In addition, the ending/resolution is quite different from Leroux's. However, Kay (as explained in her Author's Note) changes and shapes the character to match her own vision, influenced by other adaptations besides the original. One such popular literary adaptation is the Susan Kay novel Phantom (1990), a fictional in-depth story of Erik from the time of his birth to the end of his life at the Paris Opera House.įor the most part, Kay's novel stays in context with Erik's life history as laid down by Leroux. Many different versions of Erik's life are told through other adaptations such as films, television shows, books, and musicals. In the novel, Erik often refers to himself in the third person, a detail that didn't make it into any subsequent adaptations. Most of the character's history is revealed by a mysterious figure, known through most of the novel as The Persian or the Daroga, who saved Erik's life in Persia, and followed Erik to Paris other details are discussed in the novel's epilogue (e.g., his birthplace is given as a small town outside of Rouen, France). Erik himself laments the fact that his mother was horrified by his birth deformity, and that his father, a true master mason, never saw him. The novel confirms that Erik has traveled to multiple countries including France, Russia, Persia, and northern Vietnam, learning various arts and sciences from each region.
Why Have You Brought Me Here? Raoul, I’ve Been ThereĦ.In the original novel, few details are given regarding Erik's past. I Remember…/Stranger Than You Dream Itġ0. Little Lotte…/The Mirror…(Angel of Music)Ħ. These include 7 Tony Awards (including Best Musical), 3 Olivier Awards (including Musical of the Year), 3 Outer Critic Circle Awards (including Best Musical), 7 Drama Desk Awards and an Evening Standard Award.ģ. Since then, The Phantom of the Opera has won over 50 major theatre awards.
Sarah premiered the role at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London on and at the Majestic Theatre on in New York. Having originated and defined the female lead role, it’s not surprising that Sarah will probably always be regarded as the quintessential Christine in this landmark musical. Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber during his marriage to Sarah, The Phantom of the Opera is perhaps the musical theatre production that best showcases Sarah’s uncannily broad vocal range.
This original London cast recording was the first in British musical history to enter the charts at number one.
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