The Phantom
Where does the Phantom live?
In the cistern underneath the Palais Garnier Opera House
What language was the Phantom of the Opera originally written in?
French
In ___, he ___ to me
In ___, he came
That ___ which calls to me
And ___ my name
In sleep, he sang to me
In dreams, he came
That voice which calls to me
And speaks my name
Is Madame Giry's role more important in the musical or novel?
The musical
Where is Christine's father?
Dead
What does Christine believe the Phantom is in the beginning of the story?
An Angel of Music
What genre did Gaston Leroux typically write?
Mystery
What items are being auctioned off in the beginning of ALW's musical?
A papier-mâché musical box in the shape of a barrel organ, attached: the figure of a monkey in Persian robes (belonging, previously, to Christine)
A chandelier broken by the Phantom
Who is the protagonist of the novel? Of the musical?
Novel: Raoul, generally (narrated by Leroux, mostly told by the Persian's notes, sometimes follows the managers)
Musical: Christine.
How did Christine and Raoul first meet?
They played together as children
What is the Phantom's signature weapon?
A lasso
When was the novel written?
1909
What is the name of the original performer of the Phantom in ALW's musical? (Hint: starts with M.)
Michael Crawford
In the novel. It's left open-ended in the musical.
What is Christine and Raoul's duet love song in ALW's musical called?
(Hint: "Love me, that's ___ _ ___ __ ___")
All I Ask Of You
What is the Phantom's true name? (Hint: starts with an E.)
Erik
What inspired the novel?
Rumors of a ghost at the Palais Garnier
What is the name of the original performer of Christine in ALW's musical? (Hint: starts with S.)
Sarah Brightman
Where is Carlotta from in the novel? In the musical?
Novel: Spain
Musical: Italy
What is Raoul's title?
Vicomte de Chagny
What does the Phantom blame all his problems on?
His deformed face
Why could ALW's musical not be performed in France until relatively recently?
Leroux's family was maintaining copyright, and Webber refused to pay them royalties.
In ALW's musical, the Phantom demands an opera he wrote is performed. What is it called?
Don Juan Triumphant
What are some characters in the novel but not the musical?
The Persian, Philippe de Chagny, Sorelli, Jammes, etc.
How does Christine save Raoul from the Phantom in the final ark?
She kisses the Phantom (on the lips in ALW's musical, on the head in GL's novel)