#johanne brochmann

[operafantomet]

Today it’s the Constitution day in Norway, which made me look closer at Norwegians putting their stamp on POTO in different ways

Johanne Brochmann, Stockholm: OK, so she is Swedish, or half Norwegian if you will, with her father being Norwegian. She was possibly the first ALW!Christine of Norwegian descendant, which makes her a perfect candidate for this photoset.

Solveig Kringleboth, Oslo: Apart from being a kick-ass principal Carlotta in the non-replica Oslo production, on the former opera stage where she had previously sung many lead roles, she was also once Christine in the Norwegian Ken Hill production.

Charlotte Brænna, Oslo: Principal Meg Giry AND u/s Christine in Oslo, and also the one who had the honour of doing the very last Christine performance in Oslo.

Sindre Postholm, Stockholm: Replaced the originally-cast principal André in the Stockholm revival without a word. Owned the role. And also featuring the most dreamy blue eyes an André ever had.

Maria Bjørnson: OK, so another of mixed nationalities. Norwegian (and estranged) father, Romanian mother, born in Paris, lived in London for most of her life. She expressed that she felt like neither nationalities. Still, as a great granddaughter of the man behind the Norwegian national anthem, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, she must be included in this list.

Tuva Semmingsen, Copenhagen: She was a shared principal Madame Giry in the Copenhagen revival, but I never got to catch her in the role. Few photos also emerged. Principal, yet not it felt like. Anyhow...

Astrid Giske, Oslo: The super trouper u/s Christine who became a secret principal one week into the production, and was officially announced so a month later. Outstanding Christine, voice, dancing, acting, understanding the role. Yes.

Arvid Larsen, Oslo: The only principal Norwegian going from the Oslo production and to Greece to repeat the role. Which is curious and cool. But he was fab as Monsieur André.

Stephen Brandt Hansen, Tartu/Tallin: The (so far) only Norwegian principal Phantom abroad, premiering the Estonian production and also singing in Estonian. Hats off.

Espen Grjotheim, Oslo: The (so far) only principal Phantom in Norway in a legitime production, and with some impressive vocals. If also counting illegitime, we could add Øystein Wiik in the Ås production. But we won’t this time around...

#phantom of the opera #johanne brochmann #solveig kringlebotn #charlotte brænna #sindre postholm #maria bjørnson #tuva semmingsen #astrid giske #arvid larsen #stephen brandt hansen #espen grjotheim

[glassprism]

Which actors would you like to see have a bootleg? I pray everday for a full video of Tabitha Webb. :(( I 'd like to know your opinion

Oh, a lot. Off the top of my head:

Claire Moore

Maria Kesselman

Rebecca Caine

Michael Ball

Elisabeth Berg

Claudia Dallinger

Johanne Brochmann

Glenda Balkan

Peter Jorde

Susanne Elmark

Kristin Holck

Mia Karlsson

Yoon Young Seok

Hye Kyoung Lee

Kim So Hyun

Tabitha Webb

Emilie Lynn

Monika Sommerova

Michelle van de Ven

Annemarijn Maandag

Celinde Schoenmaker

Isabel Schwartzbach

Astrid Giske

Beatrice Penny-Toure

And I'm going to stop there, but there's a whole lot more!

#GP gets asks #anonymous

[pirate-egg]

From the journals of the sailor Johannes "Johnny" Brochmann (1901-1957)

From The Sea Journal: Seafarers' Sketchbooks by Huw Lewis-Jones

#nauticalcore #seacore #oceancore #sailcore #sailorcore #ships #mine

[dusuessekartoffel]

I was tagged to do this by @julian-dahl, @leoniejulie and @jly-u (all with slightly different questions, but it’s the same tag, so I combined it all), thank you so much!

Rules: TAG 9 people you want to know better.

Relationship Status: You know when you book a train ticket in the UK and it says “Advance Single”? That’s me.  

Favourite Colour: Yellow. I own way too many yellow clothes and it doesn’t even suit me, but guess who doesn’t care. 

Top 3 ships: This is a terrible question. I can’t not say Davenzi. Also Simon and Baz from Carry On. And thirdly, even though it probably doesn’t really count, Rebecca Bunch/happiness (I’m emotional about Crazy Ex-Girlfriend ending, okay? Also this is canon now and it’s the only thing from that show that really needed to be canon.)

