Sean MacLaughlin, who plays dashing suitor Raoul in the record-breaking Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera, documents a special two-show day — on a history-making date — for Playbill.com readers.
Not only did Jan. 26 see one of heaviest snow days of the season (schools closed, but the shows go on!), it also marked the show's 23rd anniversary on Broadway.
MacLaughlin braved the weather and treacherous street conditions to snap photos of his entire day, topped off by two cast parties and an appearance by director Harold Prince.
Here is a two-show day with Sean MacLaughlin as Phantom turns 23:
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With Phantom's Raoul, Sean MacLaughlin, on a Momentous Date
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With Phantom's Raoul, Sean MacLaughlin, on a Momentous Date
Sean MacLaughlin, who plays Raoul in record-breaking Broadway production of Phantom of the Opera, documents a special two-show day for Playbill.com readers. Not only did Jan. 26 see one of heaviest snow days of the season (schools closed, but the shows go on!), it also marked the show's 23rd anniversary, complete with two parties and an appearance by director Hal Prince.
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The morning starts with my 2 dogs, Lady (on left) and Albert (on right). The wife is up and starting the day... the dogs lounge with me.
Sean MacLaughlin
Albert decides to wake me up to start the day.
Sean MacLaughlin
I shower and get into my clothes and see Albert patiently waiting to go outside.
Sean MacLaughlin
Since I am slow, my wife (Elaine Matthews) takes them out in the backyard to play and what not.
Sean MacLaughlin
Before running to the train, I have to dig out all of the snow in the backyard that has collected this winter.
Sean MacLaughlin
Off the train for the walk to work. Arriving in midtown I notice… THE SNOW IS TAKING OVER THE CITY!!!!!
Sean MacLaughlin
Run to the show and sign in! Always important to sign in!!
Sean MacLaughlin
Now to get into Raoul's old man makeup for the top of the show.
Sean MacLaughlin
While getting into makeup, the lovely Jenna Barrios (Hair Extraordinaire!) prepares my mic.
Sean MacLaughlin
Getting the hair just right!
Sean MacLaughlin
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MacLaughlin joined the New York cast after performing as Raoul in the final national tour of Phantom. He has appeared on Broadway in Bombay Dreams, The Woman in White and Lestat.
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The cast of Phantom of the Opera currently features Hugh Panaro in the title role with Sara Jean Ford as Christine and Sean MacLaughlin as Raoul with George Lee Andrews (Monsieur Andre), David Cryer (Monsieur Firmin), Liz McCartney (Carlotta), Cristin J. Hubbard (Madame Giry), Evan Harrington (Piangi) and Heather McFadden (Meg Giry). At certain performances, Marni Raab plays Christine.
The long-running national tour closed in fall 2010. A Prince-directed version of the show, immersive and running 90 minutes, is playing in Las Vegas.
The musical features a score by Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Charles Hart and a book by Richard Stilgoe and Lloyd Webber. Gillian Lynne choreographed.
For more information visit www.thephantomoftheopera.com.
The event, organized by Nattalyee Randall and Courtney Daniels, will feature such guest speakers as Broadway for Racial Justice founder Brandon Michael Nase and AFECT co-founder Eden Espinosa.
Betty Buckley, Matthew Broderick, André De Shields, Jane Krakowski, Bernadette Peters, and Lillias White are also part of The York Theatre Company benefit.