The Phantom of the Opera Snow Globe Music Box
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The Phantom of the Opera Snow Globe Music Box is the perfect gift for any fan of the musical!
The Product
The Phantom of the Opera Snow Globe Music Box is a beautiful product that is perfect for any fan of the Phantom of the Opera. The snow globe is made of high quality materials and the music box plays the iconic song, “The Phantom of the Opera.”
The Design
This elegant glass snow globe is sculpted in the round in three dimensions. It captures the iconic moment when The Phantom of the Opera reveals his disfigured face to Christine Daae. His crumblingOpera House is in the background, and “The Music of the Night” is playing.
The hand-painted base features an intricate design of the opera house’s gilded hallways and grand staircase. Glitter accents add a touch of sparkle.
This snow globe makes a perfect gift for any fan of The Phantom of the Opera.
The Music
The music for “The Phantom of the Opera” was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and produced by Mike Dixon. The title song, “The Phantom of the Opera”, was released as a single in 1988 and reached No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart. It also reached No. 1 in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand and Sweden. In 2006, it was voted No. 1 in a poll of the nation’s 100 favourite Number One singles of all time.
“The Phantom of the Opera” is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe. Based on the novel The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, it tells the story of a masked figure who falls in love with an opera singer and wreaks havoc on the Paris Opera House.
The History
It was during the winter of 1886 that the idea for a Snow Globe Music Box was first conceived. The original concept was that of a glass snow globe, with a small music box inside that would play a tune when the globe was shaken. The first prototypes were made by a company in France, and the first production run of Snow Globe Music Boxes was made in 1890.
The Origin Story
The Phantom of the Opera snow globe music box was created in 2006 by artist Edward Selkirk. The piece was commissioned by the New York Metropolitan Opera Company to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, The Phantom of the Opera.
The music box features a detailed replica of the chandelier from the phantom’s lair in the bowels of the Paris Opera House. Inside the globe is a miniature stage with replicas of the opera house’s famous staircase and balcony. When wound, the music box plays “The Phantom of the Opera” song.
Since its debut, the snow globe has been a popular collectible among fans of both the musical and Snow globes in general.
The Broadway Show
The Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera opened on January 26, 1988, at the Majestic Theatre. It was directed by Harold Prince and starred Michael Crawford as The Phantom and Sarah Brightman as Christine. The musical went on to become the longest-running show in Broadway history, playing over 13,000 performances. The Broadway production won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and was also the first musical to receive a special Pulitzer Prize citation.
The Legacy
The Phantom of the Opera Snow Globe Music Box was created in 1991 by San Francisco Music Box Company. It is a beautiful, intricate snow globe that plays the iconic song, “The Phantom of the Opera.” The snow globe is a replica of the Palace Theatre in London and the stage where the musical takes place. It is a cherished collectible for many fans of the musical and a beautiful work of art.
The Movie
The Phantom of the Opera is a 2004 American musical drama film based on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1986 musical of the same name, which in turn is based on Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel The Phantom of the Opera. The film was produced and co-written by Lloyd Webber and directed by Joel Schumacher. It stars Gerard Butler in the title role and Emmy Rossum as Christine Daaé. Rossum sings her own songs for the film, as soprano Christina Bianco did for most of the movie musical’s dialogue and musical numbers. The film grossed $154 million worldwide.
Lloyd Webber initially envisioned Records, producer of Lloyd Webber’s A Kind of Magic album, as his collaborator, but Records died three weeks after being approached. Schumacher was hired as director, having impressed Lloyd Webber with his work on Batman Forever and The Lost Boys. Principal photography began in January 2003 and took place entirely at Pinewood Studios in England; Schumacher avoided filming in Paris because he felt it had been “done to death”.
Butler had no singing experience prior to being cast and had to receive vocal coaching lessons from Patrick Wilson, who plays Raoul; they would sing during their lunch breaks on set. Additionally, Rossum found it difficult to sing some of her songs because she had never sung with such a “girly” voice before. Many of the cast and crew became ill during production from food poisoning caused by meat that had been left out in the sun too long; filming was halted for a day so that everyone could recover.
The Merchandise
The merchandise for The Phantom of the Opera is as popular as the show itself. You can find everything from t-shirts and jewelry to posters and DVDs. And, of course, there are the obligatory snow globes.
The most popular item in the merchandise lineup is the snow globe music box. This beautiful globe features a detailed replica of the chandelier from the show. When you wind it up, “Music of the Night” plays and the chandelier actually lights up! It’s a must-have for any fan of the show.
If you’re looking for something a little more unique, check out the jewelry. The Phantom locket is a beautiful piece that comes with a replica of his mask. It’s perfect for wearing to see the show or for any special occasion.
No matter what you’re looking for, you’re sure to find the perfect Phantom of the Opera merchandise to suit your taste.
