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A Day With Norm Lewis, Broadway's Phantom of the Opera

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  • čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
  • Get tickets to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: www.theatermania.com/broadway/...
    Norm Lewis made history in May 2014 when he became the first African-American actor to star as the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical at the Majestic Theatre. It's a role that Lewis, a Tony nominee for The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess and a cast member of nine other Broadway shows, has always wanted to play, and he's making the most of his run. TheaterMania went backstage to spend a day with Lewis as he got himself ready for a two-show day, from greeting his fellow cast members to getting suited up with the infamous Phantom mask.

Komentáře • 135

  • @camilledaae9714
    @camilledaae9714 Před 8 lety +338

    I love how genuinely passionate and happy he seems. There's something so amazing about the love that people have for theatre, and his is no exception.

  • @courtneyw.9338
    @courtneyw.9338 Před 8 lety +202

    Just the reference to Sierra makes me happy

  • @savisbaddd
    @savisbaddd Před 8 lety +224

    I love Norm. He just has this amazing personality that could make anyone smile. Also oh my god the Sierra doll. I know, I miss her too bud. 😂

  • @thegladys2651
    @thegladys2651 Před 6 lety +77

    I love this rendition of the phantom. Love Sierra and Karimloo but also I would like to have a DVD/BLURAY with the full show with Norm Lewis. I think he did it great and his performance was relevant beacause he was the first African American in Broadway to play the role. Besides that he was a baritone when generally the people who played tha part were tenor.

    • @Tomas-ql9yo
      @Tomas-ql9yo Před 4 lety +1

      Well all i know he sings beautiful and gives me chills

    • @jswatch9270
      @jswatch9270 Před 4 lety +1

      I want to see it on DVD right now

  • @LegallyBrunette4321
    @LegallyBrunette4321 Před 7 lety +102

    Jeremy Hays looks so caught off guard! And he's looking at the doll trying to hide it. It's so CUTE!!! Plus he looks sad before he's caught almost like he's Reminiscing.

    • @MrNoUsername
      @MrNoUsername Před 5 lety +12

      Haliyma Clay A doll for collectors indeed, every detail exactly as they said. They often spoke of these my friend, they have fluffy stuffings and their figurines of plush. Are they still there when all the rest of us have left?

    • @Annesglitter
      @Annesglitter Před 4 lety +2

      @Erik The Opera Ghost DUDE WHAT THE HECK I SEE YOU EVERYWHERE

    • @GSRieza
      @GSRieza Před 3 lety +4

      @@Annesglitter
      Well... It is... _him_

    • @christinedaae355
      @christinedaae355 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MrNoUsername Hello Erik.

    • @b.d6642
      @b.d6642 Před 3 lety

      @@MrNoUsername lot 666, then
      A chandelier in pieces,
      Some of you may recall the strang affair
      Of the Phantom of the Opera.
      A mystery never fully explained
      We're told, ladies and gentlemen
      That this is the very chandelier
      Which figures in the famous disaster

  • @rebellehopes5899
    @rebellehopes5899 Před 4 lety +17

    2:36 When Raoul is EXTREMELY fascinated by Christine (played by Seirra Boggess) haha. And I LOVE NORM LEWIS. HE SEEMS SO NICE.

  • @MrSuperAdam64
    @MrSuperAdam64 Před 7 lety +55

    He is so talented and such a humble man...seriously a good role model for any person these days.

  • @Indomitable_Alykat
    @Indomitable_Alykat Před 8 lety +38

    "I want your love, that's what I want!" Norm Lewis is a national treasure. X)

  • @christinaskaggs9689
    @christinaskaggs9689 Před 6 lety +25

    He seems so genuine and kind.

  • @larrylutz6316
    @larrylutz6316 Před 8 lety +42

    He looked like a younger Bill Cosby for a second when that bald cap was first put on. He's amazing and probably should have been cast much sooner. People still need to recognize Robert Guillaume as the first African American Phantom.

    • @shaykell100
      @shaykell100 Před 7 lety +5

      Roberts the first phantom. But on Broadway, Norm is the first one. When people say Norm Lewis is the first black phantom they mean on Broadway

    • @aphoticphoton
      @aphoticphoton Před 7 lety

      He must have put the pudding and pills while with Christine

    • @scotthamp384
      @scotthamp384 Před 4 lety

      @Shahdae Azura but they should say, the first on Broadway

  • @MsKekeChannel
    @MsKekeChannel Před 6 lety +22

    With a voice like that he would make a great Martian Manhunter.

