THINK OF IT! Earlier this past weekend, Broadway welcomed back its legendary long running smash hit The Phantom of the Opera. This upcoming, there is already another history making milestone in the show’s 33 going on 34 years here on the Great Bright Way.
Starting this Wednesday evening, October 27th, 2021 at the Majestic Theatre, Emilie Koutachou will make PHANTOM history as the first black actress to the iconic female lead of “Christine Daaè” in the Broadway production. She is also the 2nd black actress in the show’s legacy ever following its current London leading lady Lucy St. Louis.
As the alternate, Koutachou will play “Christine” also this Thursday evening and the upcoming Saturday matinee show. The current main Principal “Christine” is being performed by Meghan Picerno. There is also a brand new standby track for the role which is currently being done by returning cast member Julia Udine (who originated the role on the 2013 North American company of NEW STAGING 25th Anniversary Tour of PHANTOM and later served as the Principal “Christine” in the Broadway production in 2014).
An official “Christine” show schedule for Emille and Meghan will be announced soon.
Congrats Emille. Break a leg!!!
Who is excited??!
