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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 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’.

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.

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!

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?

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.

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

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

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.

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!