![]() I pored over video clips and photographs. My dream of seeing the costumes in person wasn’t very realistic, but I studied Maria’s original sketches. I set out to learn all I could about them. Even though I hadn’t yet seen the stage version, I loved the various costumes and wanted to make my own. ![]() I discovered there were fans sewing their own versions of the costumes from the stage show, such as Anéa and Michaela de Bruce. I watched every film I could find, including the Lon Chaney silent film and the miniseries starring Charles Dance.īut nothing could supplant Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece.Īround this time, I began to get serious about sewing. ![]() But it wasn’t enough! I searched for a good translation of the original novel by Gaston Leroux, as well as sequels, prequels, and alternate versions. I went out and bought the soundtracks to both the movie and the original London cast recording. We drove through an ice storm to get to the movie theater-another memory that will stay with me forever. As soon as my husband showed me the preview, I knew it was going to be something spectacular. ![]() Talk about romantic!įast forward two years, to the premiere of the Schumacher film. My fiance (now husband) woke me up one morning by playing “All I Ask of You” on the piano. Oh, I’d heard the music before-who hasn’t? But I’d never paid that much attention to it. Twelve years ago, I discovered The Phantom of the Opera. But first, let me explain why these costumes mean so much to me. In this two-part article, we’ll take a closeup look at the costumes featured in the exhibit. The Phantom’s Suit & Cloak and Christine’s Aminta Dress (Costume Exhibit)
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