Phantom of the Paradise
Phantom of the Paradise is a rock opera cult classic, written and directed in 1974 by Brian De Palma. It follows the story of Winslow Leach, a down on his luck singer/songwriter whose music is stolen by a devilishly powerful mogul named Swan (played in the movie by Paul Williams, who scored the movie's Oscar nominated soundtrack). Left disfigured after a freak accident, Winslow vows revenge on Swan. Soon after though, Winslow begins writing for his muse, an ingénue named Phoenix, who becomes Swan's newest protegé ahead of the opening of The Paradise, Swan's ultimate rock palace.
Directed, Dramaturgy and Production Design by Sean Pollock
Asst Direction/Choreography by Alex Guhde
Musical Direction by Emily Croome
Adaptation by Sean Pollock and Elann Danzinger
Executive Produced by Elann Danzinger
Produced by Lindsey Freeman and Barry Stelbaum
Lighting and Sound Design by Alex Neuhausen
Makeup Design by Ariel Iasevoli
Associate Costume Design by Dmitri Barcomi
Photography by Barry Stelbaum
Featuring: Alex Guhde, Cait Kelly, Kevin Rogers, Brianne Wylie, Kalia Lay, Nicole Pietraangelo, Jameison Daniels, Will Watt, Patricia McCarthy, James Healy, Barrett Leddy
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Engagements
Concert Production at The Secret Loft, NYC (2018).