Lipstick or Chapstick: I always use chapstick and I never wear lipstick, but somehow, I still prefer lipstick.

Last Song: “Being Alive” from Company. 

Last Movie: Mulan. (For the first time ever. Sue me.)

Current book: Bold of you to assume it would be one. Seriously, I’m reading about 12 books currently. But the ones I’m actively reading are Incidents Involving Warmth by Anna Livia (a great second hand bookstore find), Viva la Vagina! by Nina Brochmann and Ellen Støkken Dahl (this book brings me so much joy and I’ve also learned a lot from it, so what’s not to love?) and Historia von D. Johann Fausten (I’m not reading this one for fun, believe me).  

I’m tagging @catofthebarricades, @anotherobsessedfangirl, @floraflorenzi, @thealpacalypse, @procrastinatingbisexual, @yoiaintshitbutimqueen, @miawiinter, @druckskam and @itistimeforusalltodecidewhoweare. 

#feel free to ignore this though #and thanks again for tagging me #personal #tag thingy

[raminkarimloophan24601]

List of Actress Who Have Played Christine (I-Me) ~ Updated 10/9/17

Ineke van Klinken ~ Flemish Alternate (1999-2000)

Inger Olson Moberg ~ Stockholm (1995)

Irasema Terrazas ~ Mexico City (1999)

Irene Bartok ~ West End Alternate (1989-1991)

Irina Baiant ~ Romania (2015)

Jana Werner ~ German dubs for 2004 movie

Jane Mark ~ West End Understudy (2005)

Janet Chvatal ~ Vienna (1990-1992)

Jan Harley-Morris ~ West End Alternate (1988-1989)

Janine Kitzen ~ Stuggart (2002-2003)

Jani Neuman ~ Las Vegas (1990)

Jennifer Hope Wills ~ Broadway Alternate (2006), 3rd US Tour (2006), Broadway (2006-2008), Broadway (2009-2010)

Jessica Henson ~ US Tour (1997)

Jill Washington ~ West End Understudy (1986-1987)

Johanne Brochmann ~ Sweden (1994-1995)

Joanne Pullen ~ UK Tour Alternate (1999-2000)

Joke de Kruijf ~ Netherlands (1993-1996)

Jordan Ensign ~ US Tour (2016), US Tour Understudy (2017-present)

Josie Walker ~ UK Tour Alternate (2003)

Julia Moller ~ Madrid Alternate (2002-2003), Spanish dubs 2004 movie

Julia Udine ~ National Tour (2013-2014), Broadway (2014-2016), National Tour (2016)

Julie Goodwin ~ Australia/World Tour Alternate (2007-2009)

Julie Hanson ~ US Tour Understudy/Principal (2002), Broadway Understudy/Alternate (2003-2005)

Juliette Audra Miller ~ 3rd National Tour Understudy (2007-2009)

June Crowley ~ North American Tour Alternate (1991)

Junku Morioka ~ Japan (1998-1999)

Kaitlyn Davis ~ US Tour Alternate (2016-2017)

Kaja Mianowana ~ Poland (2008-2010), Poland (2013-2014)

Kaley Ann Voorhees ~ Broadway Alternate (2014-2015), Broadway Understudy (2016-2017)

Karen Culliver ~ Broadway (1991-1993), Los Angeles (1993), Chicago/San Fransisco (1997-1998)

Kate Suber ~ 2nd US Tour Alternate (1996)

Katharine Buffaloe ~ Broadway Alternate (1989-1992)

Kathy Voytko ~ 3rd US Tour Understudy (1999-2000), 3rd US Tour Alternate (2000-2001)

Katie Hall ~ 2nd UK Tour (2013), 25th Anniversary Tour, West End Understudy (2008-2009)

Katie Knight Adams ~ West End (2003-2004), West End Alternate (2006-2007)

Katie Travis ~ US Tour (2014-2017)

Katrina Murphy ~ UK Tour Alternate (1998), West End Alternate (2002)

Katy Treharne ~ West End Understudy (2009-2011), West End Alternate (2012)

Kelly Jeanne Grant ~ 3rd National Tour Alternate (2008-2010)

Kelly Mathieson ~ West End (2017-present)

