@@sarahstembel1140 you were great as Christine Daae and to my opinion you sound like a mixture between mostly like Sierra Bogess and a little bit of Sarah Brightman.
This was a wonderful production. I don’t mean to offend, and I hope it is not taken that way, but I appreciate the choice to allow a full-figured Christine to have the spotlight. As a larger singer, I remember getting laughed off the stage each time I auditioned for main parts. Didn’t matter if I had the better vocal skills, I didn’t fit the image, they couldn’t waste the money to rent a “larger costume”, etc. I went to a performing arts high school with the intention of going to college for musical theatre. At the end of my freshman year of high school, my self worth was non-existent thanks to horrible, close-minded teachers who told me I’d never be anything but a joke on stage. I never made it to college for musical theatre; I ended up in therapy instead. And when I did make it to college, I went for my other passion...creative writing. Nowadays, I can’t even sing karaoke without massive panic attacks. I miss the stage, miss performing. I just want to say thank you, on behalf of a larger lady who never got this kind of opportunity. It makes me so happy to see someone like this beautiful woman portray Christine. And truly, I hope I did not offend. To Christine: Your voice is amazing, your emotional adjustments within your musical cues are very smooth, and you are a great actress. A joy to watch.
That's terrible! How sad and nasty! Should've never been that way. Please don't give up. Confront your singing anxiety so you can perform and try to find a group that will accept you and not judge you.
Don't want to make it a pity party now but teachers can really mess kids up for life. I can't understand how they don't think about this when talking to young people and realize their role they have in these formative years. I am truly sorry for what happened to you. I had a similar experience. I actually loved to sing and was not epic good but not bad. One day I was ridiculed by my teacher and she also made me come in front of everybody to preform a high note I couldn't and everybody laughed. She then kicked me out of the class. I never did sing again, never, and I have an issue when I can not make my self scream at all. Anything that includes me "letting out a voice" is not possible, my throat just paralyzes. I wish I could afford a coach to maybe get my voice again, but alas, no money for that.
That's all changing now. Good luck to you. Don't give up. Now is the time for all marginalized people. 💪 Honestly, I loved Adel when she was full figured... I kind of miss it. Thank God it didn't mess up her voice. I've seen people with amazing voices ruin them by crash dieting for parts. .
I think I speak for phans when I say that even though Phantom is closing on Broadway in April, it will still live on in our community in productions like this
It goes without saying that Christine was amazing...but I was also impressed with the Phantom as well. He made the role his own...yet added aspects of other performer's interpretations of the role to make the character familiar. Bravo & Brava!
This christine has an amazing voice. She better be on Broadway one day. Seriously one of the best Christiines I've heard next to Sierra. I had goosebumps
Ok ppl, in case you're wondering why this is the 'black cast', there is another video of the same production but with a different Christine, a black phantom and an extremely professional-sounding Raoul. Search for the 'gold cast'.
This is EXCELLENT! Damn, this was the best "Hannibal" I've ever seen. The sheer personality of everyone: Reyer, Giry, Piangi...Ha, I am so pleased to be able to listen to this.
1. wow, this is so similar to 25th anniversary phantom of the opera...i loved it :D 2. 58:41 LOL that was a fail 3. 1:38:51 that was awesome...both orchestra and Christine's voice :3 overall i loved the show, thank you for uploading this :D Christine's voice on high notes were absolutely beautiful, tho i'm not sure if i liked Phantom's voice... was definitely worth 2 hours and a half tho :DDD
@@chatbud I think the technique of the Christine from the gold cast was vividly shallow. She was obviously keeping everything safe, not willing to attach emotions to her performance. She just performed for exhibition. I'd rather have this Christine (black cast) perform with the Black Phantom of that Christine. There's beauty and passion in her singing unlike the gold cast Christine. I mean come on, that Christine's singing was obviously less astounding in most ways compared to this
I honestly agree with you! This Christine was way better than the one in the gold cast.The music of the night was so awkward with the other one. Her head literally falls to the wrong side. Like what! Isn't that a very common scene where everyone should know what to do there. I also would have liked to see the other Phantom from the Gold Cast with this Christine. Would have made the production much better.
This Christine has a lighter voice color, which overall suits the character better. The one in the Gold cast, although she sounded very professional, her voice was just a little too operatic and dark for my taste.
