The Phantom of the Opera was the first musical that really got me into theater, and probably the show I've seen the most. I last saw it back in August on a whim as I knew it had been updated and I was curious - I knew it was a long shot, but I was kind of hoping that they might be making it more like the Oslo production from 2019. They didn't, but changes or not I fell in love with the story all over again.
I knew I wanted to see it again, and when I saw TodayTix were having a sale I bought a cheap ticket on a random date. I didn't think much about it, I literally just bought the best ticket at the best price, so I was floored when I arrived and saw they were filming it for the 35th anniversary and it was some huge event! There were roses on every seat with a note from the Phantom, and we were each given complimentary glasses of champagne. I think I enjoyed it all even more because it was all so unexpected!
Here's what I wore. I made the blouse the weekend before, and it ended up being a real headache! I mostly wanted to make the sleeves which I drafted myself, and I bought a pattern for the bodice as I figured it would be quicker and easier but that was a mistake! Apparently thinking the pattern will match the measurements on the outside of the packet is asking too much. But it came together in the end and I'm really happy with it! My dress has a painting of bears on it!
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