Lon Chaney
The successful Las Vegas production, Phantom of the Opera made history on June 24
The successful Las Vegas production, Phantom of the Opera made history on June 24 when each of the 1,800 audience members donned the Phantom’s signature white half-masks to break the record of the largest gathering of “Phantoms” ever. The Cast members of the Phantom Opera have passed out the iconic masks after the show’s performance in honor of Phantom. The Las Vegas Spectacular’s has celebrated fourth anniversary at the Phantom Theatre at the The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino. To carry on the celebration, Phantom’s chandelier fell for a second time that night George Lee Andrews holds the Guinness World Record for the longest run in the same Broadway show in history for Phantom of the Opera 22 years. George Lee Andrew was in the Broadway Company when the production opened in 1988 and he is still in the current cast. He has been playing the role of André since 2000, having played Firmin for the preceding decade. Below, Andrews talks Phantom, and what it has meant to him these past two decades. Love Never Dies, the sequel to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s evergreen hit The Phantom of the Opera, may get a new director before it heads to Broadway.
The most successful Andrew Lloyd Webber Phantom of the Opera returns to the Fox Theatre this week during July 18 for the farewell engagement of Broadway longest-running musical. The well famous stage version of the tragic tale varies from Gaston Leroux’s original 1911 novel and the 1925 film version starring Lon Chaney. In addition to the story’s more classic versions, there is also a lesser-known Phantom prequel with local origins which offers to dedicated fans a look behind the monster’s mask. The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, has extended its booking period through to 18 Dec 2010.
The most successful stage musical of all time, the Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, celebrated its 9000th performance on Broadway on 17 Sep 2009 and its 22nd anniversary on 26 Jan 2010. The Phantom of the Opera has production design by the late Maria Björnson, 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. The good news for the fans of the Phantom of the Opera is that on July 12, the Broadway National Touring company of The Phantom of the Opera will perform a one-night-only cabaret of musical theater songs to benefit Synchronicity’s Playmaking for Girls programs. The event will take place at 8 p.m. at the home of Theatrical Outfit. Phantom cast members, who are at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta for three weeks, are going to donate one of their “dark” Monday nights for the cause .R&H Theatricals, the licensing arm of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Org, announced earlier this month that “The Phantom of the Opera” would be available for licensing for the first time in the musical’s 24-year history. Get your <a href= “http://www.broadwayticketsale.com/buy-phantom-of-the-opera-tickets”>Cheap Phantom of the Opera Tickets</a>
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100 Years of Horror $19.98 “What frightens me is not so much the obvious monster. What frightens me is the unknown, the fear that my mind is not in control, that there is something out there that nobody knows about.” So says Roger Corman, king of the B picture, helping to set the tone for this richly detailed survey of the horror film. Introduced and hosted by veteran horror actor Christopher Lee, and written and directed b… |
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Lon Chaney Sr. Print $5.99 Lon Chaney Sr. black and white print. Measures 8×10″. |
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Lon Chaney Jr. Print $5.99 Lon Chaney Jr. as the ‘Wolfman’ from the 1941 horror film,” The Wolfman” . It introduced a character that stands alongside Frankenstein and Dracula as one of the most recognized of the Universal Studios monsters and has had a great deal of influence on Hollywood’s depictions of the legend of the werewolf. black and white print measures 8×10″ . |
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Lon Chaney’s Shadow – John Jeske and the Chaney Mystique $24.5 Lon Chaney’s Shadow: John Jeske and the Chaney Mystique reveals an unexplored and controversial side of the great silent film actor Lon Chaney’s life by taking a close look at his relationship with friend, chauffeur, and make-up assistant, John Jeske. Books previously published of Chaney’s life and career document his phenomenal talent in the art of motion picture make-up and acting, but the reader comes away without a full understanding of who Chaney was as a man. This book focuses on the human level of the relationship between Lon, his son Creighton (Lon, Jr.), second wife Hazel, and their "faithful servant," so the pieces of the emotional and psychological dynamics at work in this complex story can finally be appreciated for the significant impact they had on Chaney’s career. The John Jeske story is at its core a fascinating glimpse into a world which has until now been off limits to all but the most dedicated of researchers. The majority of evidence to link the two men has been purposely suppressed or destroyed–a great deal of it was destroyed by Chaney himself and his wife Hazel to keep alive the myth that Chaney did not need help of any kind. The story of Jeske’s life and work with Lon Chaney is therefore fragmented at best, but I believe, through painstaking research, I have recovered enough to finally reveal the truth. This book fills the gap left behind by every other Lon Chaney biography and is an essential addition to the libraries of Chaney fans and film historians worldwide. |
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Lon Chaney – The Man of a Thousand Faces (Biography) $16.71 Lon Chaney – The Man of a Thousand Faces is the biography of Lon Chaney, an American actor during the age of silent films. He was one of the most versatile and powerful actors of early cinema. He is best remembered for his characterizations of tortured, often grotesque and afflicted characters, and his groundbreaking artistry with film makeup. Chaney is chiefly remembered as a pioneer in such silent horror films as The Hunchback of Notre Dame and most notably The Phantom of the Opera. His ability to transform himself using self-invented makeup techniques earned him the nickname of "Man of a Thousand Faces." Chaney’s talents extended far beyond the horror genre, and stage makeup. He was also a highly skilled dancer, singer and comedian. In fact, many people who did not know Chaney were surprised by his rich baritone voice and his sharp comedic skills. Lon Chaney – The Man of a Thousand Faces is highly recommended for those interested in reading more about this talented actor. |
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Lon Chaney: The Warner Archive Classics Collection from Warner Bros. $59.95 LON CHANEY: THE WARNER ARCHIVE CLASSICS COLLECTION Lon Chaney was the king of the character actors and single-handedly created the role of “horror star.” This collection celebrates his career, showcasing his powers at their peak. One man. One thousand fac |
