 has been great to see (even if it took decades to get there). But seeing as London has had five Christine's of color in three years and not one Phantom, manager, or Piangi of color in the same time, one starts to wonder if there is a limit to how much diversity they are looking for.

    My Regards to Broadway: Phavorite Phantoms (Episode 42)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 49:33


    Hello again! With the Broadway production closing, I thought it time to give some love to the original and some of those who have helped it last so long. We start off with my phavorite Broadway Phantoms.

    Phantom on Broadway Sets Closing Date (Episode 41)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 43:54


    The ‘Point of No Return' Staging's (Episode 40)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 23:40


    A look at the different replica ‘Point of Bo Return' staging's.

    The Phantom's Costumes (Episode 39)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 33:22


    A sequel to my analysis on Christine's costumes, this time with the Phantom's!

    Cast Changes, New Productions & Opinions— Oh My! (Episode 38)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 48:57


    After an unexpected break (including a couple weeks with Covid) I am back with another episode! A pretty long one that includes the upcoming London cast change, another Broadway first, news about the Australian Tour, and a talk about online comments in recent weeks.

    The Cinderella Situation (Episode 37)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 31:06


    Almost an entire company (current and incoming) found out through social media that the show they were in would be closing a year earlier than expected. Without me telling you which show, this situation could apply to many. Because sadly, this is still an issue since social media became the way of communicating with a lot of people at once. But when a lot of dreams and paychecks are being affected, it's perhaps best to let your company know first before strangers on the internet.

    The Sydney Harbour Production (Episode 36)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 26:38


    The first outdoor production of Phantom is here!

    What I Liked About the Restaged Tour (Episode 35)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 26:19


    The Restaged Tours often get a lot of criticism, which I think is warranted to an extent. However, I do think there were parts that deserve some recognition. Even if they didn't surpass the original, there are several aspects that I want to toss some appreciation to!

    Christine's Costumes (Episode 34)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 32:43


    What do you get when you mix Maria Bjornson costumes with a brain that analyzes everything? This weeks episode!

    Getting To Know.. Me! (Episode 33)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 45:49


    Phantom will always be my #1, ride or die, all time favorite musical. But there are a lot of other shows that I enjoy. Let's see how our favorite lists line up!

    Madame Giry's Tale (Episode 32)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 20:48


    Madame Giry is a character that often isn't talked about, most likely because she is such a mysterious one. To me, that is what makes her such an interesting one. This week, I discuss the subtle changes to her character between some adaptations and also analyze the importance of ‘Madame Giry's Tale'.

    tale madame giry
    The Phantom & Sondheim Pipeline (Episode 31)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 27:30


    Been meaning to do this since December! A short list of actors that have been in Phantom and Sondheim musicals, in honor of the late composer and lyricist.

    Understudy Appreciation! (Episode 30)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 37:38


    If Covid had to exist, one thing it has given us is a new level of appreciation for what understudies, standbys, etc. go through to ‘make the show go on'. With the newest variant, understudies have been more than overworked due to the amount of actors that have had to call out after getting sick. Here are 20 understudies (out of many) that I personally love!

    Ranking the Current Phantom's & Christine's (Episode 29)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 32:16


    Between both flagship productions, we currently have 8 Christine's and 9 Phantom's. That's a lot of Erikstine! So who's my favorite?

    Let's Talk (Episode 28)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 23:45


    Merry Christmas! Apologies for not posting; the holidays, personal things, and a little not-Covid cold has kept me busy. This week, I wanted to have a little talk and get some things off of my chest.

    Phantom v. Raoul (Episode 27)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 15:23


    A look at the parallels between the Phantom and Raoul's lines in the show.

    The Mirror Bride: Why So… Silver? (Episode 26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 33:50


    A little discussion about the change made to the mirror bride.

    Because Representation Matters (Episode 25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 34:07


    If a pandemic had to happen, I think a bright spot has been real steps forward in making theatre more inclusive. The diversity in casting we've seen in shows like Phantom has brought myself and others so much joy. Overdue joy, but joy nevertheless. But while people like Norm Lewis, Ali Ewoldt, and Lucy St. Louis have gotten (well deserved) recognition, there are many other people of color who have been in Phantom over the years who haven't. For this week's episode, I talk about 10 POC that have been in Phantom over the years.

