The New York Times: I turned to the internet a week before heading to London for the first time in the summer of 2016:
“Must-dos in London,” I intrepidly typed into the search box. Alongside going to Buckingham Palace and drinking tea was “See ‘Phantom of the Opera’ in the West End.”
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It's so sweet to hear how this show has made such an impact on people all over the world and across backgrounds. Congratulations to all current and former theatre makers involved with The Phantom of the Opera! I love how at each of the production's impressive milestones, the company continues to honor and celebrate everyone in the Phantom family. I remember how excited the internet was when Emilie Kouatchou made her debut, but I was surprised at how long it took for there to be a black Christine on Broadway. I wholeheartedly believe in celebrating these achievements and hope that the industry will continue to move in the direction of color-conscious casting. Especially for roles like Christine, where race does not impact the integrity of the character, it seems to me that the role would have been cast more diverse decades ago. My first technical director, who I had in high school, always talked about how much she loves Phantom, and I hope I will get to see it finally in a revival.
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