Kiara Sasso ~ São Paulo Alternate (2005-2007)

Kimilee Bryant ~ Switzerland Alternate (1885-1996), US Tour (1996-1997), Broadway Alternate (1998)

Kim So-Hyun ~ Korea (2009-2011)

Kris Koop ~ Broadway Understudy (2005)

Krista Buccellato ~ US Tour (2014-2016)

Kristen Hertzenberg ~ Las Vegas (2007-2012)

Kristi Holden ~ Las Vegas (2007-2012), World Tour (2013-2015)

Kristin Hölck ~ Germany (2004)

Kyoko Suzuki ~ Tokyo (1990-1996)

Lana English ~ South Africa (2004)

Lauri Brons ~ Germany (2013-2015)

Laurie Gayle Stephenson ~ Broadway (1993-1996)

Lee Hye-Kyoung ~ Seoul (2001-2002)

Leigh Rhianon Coggins ~ UK Tour Understudy (2012)

Leila Benn Harris ~ West End (2007-2008)

Linda Kiraly ~ Hungary (2003)

Lisa Anne Wood ~ West End Understudy (2014-2016)

Lisa Antoni ~ Vienna Concert (2012)

Lisa Hull ~ West End Alternate (1991-1993)

Lisa Vroman ~ San Fransisco (2003), Broadway Alternate (2000-2001), Broadway (2002)

Lisa Waddingham ~ West End Understudy (1993-1994)

Lolita Cortes - Mexico (1999-2001)

Lori Broderick ~ Hamburg (1991-1992)

Lori Zeglarski ~ Hamburg (1999)

Louise Walsh ~ West End Alternate (2002-2003)

Luann Aronson ~ Broadway Alternate (1992-1994)

Luzia Nistler ~ Vienna (1988-1990)

Lynette Knapp ~ US Tour Understudy (1998)

Maaike Widdershoven ~ Scheveningen Alternate (1993-1994), Scheveningen (1994-1998)

Maike Switzer ~ Stuttgart Alternate (2002-2003)

Magdalene Minnaar ~ South Africa (2011-2012)

Manami Doi ~ Japan (2013)

Maree Johnson ~ Australia (1994)

Margaret Ann Gates ~ Toronto Alternate (1997)

Maria Coyne ~ West End Understudy (2016-2017)

Maria Ivleva ~ Russian Understudy (2015-2016)

Maria Listra ~ Estonia (2014-2016)

Maria Kesselman ~ West End Understudy (1986-1987)

Marie Danvers ~ Broadway Understudy (2000), Broadway Alternate (2005)

Marina Lances ~ Dutch Understudy (1993-1996)

Marina Prior ~ Australia (1990-1993)

Marion Wilmer ~ Stuttgart Understudy (2003)

Marni Raab ~ 3rd US National Tour Understudy/Alternate (2001), World Tour 2004), Broadway Pincipal/Alternate (2008-2014)

Marta Hadžimanov ~ Slovenian Production (2017-present)

Martina Rumpf ~ Germany (2006-2007)

Mary D'Arcy ~ 1st National Tour Alternate (1989-1990), Broadway (1993)

Mary Michael Patterson ~ Broadway (2013-2014)

Megan Kelly ~ West End Alternate (1996)

Megan Starr-Levitt ~ Broadway (1995-1997), 3rd National Tour Alternate (1998-2000)

Melinda Prince ~ US Tour Understudy (1998)

Melissa Dye ~ Toronto Alternate (1992-1993), Toronto (1999)

Mercedesz Csampai ~ Moscow Understudy (2014-2015)

Meredith Braun ~ West End (1999-2000)

[ifyouhappentoremember]

Masquerade Hide your face so the world will never find you

#The Phantom of the Opera #Phantom of the Opera #poto sweden #johanne brochmann #no idea who the raoul is #my graphic

[evanss-chris]

Johanne Brochmann and Inger Olsson Moberg,Sweden Christines.

