On the morning of July 23^rd, the reporter from the Yangcheng Evening News explored the production of the Chinese version of the classic musical - "The Phantom of the Opera". After an entire week of installation and debugging of all the stage equipment, the "Palais Garnier" is now "constructed" in Guangzhou. The magnificent costumes, make-up, and sets are in place and were showcased in advance on July 23^rd. The world-class classic masterpiece, in its first-ever Chinese rendition, is set to make its debut on July 25^th at the Guangzhou Grand Theatre. The show will run for 24 consecutive performances until August 13^th, welcoming its first audience.

"The Phantom of the Opera" is a globally acclaimed and beloved musical that has garnered a massive following. Its grandand majestic stage designs and opulent period costumes are a testament to unparalleled artistic craftsmanship and the creators' dedication to perfection. After years of anticipation, this legendary production, which has been running for 37 years, finally receives its Chinese language adaptation.

As one of the most "expensive" productions in the world of musicals, "The Phantom of the Opera" boasts an awe-inspiring stage setup. From the three-meter diameter chandelier to the 2230-meter stage curtain used for the play within the play, as well as the exquisitely detailed classical fountains, carved doors, and angel statues. The stage scenery changes almost every 5 minutes during the nearly three-hour performance.

In the Chinese version of the drama, while the actors and dubbing will be localized, all the production elements will maintain the "top-notch" lineup seen in its world tour version: the luxurious stage sets, the vintage and glamorous costumes, and a large orchestra composed of more than a dozen musicians. The world-class opulence of the stage is now within reach for Chinese audiences.

The complexity of the stage design can be seen in the "underground lake" scene alone. To create the effect of misty waters, the production team will use more than 280 candles, 250 kilograms of dry ice, and 10 smoke machines. The crystal chandelier, a hallmark of "The Phantom of the Opera", is composed of 6,000 pearls, each strand containing 35 pearls and weighing a total of one ton. The theater's stage frames are adorned with intricately embossed gold edges, recreating the grandeur of the "Palais Garnier" right before the audience's eyes.

All costumes in "The Phantom of the Opera" adhere faithfully to the legendary costume designer Maria Björnson's original designs from the show's premiere in 1986 and are meticulously handcrafted by experienced costume makers. To recreate the glorious setting of the 19th-century Palais Garnier, the production team has made over 230 sets of exquisite costumes.

Additionally, each wig worn by the characters is individually handmade based on the actor's head measurements, taking anywhere from 40 to 70 hours to complete. The costume and wig team for the touring production consists of nine members, and each performance requires an additional 11 dressers to assist the actors with quick costume changes.

世界经典音乐剧《剧院魅影》中文版即将在广州首演

7月23日上午，羊城晚报记者访问了音乐剧《剧院魅影》中文版的台前幕后。经过整整一周完成所有舞美设备的安装和调试，“巴黎歌剧院”在广州正式“落成”，华丽的服化道已经“就位”，于今日提前亮相。据了解，这部世界级经典巨作的首个中文版本，即将于7月25日在广州大剧院正式开演，迎接首批观众，并连演24场，将一直持续到8月13日。

作为享誉全球，脍炙人口的音乐剧经典作品，音乐剧《剧院魅影》收获了大量的拥趸。它磅礴恢宏的舞台场景、复古奢华的演出戏服，无一不体现其对艺术的独到匠心，与对精工细作的极致追求。几经周折、跨越数载，这部上演37年的传世之作，终于迎来了属于中国人自己的语言版本。

作为音乐剧中最“昂贵”的剧目之一，《剧院魅影》的舞美华丽之至：直径三米的吊灯、2230米的戏中戏舞台帷幕，以及极度逼真的古典喷泉、雕花大门、天使雕像……近三个小时的演出中，几乎每5分钟就要更换一次布景。

在《剧院魅影》中文版中，除了演员与译配将进行本土化外，所有制作都将延续世界巡演版本的“顶配”阵容：整个“剧院”的奢华布景、复古而华丽的演出戏服，十几位乐手组成的大型乐队……世界级的瑰丽舞台，触手可及。

舞美场景的复杂程度，单从“地下湖”这一场景就能略见一斑。为了营造出湖面烟雾缭绕、如梦似幻的极致效果，剧组将使用280余支蜡烛、250公斤干冰和10台烟雾机。让所有观众印象深刻的水晶吊灯，是《剧院魅影》的标志，由6000颗珠子组成，每串有35颗珠子，重达1吨。整个剧场的舞台景框都被镶以厚重的浮雕金边，一整个“巴黎歌剧院”，跃然眼前。

《剧院魅影》中的服装，全部忠于1986年魅影首演时，传奇的服装设计师玛丽亚·伯约森的设计手稿，并由经验丰富的服装制作者手工制作。为了还原19世纪巴黎歌剧院的辉煌背景，全剧打造了230余套华美戏服。

同时剧中所有角色的假发都是根据演员头围纯手工打造，制作一顶假发需要40小时至70小时不等。巡演团队中整个服装假发团队多达9人，此外每场演出还需要11位换装员协助演员进行快速换装。

文｜羊城晚报全媒体记者 陈晓楠
图｜羊城晚报全媒体记者 邓勃
译｜刘佳慧
责编 | 王楠
校对 | 赵丹丹