  • @ChristopherKellyMD
    @ChristopherKellyMD Před 9 lety +25

    I frigging love Norm Lewis.

  • @lissapepper
    @lissapepper Před 5 lety +10

    I would have loved to see him as phantom. His excitement is contagious

  • @nicolodeon05
    @nicolodeon05 Před 8 lety +19

    His passionate feeling makes me so happy :D

  • @Pooquie1
    @Pooquie1 Před 7 lety +10

    This guy has a new lifelong fan. The personality matches the voice.........simply amazing.

  • @bostongal75
    @bostongal75 Před 9 lety +29

    Norm Lewis is SO amazing. . . going to have to get back to NYC to see this.

  • @wheelblack35
    @wheelblack35 Před 7 lety +16

    This guy's fabulous

  • @CD-tj3hg
    @CD-tj3hg Před 9 lety +13

    I SAW HIM AS THE PHANTOM LIVE HE WAS AWESOME

  • @kyralee9692
    @kyralee9692 Před 5 lety +8

    He is so talented and beyond adorable👏😭😭

  • @HelloMyJesusFreak
    @HelloMyJesusFreak Před 7 lety +13

    SLAY NORM SLAAAAYYYY

  • @homosapien7316
    @homosapien7316 Před rokem +2

    I was so happy when I learned he did Phantom, he was one of my favorite Javerts in Les Mis

  • @Abby-km6vr
    @Abby-km6vr Před 6 lety +11

    Sometimes I wonder if Sierra has actually watched this video, and seen the doll...

  • @LegallyBrunette4321
    @LegallyBrunette4321 Před 7 lety +7

    I love how Norm Lewis says "did you make this?" 😂 HAHA!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kfea82
    @kfea82 Před 9 lety +36

    what a cutie

  • @pinnataisabella
    @pinnataisabella Před 9 lety +39

    anyone pls explain me about the sierra boggess doll?

    • @purplecarrot2448
      @purplecarrot2448 Před 7 lety +30

      pinnate she left and it means that like people are missing her

  • @jamesoniris2647
    @jamesoniris2647 Před 3 lety +3

    Norm Lewis feels like the father I desperately want

  • @Annesglitter
    @Annesglitter Před 4 lety +2

    I never realized how small the phantom dressing room was.. OMG Kaley! She’s so awesome!! And Jeremy 🤣🤣🤣 OMG I LOVE THIS CAST aaaa ❤️

  • @valeriacanedo7649
    @valeriacanedo7649 Před 9 lety +42

    Sierra Boggess?! 😂😂😂

    • @BetteDavis19
      @BetteDavis19 Před 9 lety +4

      She left the show!

    • @sebart9321
      @sebart9321 Před 5 lety +3

      @@BetteDavis19 do you know why she left?:0

    • @melissam597
      @melissam597 Před 4 lety +5

      Art Ardere she was only contracted for a few months

  • @RichardArsenault
    @RichardArsenault Před 7 lety +15

    Norm Lewis God Bless and PLEASE come to CZcams Spaces L.A.

  • @TsumiMegami
    @TsumiMegami Před 8 lety +7

    AHH HE'S SO GREAT

  • @CarolynTainter1
    @CarolynTainter1 Před 5 lety +3

    Laughing over the doll, it's like OOPS MY BAD ! :D

  • @xanderguldie
    @xanderguldie Před 7 lety +2

    Saw Kaley Ann last week and she was fantastic! Also if you saw Norm as Javert than you wouldn't guess hes such an uplifting guy. Such a good actor

  • @Tomas-ql9yo
    @Tomas-ql9yo Před 4 lety +1

    What a voice

  • @b.d6642
    @b.d6642 Před 3 lety +1

    Norm Lewis is the best person ever prove me wrong

  • @lancer525
    @lancer525 Před 4 lety

    He's so right... Developing and establishing that pre-show energy is the absolute key to a performance.

  • @lukegreen5341
    @lukegreen5341 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome Phantom Of The Opera Backstage Tour. Thanks Mate. X

  • @deannalauber4611
    @deannalauber4611 Před 6 lety +1

    Oh, Norm! I love The Phantom of The Opera! I wish I could see it in person!

  • @34thstreetman
    @34thstreetman Před 9 lety +10

    Norm, can you tell the ushers at the Majestic to be quiet during the show. I saw the show back in September and they were talking during the opening scene.