As a card carryin' "phan" - this production was terriffffic! Love the diversity in the casting. Orchestra was top notch. Will return often to enjoy again. Thanks for posting!
18:54 It's "Hannibal", Miss Daaé, not "Salome". 19:50 She's at it again! Seriously though, to have all that going on, then to thrown the costume away without missing a beat is very impressive.
What an amazing Phantom! The emotion in that final line! I feel that the Gold cast had better technical singing ability, but the Black cast were better actors and I was more invested in them. Well done!
I am so damn speechless. This is amazing. The orchestra. The acting. The singing. You all are so insanely talented, I would be blasphemy if you all didn’t get work because of this performance. This is by far the best high school production Ive ever seen. You all are amazing. Wow.
this cast is a much better representation of our current society. It's much more diverse than any I have ever seen, can't wait to watch this production entirely *^*
I think both cast are incredible. However, I prefer the voices of the black cast Christine and the gold cast Phantom! That gold cast Phantom I need on Broadway right now!!
I think raoul messed up or mixed up his lines in the first notes he was like let’s not argue first and then said I mean miss Christine daae it didn’t sound right lol XD
What are the legality hoops you have to jump through in order to film a production like this? I’m an honors film student in college and we tried to do a live video production of the yeston Kopit phantom but could not get the rights to film the production in any capacity. Did you get special rights to film this production or do they just not really enforce it? because I also considered that possibility.
I don't think Black Phantom would hide in the sewer under the opera house, wearing a mask to cover his scarred face. He'd just hang out in the open, all confidant, not giving an eff what people think about his face. He'd go right up to Christine and steal her away from Raoul with his charms, none of this hiding in the shadows nonsense.
The phantom opera tonight going home tomorrow Christine Shepard pick up baby boy tonight grandma house tonight I’m ready picking up Caitlin rose Shepard Springville I’m going home tonight I’m excited
Not impressed with this Christine AT ALL, why all the kudos? Weak, wavering, no strength, just flat sounding. Megs voice carry’s better. Christine’s voice is also too low. Like Carlotta was 20 years younger. Seriously, girls? On Broadway? Listen closer. And unfortunately her “Look” betrayals the character. Every large girls dream here, but let’s be realistic here. Some people will have trouble. 😈
the term "black cast" means a cast where most/all leads are played by understudies, for the sake of allowing other actors to play in lead role. meanwhile, the "gold cast" (this channel has that uploaded as well) is one where the leads are played by those who successfully earned the roles initially, therefor being the "better" cast.
I loved Christine's "screw this costume" moment during Think of Me. Good on you, girl!!! What an impressive company you all are!
That was pretty much exactly what I was thinking on stage. It was definitely a scary moment! Thank you for watching!!
Me that moment is ok.
How did that happen, I mean I need to know.
@@sarahstembel1140 I Know what you mean and I wish they could've attached it a little faster.
@@sarahstembel1140 you were great as Christine Daae and to my opinion you sound like a mixture between mostly like Sierra Bogess and a little bit of Sarah Brightman.
This was a wonderful production. I don’t mean to offend, and I hope it is not taken that way, but I appreciate the choice to allow a full-figured Christine to have the spotlight. As a larger singer, I remember getting laughed off the stage each time I auditioned for main parts. Didn’t matter if I had the better vocal skills, I didn’t fit the image, they couldn’t waste the money to rent a “larger costume”, etc. I went to a performing arts high school with the intention of going to college for musical theatre. At the end of my freshman year of high school, my self worth was non-existent thanks to horrible, close-minded teachers who told me I’d never be anything but a joke on stage. I never made it to college for musical theatre; I ended up in therapy instead. And when I did make it to college, I went for my other passion...creative writing. Nowadays, I can’t even sing karaoke without massive panic attacks. I miss the stage, miss performing.
I just want to say thank you, on behalf of a larger lady who never got this kind of opportunity. It makes me so happy to see someone like this beautiful woman portray Christine. And truly, I hope I did not offend.
To Christine: Your voice is amazing, your emotional adjustments within your musical cues are very smooth, and you are a great actress. A joy to watch.
That's terrible! How sad and nasty! Should've never been that way.
Please don't give up. Confront your singing anxiety so you can perform and try to find a group that will accept you and not judge you.
