Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s International
Award-Winning Musical
Directed by Harold Prince
Returns to Dallas Summer
Musicals at the Music Hall at Fair Park
February 17-March 14, 2010
by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady
 I have seen Phantom in London, in New York and even once before in
Dallas. It is one of those musicals where the music rings in your ears. I
once heard that the judge of a good musical is if you want to hum the music
when you leave. Well, most of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s music is too complicated
to sing or hum unless you are a trained musician. My criteria is if you want
to buy the CD. It was one of the first CD’s I ever bought
The Longest-running show in Broadway History!
Tim Martin Gleason heads the 36-member company as The Phantom, with
Trista Moldovan as the young soprano, Christine, and Sean MacLaughlin as
Raoul. Also featured will be Kim Stengel as Carlotta Giudicelli, D.C.
Anderson as Monsieur André, Michael McCoy as Monsieur Firmin, Nancy Hess as
Madame Giry, David Gaschen as Ubaldo Piangi and Jessica Bishop as Meg. At
certain performances, Kelly Jeanne Grant plays the role of Christine.
Who’s Who in the Cast
TIM MARTIN GLEASON (The Phantom of the Opera). After
completing a record-setting tenure as Raoul with 3 different American
companies of Phantom, Tim returns to the national tour, this time as
the masked man. He began his Phantom journey with this very
company in 2001 as member of the ensemble. He quickly took over the
role of Raoul, which he played for over three years. He then had the honor
of playing Raoul for the record-breaking Broadway Company when Phantom
became the longest-running show in Broadway history. Mr. Gleason next
originated the role of Raoul for Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular.
In September of 2007 he rejoined the Broadway cast for an additional year
and a half. With his time in all three companies, Mr. Gleason is the
longest-running Raoul in American history, playing the role more than 2,600
times. Mr. Gleason received a BS in psychology from Saint Joseph's
University in Philadelphia and actually pursued a business career for 4
years before deciding to become an actor. Prior to Phantom, he has
originated several roles, including Romeo in Terrence Mann's musical
Romeo & Juliet at Goodspeed and Adam Gernstein in The Rhythm Club
at Signature Theatre, a role for which he received a prestigious Helen Hayes
Award nomination
Trista Moldovan (Christine Daaé) is delighted to join the
U. S. National Tour of The Phantom of the Opera. Most recently,
she had the honor of working with Julie Andrews in the John Bucchino musical
Simeon’s Gift. She also appeared as ‘Cosette’ in the regional
premiere of Les Misérables at the Pioneer Theater Company.
Off-Broadway/NYC: Sally in Me and My Girl (Musicals Tonight), Rachel
in Paul Revere (Theatreworks) and Seffa in Faces of War (Makor
Center). Regional credits: Gypsy (Louise), Nine (Carla),
Born Yesterday (Billie Dawn), Carousel (Julie) and Cabaret
(Sally). Television: “The Guiding Light,” “All My Children”
and “As the World Turns.” Trista is a proud graduate of the
Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music.
SEAN MacLAUGHLIN (Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny) is proud to
perform the role of Raoul. Broadway: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
The Woman in White. Performed the roles of Vikram in Bombay Dreams”
and Armand in Elton John’s Lestat; Off-Broadway: The
Audience and Requiem for William. Some favorite regional
credits include: The Kennedy Center productions of The Sondheim Celebration:
Merrily We Roll Along and Ken Ludwig’s re-tooling of Tom
Sawyer; Signature Theatre: the workshop of Michael John LaChiusa’s
The Highest Yellow, Forum (Hero), Into The Woods (Rapunzel’s
Prince), The Rink (Dino), Grand Hotel (Erik); Flat Rock
Theatre: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy), The Rainmaker
(Starbuck), Children of Eden (Cain /Japheth), I Love You, You’re
Perfect…( Man 2); Hangar Theater: My Fair Lady
(Freddy). TV/Film: HBO’s “Something the Lord Made” (Dr Swedlin) and
appeared in PBS’ Great Performances “South Pacific : In Concert from
Carnegie Hall”. Sean thanks his family for their constant love and support.
Member of Actors’ Equity since 1999.
The Phantom of the Opera has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and is
directed by Harold Prince. Lyrics are by Charles Hart (with additional
lyrics by Richard Stilgoe) and the book is by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew
Lloyd Webber. Production design is by Maria Bjornson, lighting by
Andrew Bridge and sound by Martin Levan. Musical staging and
choreography is by Gillian Lynne. Orchestrations are by David Cullen
and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Based on the classic novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra by Gaston Leroux,
The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a masked figure who lurks
beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror
over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young
soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing
her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his
command.
With total worldwide grosses estimated at over $5 billion, The Phantom
of the Opera is the most successful entertainment venture of the
twentieth century, surpassing such blockbuster films as Titanic,
Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park and Star Wars. The show had its
world premiere on October 9, 1986 at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London,
winning every major British theatre award including the Olivier and Evening
Standard Awards. The New York production opened on January 26, 1988
where it won seven 1988 Tony® Awards, including Best Musical.