#wow pretty #Phantom of the Opera #Johanne Brochmann #Inger Olsson Moberg

[withalittleillumination]

Johanne Brochmann and Mikael Samuelsson, Sweden

#Johanne Brochmann #Mikael Samuelsson #Phantom of the Opera #Phantom of the Opera Sweden

[operafantomet]

Christine wardrobe in the original Stockholm production

Being one of the first Phantom productions in the world, in 1989, it didn’t only include things like a full orchestra. There were also some leeway in terms of costumes. For example, they did red Elissa skirts, huge-ass tiaras, mint Serafimo skirts, and blue Rooftop dresses. But the overall style is very similar to the contemporary costumes in West End, Vienna and Tokyo, especially in the silhouettes and decorations. Many of these costumes, albeit pimped, was later used in Copenhagen - the red skirt and blue Rooftop dresses as late as 2019, which means they were 30 years old at the time. That’s true stayers!

The four principal Christines were: Elisabeth Berg, Tua Åberg, Inger Olsson Moberg and Johanne Brochmann

#christine wardrobe #christine daae #phantom of the opera #poto sweden #elisabeth berg #tua åberg #inger olsson moberg #johanne brochmann #operafantomen #red elissa skirt

[glassprism]

Although I feel like you've seen every Phantom, Christine, and Raoul, can I just ask if there are actors and actresses you haven't seen a bootleg of but want to?

Oh, so many, there are lots of cast members who weren't recorded, or fully recorded, and who I would love to see or hear. A short list (and I do mean this is short, because I basically eliminated anybody who had a full bootleg of them, whether audio or video, solely for the sake of my sanity):

Phantoms: Andre Schwartz, Juan Pablo Skrt, Nicholas Nkuna, Kalle Sepp, Hugo Laporte, Nikolai Dogramadzhiev, Vladimir Grudkov, Momchil Stepanov, Joel Zerpe, Daniel Koek

Christines: Maria Kesselman, Raissa Katona, Tua Aberg, Johanne Brochmann, Lori Broderick, Gay Willis, June Crowley, Tamra Haydn, Amy Jo Arrington, Beverley Worboys, Annalene Beechey, Susanne Elmark, Agnete Munk Rasmussen, Lana English, Amy Hudson Holder, Mona Botha, Magdalene Minnaar, Mercedesz Csampai, Tereza Marshall, Mirjana Matić, Anne-Marine Suire, Micaela Sjöstedt, Hanna Ulvan, Mira Ormala, Charlotte Brænna, Vesela Delcheva, Raquel Paulin, Cassandra Lemoine, Sara Ollinen

Raouls: Brennan Holder, Tobias Ahlsell, Jonathan Böiers

And probably many, many more.

#you can tell where my focus lies #GP gets asks #anonymous

[operafantomet]

Tiaras in use in Stockholm (left) and Copenhagen (right)

Though the tiaras might not be 100% identical in each row - either because they had several variations over one style, or because tiaras has been altered - it at least shows the stamina of this style. It was made for the original Stockholm production in 1989, and was last seen in Copenhagen in 2019. That’s some 30 years of use! The biggest difference that’s happened to them is that most earpieces and “dangling” pieces has been removed. Sometimes the pieces has been mounted higher up, sometimes they’ve been removed alltogether, maybe used as spare pieces. But the style itself is recognizable, with the “spiky”, colourful look and the distinct forehead plate.

Row 1: Inger Olsson Moberg and Mia Karlsson

Row 2: Unidentified and Victoria Paine

Row 3: Unidentified and Isabel Schwartzbach

Row 4: Martina Langas and Nahia Gil

Row 5: Johanne Brochmann and Louise Fribo

#hannibal slavegirl #slavegirl tiara #phantom of the opera #christine daae #carlotta giudicelli #meg giry #inger olsson moberg #mia karlsson #victoria paine #isabel schwartzbach #martina langas #nahia gil #johanne brochmann #louise fribo

[operafantomet]

Principal and alternate Christines in Sweden

Elisabeth Berg, Stockholm 1989-1991 (replica)

Tua Åberg, Stockholm 1989-1991 (replica)

Inger Olsson Moberg, Stockholm 1991-1995 (replica)

Johanne Brochmann, Stockholm 1991-1995 (replica)

Emmi Christensson, Stockholm revival 2016-2017 (replica)

Hanna-Liina Võsa, Gothenborg 2017 (non-replica)

Sofie Asplund, Gothenborg 2017 (non-replica)

Frida Engström, Gothenburg 2017 (non-replica)

Sara Ollinen, Kristianstad 2020 (non-replica)