    The Return of Broadway's Longest Running Show! (Episode 24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 40:57


    October 22, 2021— the return of Broadway's longest running show! Phantom is officially back on Broadway where it belongs. This week, I go over some changes that have been implemented to the production, what celebrations happened on reopening night, the Christine schedule for November, and include a little clip of Broadway's first black Christine!

    Longest Running Phantom's (Episode 23)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 42:54


    Bit of a different format this week; let me know how you like it! Going over 10 of the longest running Phantom's, along with some audio of them!

    My Current Top 10 Phantom's! (Episode 22)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 39:06


    A list that changes up a bit on a pretty consistent basis. See if you can guess who some of them are!

    A Day In New York (Episode 21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 32:18


    A bit of a different topic! I mostly see Phantom in New York, which can be a very hectic and unfamiliar place. Having some tips can be very helpful for your day of fun!

    Ranking the Casts' I Have Seen Live! (Episode 20)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 42:27


    My favorite (and least favorite) casts I have seen live!

    25 Unpopular Opinions! (Episode 19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 47:14


    This ended up being quite a long one! 25 unpopular Phantom & Love Never Dies opinions submitted to my Instagram. Find out where I stand on them! If you'd like to respond to some, 18 of these are on a post on my Instagram (anoperaghost)!

    #NotAGimmick (Episode 18)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 25:01


    The 2004 Phantom Movie: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Episode 17)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 18:07


    This week, I look at the 2004 movie and what I think are the strongest, weakest, and ugliest parts.

    Ranking All The Phantom Soundtracks! (Episode 16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 26:14


    If nothing else, I have finally been able to listen to most of the POTO soundtracks during the pandemic. Have you listened to all of them as well?

    Top 10 Phantom Songs! (Episode 15)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 14:25


    Which Phantom songs make my top 10 list?!

    The London Production Reopens! (Episode 14)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 21:49


    This past Tuesday (July 27, 2021), the London production reopened! It's been a long 16 months without Phantom on the West End. What stayed the same and what changes were made? Listen to find out!

    The Phantom of Sydmonton (Episode 13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 11:22


    The very beginnings of the show were first performed at Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sydmonton estate in 1985. How was it different from what we know now? Who was the very first trio? Come find out!

    Ranking Christine's Costumes! (Episode 12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 20:36


    Christine Daae's wardrobe in the ALW musical is iconic. This week, I thought it might be fun to give my personal ranking of her costumes!

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    10 Underrated Christine's! (Episode 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 19:41


    10 of the many Christine's that don't get enough love. There is also a companion post to this on my Tumblr, marleneoftheopera. Check it out!

    Can It Be… The Australian Cast! (Episode 10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 12:49


    We've reached 10 episodes! This week I talk about the now fully announced Australian production cast and my thoughts on them!

    One Christine, No Alternate (Episode 9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 11:41


    Looking at the Christine's who did the show without an alternate!

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    Rebecca Caine: Her Story (Episode 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 26:43


    A reminder that theatre is an industry, and every industry has its problems. Hopefully, this story and others will start making theatre the safe space it should be on and off the stage.

    Phan Debates! (Episode 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 24:19


    A look at both sides of some of the biggest debates between ‘phans' and my opinions on them.

    Favorite Masquerade Costumes ft. Bway Bean! (Episode 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 43:30


    A longer episode with our first guest! A fellow phan talks with me about their favorite Masquerade costumes and the differences and details in them!

    Japan's 33rd Anniversary! (Episode 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 12:19


    About 2 weeks late, but better late than never! Celebrating the Japanese production, which has reached 33 years!

    The Phantom Returns! (Episode 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 16:45


    The Broadway production has announced its opening and released tickets! Going over the Broadway, talking about the other upcoming productions, and the new schedule changes!

    London's First Black Christine! (Episode 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 18:52


    Lucy St. Louis makes history as London's first black Christine!

    Let's Talk About Diversity (Episode 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 18:30


    Theatre is an industry. And like any industry, it has its issues. Many of which have been brought to light in the last year with the pandemic. Let's talk about theatre and diversity. Or perhaps, a lack of it.

    Welcome to the Lair! (Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 10:35


    Welcome! An intro to the podcast featuring a little about me, how this all came to be, and a few Q&A's!

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