  • @lukegreen5341
    @lukegreen5341 Před 3 lety +1

    0:01 Norm Lewis Also Played The Role Of King Triton From Disney's The Little Mermaid The Broadway Musical In 2008 Based On The Academy Award Winning 1989 Walt Disney Pictures Animated Family Musical Blockbuster Movie And Hans Christian Andersen's Classic Novel Of The Same Name. Thanks Mate. X

  • @simondavies4834
    @simondavies4834 Před 4 lety +1

    what a great guy

  • @jlly16
    @jlly16 Před 9 lety +16

    Jeremy was Busted, lol

  • @shelleyrightmyer6421
    @shelleyrightmyer6421 Před 3 lety +1

    Ilove ti somuch miss you

  • @amyclarke41
    @amyclarke41 Před 9 lety +1

    Great voice ☺

  • @LondonFogBritish
    @LondonFogBritish Před 6 lety

    Amazing Phantom!!

  • @ConstantGardener-q9q
    @ConstantGardener-q9q Před 5 lety

    You were chosen because you PHENOMENAL!!

  • @lulimau8478
    @lulimau8478 Před 6 lety

    So much fun!!

  • @gspiderman1804
    @gspiderman1804 Před 4 lety

    Norm is just as sweet as his voice.

  • @CherryRedBanshee
    @CherryRedBanshee Před 4 lety

    Norm is so sweet!

  • @Whitleychic
    @Whitleychic Před 7 lety +1

    Jeremy makes my life!

  • @Abby-km6vr
    @Abby-km6vr Před 6 lety +2

    WHEN HE SAID THE DOLL WAS SIERRA!!!

  • @harriet.z
    @harriet.z Před rokem +1

    Hahahah the Sierra doll 😂

  • @jay10071981
    @jay10071981 Před 4 lety

    O god and he wassssss AMAAAAZING

  • @carrerazwieg8312
    @carrerazwieg8312 Před 4 lety

    How the phantom gets ready for a performance listening to happy

  • @Greg-fs2rh
    @Greg-fs2rh Před 2 lety

    Hoping he comes back. I missed him when he performed the role. Also, Norm looks great with a "bald" head!

  • @LolaLens
    @LolaLens Před 7 lety +3

    Anyone know of a complete show recording of Norm as the phantom?I mean a legitimate one, not a cell phone video? Thanks!

  • @jws1272
    @jws1272 Před 7 lety +1

    I Cosplay (and sing) this "Phantom", and I want Thelma to put that makeup on me!!!

  • @michellemartinez579
    @michellemartinez579 Před 9 lety +3

    Mg i saw all of the in the recent phantom of the opera musical at the majestic

  • @jasminnemcdonald94A
    @jasminnemcdonald94A Před 3 lety +1

    To quote from Robin Hood: MIT:
    Peasants: A Black Phantom??
    Blinkin: He's Black??

  • @clipperbob960
    @clipperbob960 Před 3 lety

    I wish I turned out as well as Norm Lewis did :P

  • @TheDarKnignt
    @TheDarKnignt Před 4 lety

    He's so beautiful, so cute, so funny... Man.. 😔 Wow

  • @scotthamp384
    @scotthamp384 Před rokem

    Actually, Norm was not the first minority Phantom on Broadway. That was Kevin Gray

  • @MarcoPerez-wj2ej
    @MarcoPerez-wj2ej Před 4 lety

    Do they do the signed posters all the time or just occasionally? And how do I get one, because I would love to watch a show and get a poster too

  • @marianrooth9514
    @marianrooth9514 Před 5 lety

    I love it. You're wonderful m

  • @ingridaguero6460
    @ingridaguero6460 Před 2 lety

    I got to meat Thelma when i went to see the show. I may or may not have screamed.

  • @SlowxParentsCrossing
    @SlowxParentsCrossing Před 9 lety +8

    JEREMY HAYES. What even.... lol

  • @neilldn74
    @neilldn74 Před 9 lety +8

    No Sierra? :(

    • @KatieT97
      @KatieT97 Před 9 lety +7

      She had already ended her run by this time

  • @orianamandi
    @orianamandi Před 4 lety

    It's soooo nice that the Phantom has been played by a black man👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @MissingSirius
    @MissingSirius Před 9 lety +6

    Why's his dressing room so small?

    • @girlishgamer1
      @girlishgamer1 Před 9 lety +1

      MissingSirius A majority of buildings in New York City are small.

