![]() I’m currently working on a new version of Aminta’s dress, for a much larger doll. It turned out pretty good, considering how little I actually knew about dressmaking! I wore it to see the show in Birmingham, Alabama, which turned out to be one of the most exciting experiences of my life. First, I made Christine’s blue “Wishing” dress, the costume she wears during the graveyard scene. I spent hours discussing the details with fans who’d been backstage and examined the costumes for themselves, including one who happened to own several retired costumes.Īs soon as I knew enough to get started, I began sewing my own replicas of the costumes. I pored over video clips and photographs. My dream of seeing the costumes in person wasn’t very realistic, but I studied Maria’s original sketches. I set out to learn all I could about them. Even though I hadn’t yet seen the stage version, I loved the various costumes and wanted to make my own. I discovered there were fans sewing their own versions of the costumes from the stage show, such as Anéa and Michaela de Bruce. I watched every film I could find, including the Lon Chaney silent film and the miniseries starring Charles Dance.īut nothing could supplant Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece.Īround this time, I began to get serious about sewing. But it wasn’t enough! I searched for a good translation of the original novel by Gaston Leroux, as well as sequels, prequels, and alternate versions. I went out and bought the soundtracks to both the movie and the original London cast recording. We drove through an ice storm to get to the movie theater-another memory that will stay with me forever. As soon as my husband showed me the preview, I knew it was going to be something spectacular. Talk about romantic!įast forward two years, to the premiere of the Schumacher film. ![]() My fiance (now husband) woke me up one morning by playing “All I Ask of You” on the piano. Oh, I’d heard the music before-who hasn’t? But I’d never paid that much attention to it. Twelve years ago, I discovered The Phantom of the Opera. ![]() But first, let me explain why these costumes mean so much to me. In this two-part article, we’ll take a closeup look at the costumes featured in the exhibit. The Phantom’s Suit & Cloak and Christine’s Aminta Dress (Costume Exhibit)
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