(some of these also starred in other productions; Emmi Christensson in West End, Sofie Asplund and Hanna-Liina Võsa in the same non-replica version in Helsinki, and Hanna-Liina Võsa also in the Estonian non-replica production in Tartu/Tallin)

#phantom of the opera #operafantomen #elisabeth berg #tua åberg #inger olsson moberg #johanne brochmann #emmi christensson #sofie asplund #frida engström #sara ollinen #poto sweden #swedes playing swedes #and behold! no blonde in sight #but #redhead christine

[operafantomet]

From design to costume: HUGE-ASS Star Princess tiara

Gay Willis, Toronto

June Crowley, Canadian Tour

Rebecca Caine, Toronto

Sarah Brightman, Broadway

Maria Bjørnson’s design (detail)

Agnete Munk Rasmussen, Copenhagen

Johanne Brochmann, Stockholm

Johanne Brochmann, Stockholm

Viktoria Krantz Tocca, Copenhagen

#star princess tiara #star princess #phantom of the opera #phantom of the opera design #from design to costume #maria bjørnson #christine daae #gay willis #june crowley #rebecca caine #sarah brightman #agnete munk rasmussen #johanne brochmann #viktoria krantz

[operafantomet]

...if you ever find a moment, spare a thought for me...

Sarah Brightman, West End

Ryoko Nomura, Tokyo

Katie Knight-Adams, West End

Sierra Boggess, Las Vegas

Sae Yamamoto, Nagoya

Johanne Brochmann, Stockholm

Valerie Link, Hamburg

Julie Goodwin, Australia/World Tour

Hye Kyong Lee, Seoul

Samantha Hill, Broadway

#think of me #christine daae #phantom of the opera #hannibal slavegirl #sarah brightman #ryoko nomura #katie knight adams #sierra boggess #sae yamamoto #johanne brochmann #valerie link #julie goodwin #hye kyung lee #samantha hill #think of me scarf #elissa scarf

[operafantomet]

Prominent Norwegian leads in “Phantom of the Opera”

Stephen Brandt Hansen, principal Phantom in Estonia

Espen Grjotheim, principal Phantom in Norway

Andreas Hoff, u/s Phantom in Norway

Johanne Brochmann, principal Christine in Sweden (well, she’s Swedish, but with Norwegian father)

Astrid Giske, principal Christine in Norway

Charlotte Brænna, u/s Christine in Norway (also principal Meg)

Solveig Kringlebotn, principal Carlotta in Norway (also Christine in the Norwegian Ken Hill production)

Tuva Semmingsen, principal Madame Giry in Copenhagen 

Arvid Larsen, principal André in Norway and Greece

If counting the controversial Ås production, there’s also Øystein Wiik (Phantom), Elisabeth Andreassen/Eir Inderhaug (Christine) and Tom Erik Lie (Raoul).

#no norwegian raouls apparently #phantom of the opera #stephen brandt hansen #espen grjotheim #andreas hoff #johanne brochmann #astrid giske #charlotte brænna #solveig kringlebotn #tuva semmingsen #arvid larsen

[operafantomet]

Do you have any pictures of Carlotta’s Hannibal tiara from Vienna? They were beautiful! I saw a documentary about phantom Vienna years ago in which Pritti Coles was interviewed in her Elissa costume. The tiara was amazing - it had little dangly bits on it that tinkled as she moved.

The early European tiaras (West End, Stockholm, Vienna) were quite amazing. Spiky, detailed, grand, glittering, with a forehead piece and dangling details. There is so myc going on, they are so ornate. Alas I don’t have any GOOD photos of the Viennese version of Carlotta’s Elissa tiaras:

Buuuuuuuuut the Stockholm tiaras were in the same vein, and they were later inherited by the Copenhagen production. And lo and behold! Louise Fribo wears a very similar one in the current Copenhagen run:

What she wears is probably one originally donned by Johanne Brochmann, Christine in Stockholm. Here’s a closeup of her and Inger Olsson Moberg:

I hope this total at least gives you an impression of what’s oing on. And I’m thrilled you like these tiaras! They are pretty much my holy grail.

#elissa #hannibal slavegirl #slavegirl tiara #phantom of the opera #priti coles #louise fribo #johanne brochmann #inger olsson moberg #costume nerding #poto vienna #poto denmark revival