

Topics include a masquerade ball, the over-the-top wardrobe of Carlotta Giudicelli (played by Minnie Driver), Christine Daaé, and a creepy guy who lives in the basement of an opera house. *Cue the organ music* Join our cohosts as they visit the opera house for an episode full of costumes designed by Alexandra Byrne. In the musical, the Phantom wears a full skull mask, a massive hat with feathers and gold trimming and a renaissance looking outfit with huge puffy sleeves. I love the lines and the sleeves and the incredible detail work! I also love it when my wonderful leading man, James Barbour, helps me out by carrying my train up the stairs to my dressing room after the show.ĭon't miss Ali Ewoldt's spectacular Christine Daae in 'The Phantom of the Opera' at Broadway's Majestic Theatre.Behold! This week's episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast is about the 2004 musical film based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 musical of the same name, The Phantom of the Opera. The rest of the costume can consist of a tuxedo, or at least a. A simple black or white domino mask, which covers the area around the eyes, will do but it is preferable to use a carnival-type mask of any color that covers the face from the forehead to beneath the nose. Spoiler Alert: Though this musical doesn’t end in a joyful wedding celebration, at least I still get to wear the dress! This is the dress The Phantom has made for Christine (the Mirror Bride wears it first during “Music of the Night”) and I must say, he has done a gorgeous job! Despite the fact that it is super super heavy and actually impossible to back up in gracefully (anyone who’s seen a Christine during curtain call has witnessed the elaborate kicking of the train that is required), this is my favorite dress that I wear in the show. The most important component of a Phantom of the Opera costume is the mask. I only wear the shawl for a moment when I enter, but I think it is absolutely beautiful!

(And/or perhaps that is how I feel about playing Christine…my not-so-sassy/sensual faces in these pictures indicate that I wasn’t in character yet…). Vintage Phantom of the Opera Mask Venetian Half Face Mask Costume Party, Masquerade Ball Carnival Mardi Gras.

Though Christine doesn’t get to show these sides of her own personality elsewhere in the show, I like to think they are a part of her and she loves getting to explore them through the opera. The Phantom of The Opera Cosplay Costume Erik Costume Red Uniform Outfit Full Set. This costume by Wicked Costumes is available in a range of sizes: One Size - 44 inch chest, 36-41 inch waist, 32 inch inside leg. Please note that the shoes in the picture is NOT included. This costume is perfect for fancy dress parties and Halloween. Aminta is sassy and sensual and strong-willed–all gorgeously reflected in this dress. Adult Mens Phantom of the Night Fancy Dress Costume.

Christine plays “Aminta” in The Phantom’s opera, Don Juan Triumphant, and this is definitely her sexiest look.
