The Art of the Mask
30 Aug 2018
Since 1988, The Phantom of the Opera has been first recognized for its leading man—specifically his mysterious mask. The Phantom dons a piece so iconic it’s a familiar face to all, even if you’re a novice to the production. Rodney Gordon, Phantom‘s longtime mask-maker, joins his team in creating the covering and fitting Broadway’s newest Phantom, Ben Crawford. Watch to see how The Phantom of the Opera‘s most legendary prop obtains its shape.