Don't want to make it a pity party now but teachers can really mess kids up for life. I can't understand how they don't think about this when talking to young people and realize their role they have in these formative years. I am truly sorry for what happened to you. I had a similar experience. I actually loved to sing and was not epic good but not bad. One day I was ridiculed by my teacher and she also made me come in front of everybody to preform a high note I couldn't and everybody laughed. She then kicked me out of the class. I never did sing again, never, and I have an issue when I can not make my self scream at all. Anything that includes me "letting out a voice" is not possible, my throat just paralyzes. I wish I could afford a coach to maybe get my voice again, but alas, no money for that.
@@DuneDemon8 Hugs, Dune
That's all changing now. Good luck to you. Don't give up. Now is the time for all marginalized people. 💪 Honestly, I loved Adel when she was full figured... I kind of miss it. Thank God it didn't mess up her voice. I've seen people with amazing voices ruin them by crash dieting for parts. .
No one should suffer as you did. 😢😢😢 My heart breaks, truly. Hugs.
she reminds me sooo much of Sierra! Absolutely beautiful Christine!
Me too but with a little bit of Sarah Brightman, that's my opinion.
This Christine is BOSS! Range, emotion, and the proper SPAT when she cried that all her hopes were shattered! GREAT JOB!
I think I speak for phans when I say that even though Phantom is closing on Broadway in April, it will still live on in our community in productions like this
It goes without saying that Christine was amazing...but I was also impressed with the Phantom as well. He made the role his own...yet added aspects of other performer's interpretations of the role to make the character familiar. Bravo & Brava!
The Phantom here should join Broadway. He can give the others a run for the money.
If you liked him, you should check out the gold cast from this same school. The phantom in that was nothing short of phenomenal!
@@alysonk5853 I agree, I think the gold cast phantom was insanely amazing!
Meh.
This christine has an amazing voice. She better be on Broadway one day. Seriously one of the best Christiines I've heard next to Sierra. I had goosebumps
Thank you so much! What a compliment! I absolutely love Sierra and I believe that she is also one of the best Christines.
@@sarahstembel1140 ur very much welcome. Sierra is my fave. Keep singing!!!!
Never heard Sarah Brightman have you?
@@moiraesfate1 I have.
@@lauriefaithprescott She was the best Christine.
Much better than the gold cast. Beautiful job. The voices blend much better. The woman playing Christine is simply amazing.
Ok ppl, in case you're wondering why this is the 'black cast', there is another video of the same production but with a different Christine, a black phantom and an extremely professional-sounding Raoul. Search for the 'gold cast'.
I watched the Gold Cast awhile back and thought that was amazing 😍. I’m watching this now to see what they did differently this time
I saw it it was superb
I find it so fantastic the Phantom here recently played Edna Turnblad in a local production of Hairspray here in MS. Really shows his diversity!
I love how this production has the orchestra elevated and not in a pit. The stage crew did an awesome job and the technical crew.
I actually went and watched this live, it was amazing. The chandelier crash is awesome when you're in the first few rows.
That part scars me the most
This is EXCELLENT! Damn, this was the best "Hannibal" I've ever seen. The sheer personality of everyone: Reyer, Giry, Piangi...Ha, I am so pleased to be able to listen to this.
The orchestra did a fantastic job here! Bravo! And a huge shout out to the tech crew, truly!
1. wow, this is so similar to 25th anniversary phantom of the opera...i loved it :D
2. 58:41 LOL that was a fail
3. 1:38:51 that was awesome...both orchestra and Christine's voice :3
overall i loved the show, thank you for uploading this :D Christine's voice on high notes were absolutely beautiful, tho i'm not sure if i liked Phantom's voice... was definitely worth 2 hours and a half tho :DDD
The actor as the phantom is so emotional especially when he cries, he's really good, and he sounds kinda like Ramin Karimloo.
Not even close
@@jaredildefonzo why?
@@jaredildefonzo I agree, not everyone is a mixed breed...
@@jswatch9270 ñ0
@@pablosuarez9893 why?
Just by the Think of Me scene it already shows this Christine is way better than the other Christine in the 'gold cast'
That Christine has the better overall technique. This Christine has thin and not-very-firm high notes.