  • @johnmoss1444
    @johnmoss1444 Před 6 lety

    Well I'm planning to be the very first young Phantom. I don't know if I'd either be on Broadway or the US Tour but either way I'd feel successful.

    • @RealAngelOfMusic
      @RealAngelOfMusic Před 3 lety

      I have the same dream, but make it Christine 😆

    • @johnmoss1444
      @johnmoss1444 Před 3 lety

      @Christine Daaé haha. Never mind. I’m 24. Who was the 21 year old Phantom out of curiosity?

  • @adrianghandtchi1562
    @adrianghandtchi1562 Před 7 lety

    How do I make it without college of music?

    • @TheOscarFrancois
      @TheOscarFrancois Před 4 lety

      Adrian Ghandtchi Private lessons? Seriously, I’ve thought what you’re thinking too. If I knew before, drama would definitely be what I chose to do in college. It’s hopeless now...

  • @ethanshaw6290
    @ethanshaw6290 Před 5 lety

    When the camera was moving back it actually looks like he was bald

  • @mialevi1341
    @mialevi1341 Před 7 lety

    Šebek? Are you a Croatian or a Serbian?

  • @mimimyymyy5105
    @mimimyymyy5105 Před 7 lety

    Jeremy is me

  • @ethannavarro943
    @ethannavarro943 Před 6 lety

    She became an alternate, that must suck to be a main then an alternate

  • @sakura_rain4915
    @sakura_rain4915 Před 7 lety +2

    where's sierra?

  • @yonatankahn2884
    @yonatankahn2884 Před 9 lety

    Phantom

  • @jordannickel-dubin9851
    @jordannickel-dubin9851 Před 9 lety +8

    Norm Lewis was not the first African-American Phantom. Robert Guillaume was.

    • @dresuke25
      @dresuke25 Před 9 lety

      On Broadway?

    • @jordannickel-dubin9851
      @jordannickel-dubin9851 Před 9 lety

      Kevin Whitmer
      He came after Michael Crawford.

    • @jordannickel-dubin9851
      @jordannickel-dubin9851 Před 9 lety +1

      Kevin Whitmer
      My mom was the one who told me that Robert was the first African-American Phantom. She never said whether he was on Broadway, Off-Broadway, West End, etc. Norm Lewis was the African-American Phantom on Broadway. Sorry about that.

    • @michaeldillon2205
      @michaeldillon2205 Před 9 lety +1

      Jordan Nickel-Dubin i believe he only did it in LA

    • @jordannickel-dubin9851
      @jordannickel-dubin9851 Před 9 lety +2

      Michael Dillon
      Yeah, I looked it up. Thanks for the correction. My mom had told me that Robert was the first African-African Phantom, and I thought that meant the first African-American Phantom anywhere. Thanks! Have a great day!

  • @zacharypederson6816
    @zacharypederson6816 Před 8 lety +1

    I want your voice...

  • @finleyforevermore
    @finleyforevermore Před 2 lety

    2:20

  • @jessicafrotto4547
    @jessicafrotto4547 Před 3 lety

    Is there anyone more sweet or loveable?

  • @tinipants2
    @tinipants2 Před 4 lety +1

    Gurl shes so sweet and beautiful but she didnt want to dance

  • @yonatankahn2884
    @yonatankahn2884 Před 9 lety

    Robert Gullam was the fist African American fandom

    • @KatieT97
      @KatieT97 Před 9 lety +6

      Robert was the first ever but he was in London, Norm is the first on Broadway

    • @jaysalvoro9834
      @jaysalvoro9834 Před 5 lety

      Katie Tucker *Los Angeles

  • @ethannavarro943
    @ethannavarro943 Před 6 lety

    The ending is cringe, but we love norm for that

  • @raindropsroses1088
    @raindropsroses1088 Před 6 lety

    yikes at the fur lmao

  • @miss_glamrock5214
    @miss_glamrock5214 Před 4 lety

    Sierra boggess is the best Christine

  • @IJustFiguredThisOut
    @IJustFiguredThisOut Před 7 lety +1

    He plays the phantom? But he's black, not that there's anything wrong with that, just surprising to me.

    • @annmitchell4663
      @annmitchell4663 Před 4 lety +3

      The Phantom is not an historical person..so he can be any race.

    • @IJustFiguredThisOut
      @IJustFiguredThisOut Před 4 lety +2

      @@annmitchell4663 True. He can be any race. Just historically he has always been played by a white man, but yes any race can play him.