Ah, Raoul. The Vicomte de Chagny. He’s handsome, rich, and his entire personality can be summed up as: “I have a sword, I have a boat, and I’m very confused about why my girlfriend is emotionally cheating on me with a ghost.”
The current Raoul brings some serious charm to the role. He’s not just a pretty face; he actually acts like he cares about Christine, which is nice. Plus, he has to do that whole “Think of Me” duet while running across the stage, which requires Olympic-level breath control.
The Phantom of the Opera Announces New Cast at His Majesty’s Theatre
Let’s be honest: we all know he’s the third wheel in the love triangle, but the actor makes you root for him anyway. That takes skill.
Carlotta: The Diva We All Need to Be
Okay, can we talk about Carlotta? She is the true star. Not the Phantom, not Christine—Carlotta. She’s the prima donna who gets replaced by Christine, and she is not happy about it.
The current Carlotta is fabulous. She throws shade, she has a high note that could shatter glass, and she wears costumes that look like a peacock exploded in a good way. Every time she storms off stage, I feel like I need to applaud her for her commitment to being extra.
Honestly, I’d watch a spin-off show just about her. “Carlotta’s Revenge.” It would be two hours of her complaining about the Phantom, and I’d buy the DVD.
