That's because, originally, the Phantom was going to have a full face deformity, but the full mask made the emotions of the actor hard to see, so they turned it into a half-mask, but the posters with the full one were already used in public, so they just kept it.
Cunard Line: Spare Every Expense this reason is somehow still very confusing to me, because in the Ken Hill production the actors still sang with a full mask
lol I know right If I had to guess I'd say it takes a decent gentleman to play a possessive maniac because they have learned to grow past such thought processes.
I think they on purposely choose gentlemen-ish people to play the phantom because they need him to be almost emotionless but very kind hearted to certain people
Michael Crawford acts that way on screen but was actually notorious, even during the original production, for being a diva who’d throw temper tantrums.
How interesting to learn that Maria Bjornson used her own nose as inspiration for the handsome mask! I've always loved the nose shape! The Broadway mask is such a gorgeous work of art-it turns any actor who wears it into the dashing, elegant, mysterious OG. The London mask doesn't hold a candle to it. (Awkwardly fitting and robotic looking!)
keelieak That actually is fascinating. She modeled the Phantom’s style after Rudolph Valentino so I always assumed the hooked Roman nose was because of him. Very interesting
keelieak Utter rubbish. The London Phantom’s have a full headcast and subsequently their masks are unique to the performer (rather than modified/heat shaped from a few generic molds shown here). They’re therefore a much closer fit that this one shown in the video. Their paint finish is equally faithful to Maria Björnson’s personal instructions, every one having been made by Bob Saunders since early 1987 (who also made Michael’s for Broadway). Hardly “awkward” or “robotic looking”.
The London masks are purpose-made for each performer, and takes into account their extensive, and arguably, higher quality, makeup. This means the mask is far better fitting, and doesn't require any faffing about to get on and in place
I just have to note...the show started on Broadway with a man named Crawford as The Phantom and it has ended with a man named Crawford playing the titular role. That cannot be coincidence!!!
1:24 it's the mask that Michael Crawford was wearing when he was the main character in the original production of the musical of The PHANTOM of the OPERA
amazing work on these masks! I own a stage used piece from broadway (Hugh panaro mask) and its amazing how much detail goes in the paint and how lightweight it is.
If you make a mistake and can always send it to me and I can hang it on my wall that would be very cool Bless you for the talent that you and the others have to contrive something like this out of nothing. God bless you for your talents. You are amazing you people very very proud of you and I’m sure you’re very proud of yourselves and so you should be always.🤜🤛🌹💝
I actually never was a fond of the nose shape. It looked unpleasant. Personally it defeated the purpose of the Phantoms desire to hide his ugliness by wearing a mask. The mask should have had a straight nose like the Venetian ones to give it a handsome mysterious look to it. It'd give you the impression he was a handsome man, increasing the shock when his true identity was revealed.. But that is just my opinion.
Lol, the way he closes his eyes at blackout on stage like "Oh, thank God it's over." Don't worry Ben, everyone gets first-night jitters, even an amateur who's only ever been in high school (and hopefully college next year) musicals. (Moi.)
I wish I had a magical ritual mask. But I probably need to make one. Is there anyone who can make that magical mask that look like the Phantom the whole one that should cover my whole face not my lips?
It's not just you...they are all gallant! I just love the Phantom...You need to see the movie Love Never Dies.. Be sure to have your kleenex box ready.
A template is made to the exact measurements of each Phantom's face. A cast is then molded from that template. Plastic is heated anf vacuum sealed over the form making an exact imprint of the actor's face while in makeup. Because the mask must fit exactly over the face and the makeup perfectly, fittings have to be exact for eyesight, breathing, and ease of singing. Soft, white leather lines the interior, and then the mask is custom spray painted. I was told that since Michael Crawford was the 1st Phantom, he was given a mask to keep. Other copies stayed in the various theatres and were replaced as they wore out. Some of the actors use these duplicates during rehearsals. Find the one that fits the best and use it until yours is ready for performance. Often an understudy will use a copy since he would usually only go on in case the principal Phantom were ill. I am sure that some of the other Phantoms probably "borrowed" a souvenir mask.
They developed that logo when they were creating the show, before they actually finished the costumes. I think it quickly became such a recognizable image that they never bothered to change it.
So, here's the story: the late Hal Prince did not like the fact that you can only see the mouth mostly with the full mask, so after the programs were made, someone, I believe Hal, decided that the mask should cover only half of the face
Saw it last Friday...amazing job, you guys! A big fan of the Phantom here...sang all the songs along with you. I'll always remember this wonderful experience 💕
@@beneddiected 1 irrelevant 2 because i dont want to 3 because im not moving 4 because i don't need to to be right 5 why do you care so much and practically harassing me about a comment i made quite awhile ago,just TRYIN to stir stuff up,sad. go look elsewhere because im not feeding you anymore. have a great night
