Tag Archives: Phantom of the Opera

Saturday Snapshot: With Love, Michael Crawford

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

I had very exciting mail this week… But before I get to that, let me tell you a story, if I may.  I’ll give you the short version.  About eight years ago, a friend loaned me a copy of Leroux’s … Continue reading →

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Marie, Dancing

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

I think we all know I’m a fan of the Phantom of the Opera…and I’d be lying if I said that wasn’t the primary reason I wanted to read Marie, Dancing by Carolyn Meyer.  It just happens to be set … Continue reading →

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Saturday Snapshot: Knick-Knacks

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

I like everything I own to have a story.  That doesn’t extend to, say, my shampoo or silverware, but it does include my knick-knacks. I saw these adorable fairies for sale in Covent Gardens.  Having just spent a week wandering … Continue reading →

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The Private–and Public–Life of Elizabeth I

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

I think you know that I love Susan Kay’s Phantom.  But I won’t gush on about it (for the third time); I mention it only as context for why I decided to read Susan Kay’s Legacy.  And to acknowledge that I … Continue reading →

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Phantom at Her Majesty’s Theatre

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

Last week I did a theatre review of Les Miserables in London.  This week, I’m sharing about my trip to see Phantom of the Opera. Seeing Phantom for me is different than seeing any other play, because I’ve seen it so … Continue reading →

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