@@chatbud I think the technique of the Christine from the gold cast was vividly shallow. She was obviously keeping everything safe, not willing to attach emotions to her performance. She just performed for exhibition. I'd rather have this Christine (black cast) perform with the Black Phantom of that Christine. There's beauty and passion in her singing unlike the gold cast Christine. I mean come on, that Christine's singing was obviously less astounding in most ways compared to this
I honestly agree with you! This Christine was way better than the one in the gold cast.The music of the night was so awkward with the other one. Her head literally falls to the wrong side. Like what! Isn't that a very common scene where everyone should know what to do there. I also would have liked to see the other Phantom from the Gold Cast with this Christine. Would have made the production much better.
This Christine has a lighter voice color, which overall suits the character better. The one in the Gold cast, although she sounded very professional, her voice was just a little too operatic and dark for my taste.
As a card carryin' "phan" - this production was terriffffic! Love the diversity in the casting. Orchestra was top notch. Will return often to enjoy again. Thanks for posting!
Is this a wild Erik I see?
@@juliasings6131 Wild no more, as you have captured me, ma cherie. 🌹
@@erikb3635 that seems too easy for it to be Erik
@@erikb3635 this is an imposter, he wouldn't give flowers to random fangirls
This is probably one of the most expressive PotO I've ever watch, I love it.
This Christine belongs to Broadway.
Thank you so much!! Fingers crossed!
Yes she should, she sounds like Sierra Bogess but with a little bit of Sarah Brightman, that's my opinion.
18:54 It's "Hannibal", Miss Daaé, not "Salome".
19:50 She's at it again!
Seriously though, to have all that going on, then to thrown the costume away without missing a beat is very impressive.
i loved the way she kissed his hand at the end!!! Totally teared up with that one
I'm no specialist on musical theatre but this is SO good you can obviously see the inspiration from the Royal Albert Hall but it's really really good
This entire casts belongs on Broadway, they did such an amazing job
I like this cast alot more than the gold cast actually. I like the phantom's voice alot, a gentle but still commanding one. good job ^^
Why isn't this girl on Broadway? She did amazing!
Because it's Phil Collins
There's no stage big enough for that
What an amazing Phantom! The emotion in that final line! I feel that the Gold cast had better technical singing ability, but the Black cast were better actors and I was more invested in them. Well done!
I really love the directing! This is one of the best amateur productions!
this is the best uni/ school POTO production I have ever seen! amazing! Bravisima
I am so damn speechless. This is amazing. The orchestra. The acting. The singing. You all are so insanely talented, I would be blasphemy if you all didn’t get work because of this performance. This is by far the best high school production Ive ever seen. You all are amazing. Wow.
its a university! uni of southern mississippi
2:04:50
I really like this version; they often speed through this part and I really don't see why that should be the case.
1:07:45 The way she begins it and attaches the emotions! ❤
One of my favorite moments in the entire show! Thank you for watching!!
The standout performance here was manifestly delivered by the lovely Christine!! Well done, indeed!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
this cast is a much better representation of our current society. It's much more diverse than any I have ever seen, can't wait to watch this production entirely *^*
This Christine reminds me of Sierra! 😍
Me too but with a little bit of Sarah Brightman
1:00:03 LLLMMAAOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! love thee emotion through out the entire peice. Good job guys
Omg our drama club had the same costumes 😂. I wore the same one as this Carlotta.
What kind of awesome vocals does your drama club have to put on this show???
Thanks for posting the whole show
Incredible talanted and beautiful production. Some actors did really well!
Parabéns para essa moça que interpretou Cristine
Ela canta muito bem!👏👏👏🌹
E o cantor que fez o papel do fantasma está de parabéns também!👏😌
CHRISTINE IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Wow. This is AMAZING
Life long fan and this is outstanding!!
Wow this Christine is amazing!!!
The final lair was just superb!!!!
Geez your budget must has been crazy big
A very credible production
Carlotta was also excellent in this production!!❤️❤️
Stunning!
The character, christine, was expectional. What's her name ?Love the high notes.❤ Great opera all the way round.
❤😘I'm watching 👀 it and love it!!!!
B R I L L I A N T
8:40, I feel there should be a slight pause after Piangi says 'Rome' before continuing, in order to give a slight irritated look, plus it's funnier.
Love it, but was hoping for a “black cast”.
Check out the "Gold cast" with African American Phantom!
