Phantom
MainStage Irving Las Colinas, Irving, Texas
Reviews
"Scenes of the exterior and interior of the Opera House, the Phantom’s cave, the tunnels and waterways in the catacombs, multiple moving images on the same surface, projections that enveloped the stage to make it look larger - all of these tricks set the atmosphere for each scene and allowed us to instinctively identify with a location. Images started small and grew to fill the space, making the stage area pulsate with the action and the music. All of this was coordinated with Nance’s lighting in a kind of dance. As a techie at heart, the whole process fascinated me."
"MainStage Irving-Los Colinas’ Phantom is tremendous entertainment."
Charlie Bowles, Associate Critic for John Garcia's THE COLUMN
"WELCOME to the future of 21st century of SCENIC DESIGN."
Alexandra Bonifield, Critical Rant & Rave
"...the production uses projections brilliantly."
Punch Shaw, DFW.com
Synopsis
In Maury Yeston's adaptation of "Phantom," the classic tale of obsession and love unfolds in a hauntingly beautiful musical experience. Set in Paris in the late 19th century, the story follows the mysterious Phantom, a disfigured musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House. Obsessed with the beautiful soprano Christine Daaé, the Phantom coaches her to stardom while hiding his true identity. However, Christine's childhood sweetheart, Raoul, also vies for her affection, leading to a gripping love triangle. As secrets are revealed and passions ignite, the Phantom's dark past comes to light, unraveling a tale of longing, betrayal, and redemption. With Maury Yeston's lush score and evocative storytelling, "Phantom" offers a fresh and captivating take on Gaston Leroux's classic story, weaving a spellbinding narrative that enchants audiences with its emotional depth and timeless themes.