Over 80 million people in 124 cities in 25 countries have seen The
Phantom of the Opera. Worldwide, the show consistently plays
to larger audiences and in longer engagements than any other musical in
history. On January 9, 2006, The Phantom of the Opera became
the longest-running show in Broadway history surpassing Cats’
record-holding run of 7,485 performances. The show celebrated an
unprecedented milestone on January 26, 2008 when it reached its twentieth
anniversary on Broadway.
The Dallas engagement of The Phantom of the Opera is presented by
arrangement with Dallas Summer Musicals, presented by Comerica Bank, and is
part of the DSM 70th anniversary season. Visit the official
The Phantom of the Opera website at
www.thephantomoftheopera.com.
The Phantom of the Opera will preview Wednesday, February 17 and
Thursday, February 18 at 8 p.m., with official press opening night Friday,
February 19 at 8 p.m. All performances are at the Music Hall at
Fair Park, with the following performance schedule:
Wednesday February 17 8 p.m. Preview
performance
Thursday February 18 2 and 8 p.m.
Preview performance
Friday February 19 8 p.m.
Official Opening Night
Saturday February 20 2 and 8 p.m.
Sunday February 21 2 and 8 p.m.
Monday February 22 DARK
Tuesday February 23 8 p.m.
Wednesday February 24 8 p.m.
Thursday February 25 8 p.m.
Friday February 26 8 p.m.
Saturday February 27 2 and 8 p.m.
Sunday February 28 2 and 8 p.m.
Monday March 1 DARK
Tuesday March 2 8 p.m.
Wednesday March 3 8 p.m.
Thursday March 4 8 p.m.
Friday March 5 8 p.m.
Saturday March 6 2 and 8 p.m.
Sunday March 7 2 and 8 p.m.
Monday March 8 DARK
Tuesday March 9 8 p.m.
Wednesday March 10 8 p.m.
Thursday March 11 2 and 8 p.m.
Friday March 12 8 p.m.
Saturday March 13 2 and 8 p.m.
Sunday March 14 2 p.m. Final Performance
The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold
Prince, returning to Dallas Summer Musicals, presented by Comerica Bank at
the Music Hall at Fair Park February 17-March 14, 2010, has announced.
single tickets for all performances, ranging from $21-$86, are currently on
sale at The Box Office, 542 Preston Royal Shopping Center; all Ticketmaster
outlets and
www.ticketmaster.com; or by phone at 214-631-ARTS (2787). For
groups of 20 or more, please call 214-426-GROUP.
The Dallas engagement of The Phantom of the Opera is presented by
arrangement with Dallas Summer Musicals, presented by Comerica Bank, and is
part of the DSM 70th anniversary season. Visit the official
The Phantom of the Opera website at
www.thephantomoftheopera.com
Mark your Calendar
Next up for Dallas Summer Musicals will be RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE
BEATLES, March 16-21; XANADU, April 6-18; THE MUSIC OF ANDREW
LLOYD WEBBER, April 20-25; LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE THE MUSICAL,
with Melissa Gilbert as “Ma,” May 11-23; WICKED, May
26-June 27; DREAMGIRLS, June 30-July 18; and the State Fair of
Texas musical, SHREK THE MUSICAL, September 28-October 17, 2010.
Season Sponsors
Season sponsors for Dallas Summer Musicals, presented by Comerica Bank,
are The Dallas Morning News, WFAA TV Channel 8, and American
Airlines. Now celebrating its 68th season, Dallas Summer
Musicals, Inc. (DSM) is the largest producer of live theatrical
entertainment in the Southwest, the second oldest summer theater
organization in the United States, and the sixth largest non-profit theater
company. DSM has been entertaining North Texas audiences with the
finest in live, musical theatre entertainment since 1941. In addition
to presenting national Broadway tours, DSM also produces shows on Broadway,
presents and tours local productions, and is involved in developing new
works. Dallas Summer Musicals’ affiliates include DSM Management
Group, Inc. (DSMMGI), which manages the Music Hall at Fair Park and the
historic Majestic Theatre.
As a non-profit organization, DSM relies on a variety of funding sources
to bring the Best of Broadway to Dallas at affordable ticket prices, as well
as to preserve the beautiful historic theatres, educate young audiences and
create important community programs. DSM’s Seats for Kids
program provides a meaningful arts education experience to thousands of low
income, at-risk and special needs children. DSM and the Dallas Police
Department partner together to provide positive incentives for youth that
are at risk for gang membership through the Stage Right program. In
addition, the DSM Academy of Performing Arts offers professional
theatre arts training and scholarships to talented students in need.
Ticket sales alone do not sustain these endeavors. Only support from
committed businesses, foundations and individuals make these programs
possible. For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, presented by
Comerica, visit their website at
www.dallassummermusicals.org or call (214) 421-5678.
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