I feel like I've been catfished LOL but still enjoyed it
Bill Conry then you’d have the annoying people of the planet calling racism lol
the two performances are labeled black and gold because it's their school colors, so it's used to differentiate lol
Oh lord. Take your racist shit elsewhere.
Precioso... 💖
Impressive very impressive
This Christine can go places!
Incrível !!!! AMEEEEI!
Excellent, from someone who knows...
This is so cool!!!
The rose caught in her sleeve. lol
Between that and the Hannibal skirt... what luck...
@@melfry yeah but they made a good show though. Christine dance moves are on point.
@@ubaldoa.rosario1832 agreed, I'm not diminishing the quality of the production by any means, it's just poor luck wardrobe-wise
@@melfry usually these kind of bloopers creates a visible tension in the stage but they pulled the whole production very well.
I think both cast are incredible. However, I prefer the voices of the black cast Christine and the gold cast Phantom! That gold cast Phantom I need on Broadway right now!!
Wow, that chandelier drop! I thought it was going to be one of those very sedate ones when it just fell a bit. Then, wallop!
Nicely done.
I think raoul messed up or mixed up his lines in the first notes
he was like let’s not argue first and then said I mean miss Christine daae
it didn’t sound right lol XD
Are the accents acted or from somewhere? Because I find them like so funny and amusing
As a director I would have paid more attention to the original costume for phantom himself it doesn’t look right
Phantoms' got some sexy boots lol
Really good production, not a "black cast" thought, at all. That's clickbait
What are the legality hoops you have to jump through in order to film a production like this? I’m an honors film student in college and we tried to do a live video production of the yeston Kopit phantom but could not get the rights to film the production in any capacity. Did you get special rights to film this production or do they just not really enforce it? because I also considered that possibility.
This version is a bit better but would have loved to see their faces and expressions a bit more. Oh well that’s what the film is for I guess 🙃
No mannequin of Christine in her wedding dress during the music of the night segment?
School performance？
I do wish the cinematography would've been better
back to Phantom Broadway
I don't think Black Phantom would hide in the sewer under the opera house, wearing a mask to cover his scarred face. He'd just hang out in the open, all confidant, not giving an eff what people think about his face. He'd go right up to Christine and steal her away from Raoul with his charms, none of this hiding in the shadows nonsense.
what black cast? Yhe aucyioneer was black, but where are the rest?
Weren't talking about race, bud.
Let me guess no elephant statue in the hannibal scene right?
honestly this christine totally carried this show
2:12:18..... OMG......he sang so good throughout the whole show, and this was his chance to totally smash it....and failed......such a shame.
팬임
1:09:46 bookmark so I don't lose my place in the video
Why is it called the black cast?
To distinguish it from their past rendition of this production, called the gold cast. You should check it out!
18:55 YEET 😂
Black cast???? Which ones are the black actors?
University colors black and gold - one cast per color. See also "gold cast" with African American Phantom.
Christine sounds Sara bightmen 😂❤
The Christine would make a really good carlotta based on her vocal
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Если бы в Париже было столько негров в то время, ни о какой французской культуре сейчас говорить не приходилось.
The phantom opera tonight going home tomorrow Christine Shepard pick up baby boy tonight grandma house tonight I’m ready picking up Caitlin rose Shepard Springville I’m going home tonight I’m excited
Thats masquerade outfit is awful
Bruh, It's a school production. They can't fully replicate the star princess costume
Not impressed with this Christine AT ALL, why all the kudos? Weak, wavering, no strength, just flat sounding. Megs voice carry’s better. Christine’s voice is also too low. Like Carlotta was 20 years younger. Seriously, girls? On Broadway? Listen closer. And unfortunately her “Look” betrayals the character. Every large girls dream here, but let’s be realistic here. Some people will have trouble. 😈
Not a black cast.......
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the term "black cast" means a cast where most/all leads are played by understudies, for the sake of allowing other actors to play in lead role. meanwhile, the "gold cast" (this channel has that uploaded as well) is one where the leads are played by those who successfully earned the roles initially, therefor being the "better" cast.
@@WillowTitov Actually, just a flip of the coin split with many talented performers to accommodate. :)
@@WillowTitov i believe it's just their school colors....lol
This Phantom. He can obviously do better.
Edit: what kind of ending was that? 🤣 Cringe, man.
Cringe? I don't see anything cringe!
I like that he tried sth different, still i think it should be more powerful
But why