The top of fame and fortune [Comprehensive British and American]

44th Street, Broadway, MAJESTIC Theater

"Larissa, I'm sorry, I'm afraid I won't be able to join your retro party tonight. The theater manager asked me to rehearse the duet with the male actors for the first time." Erica sat in the driver's seat of the Ford Mustang parked outside the theater, holding He was holding a mobile phone he had just purchased.

Due to the nature of her work, her work schedule is always full of changes. In order to allow Aunt May and Peter, as well as related staff in film and theater, to contact her more efficiently, Erika had to purchase this item worth more than five dollars. Thousand dollar 'luxury'.

At this time, the person she was talking to was the principal ballet dancer Larisa Torchev whom she had met about four weeks ago. The two had undoubtedly become friends, and they often went out together.

Now, Larisa is calling Erica to invite her to a retro party.

Unfortunately, Erika was notified by the MAJESTIC Theater not long ago, and she had to appear in the rehearsal hall of the theater to have the first duet rehearsal with the "Phantom" they strongly invited.

The rehearsal effect determines whether she can successfully obtain 'Christine'.

"Oh, Lika, it's a pity that you didn't show up at the party." After Larissa regretted that Erica couldn't attend the party, she went on to say to her exactly, "But when you rehearse the musical, you must be able to show Excellent performance."

"For Miss Tolchev's trust, I have to complete the rehearsal well, don't I?" Erica replied with a confident smile in her voice.

The two continued to chat for a few more words, and then ended the call. Erika pulled out the key, opened the door and got off the car, and walked towards the Majestic Theater.

Compared with her first "casting" experience in the MAJESTIC Theater a month ago, after several weeks of rigorous orthodox singing and dancing special training, Erica obviously has more confidence and confidence.

She walks steadily and confidently, ready to win the present one, there is absolutely no second possible duet audition, she never thinks about anything other than winning.

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In the rehearsal hall of MAJESTIC Theater, dozens of troupe actors are undergoing daily training.

The theater manager, Schubert, is introducing the actor of "Phantom" to Erica, the 28-year-old Australian opera singer Anthony Wallow, "Erica, this is Anthony."

Erica looked at the blond actor who was nearly 20 years younger than the previous two Phantom actors, and realized that when Al Pacino mentioned Volo to her before, he described him as 'young and handsome' It really does not bring a little moisture.

His appearance is really outstanding, and he also has a noble and deep voice, Anthony Wolo showed an elegant smile to Erica, "I am very happy to cooperate with you, Erica, I read your film report in the Australian newspaper , the future is boundless.”

Erica also released her friendliness, "I have collected the international version of the musical "Les Miserables" tapes. When you played the student leader Enjolras in it, you showed extraordinary dramatic talent."

Hearing her voice, Anthony Wallow seemed a little surprised and pleasantly surprised, "I have never left Australia to perform before. We all know that Australia's theater influence is really not comparable to Broadway, but I didn't expect you to know about my performance."

"Probably because of your performance in the international version of "Les Miserables", which is really outstanding and unforgettable." Erica praised sincerely.

She wasn't cheating, but in fact, she had only heard of this handsome actor's play.

Of course Erica is not an all-knowing genius. During her friendship with Al Pacino and Larisa Torchev, the reason why she was able to know more about their plays and ballets was because Alley Ka lives in New York City. She only needs to spend tens of dollars to buy tickets, and she can go directly into the theater and enjoy these wonderful plays.

But Anthony Wallow is far away in Australia, and he has never even come to Broadway or the West End of London to perform in theatrical performances before. This undoubtedly makes this outstanding actor lose many opportunities to improve his reputation.

And now that personal computers and the Internet are not yet widely used, it is of course difficult for Erica to watch the theater performances performed by Anthony Wallow only in Australia.

But she mentioned the musical "Les Miserables" that Anthony had starred in, which obviously surprised the handsome man and made the conversation between the two sound friendly enough.

"It seems that our Christine and Phantom have a very good first impression of each other." The theater manager Schubert looked very satisfied.

Although Schubert once claimed to Erica that her selection as Christine was not the final decision, she needed to show further talent in the duet audition.But in fact, Erica is undoubtedly the best candidate he values.

And Schubert is most concerned, of course, whether Erica can be more outstanding and eye-catching after a short month, "About today's duet audition, I need you to sing "The Phantom of the Opera" together."

"The Phantom of the Opera" is not only the theme music of "The Phantom of the Opera", but also the most exciting track in the musical. For Erika, this is also the most difficult song among all the songs sung by 'Christian'.

At the same time, this theme song is extremely romantic and mysterious. During the music, the phantom appeared in front of Christine for the first time, and Christine was bewitched by him, and followed him into the dark and secret underground labyrinth fascinated.

In the rehearsal hall, theater manager Schubert played the accompaniment music, and the troupe actors who were doing daily training temporarily stopped their movements and gathered around to watch.

Schubert waved to Erica and said at the same time, "Get ready to sing."

The prelude to "The Phantom of the Opera" is exciting and shocking, and even brings a sense of Gothic danger, while Erica is integrating emotions very quickly. She incarnates Christine in the dramatic atmosphere and begins to sing——

"He sang for me in my sleepiness, and he came to me in my dream." Erica was held by Anthony Wolo, who led her forward like a phantom.

Erika continued to watch the 'Phantom', in her expression and eyes, it seemed that she was showing the longing and infatuation surging from the depths of her soul.

Besides the two, Schubert was a little surprised when he heard Erica's short lyrics.

Different from the previous performance, Erica won with more extraordinary dramatic talent and emotions.At this moment, on the basis of all these still perfectly displayed, her singing voice is more ethereal and full, with a stable and sufficient breath, and the melodious feeling of the end sound is almost heavenly.

"The singing voice called me and called my name. Could it be that I fell into a dream again?" Erika has outstanding voice conditions. , can be fully handled with ease, beautiful and unique, "I found it, the Phantom of the Opera is there, in the deepest part of my mind."

Anthony Wolo looked at Erica with a restrained but introverted gaze, and his voice was powerful, deep and noble, and as gorgeous as velvet, "Sing with me again, Our strange duet, my power over you grows stronger."

Schubert looked at the two beautiful young men in front of him in amazement. Their singing voices were not only stunning, but also had a very blending and perfect quality.

Both of them have male and female alto voices with a high range, which is very suitable for operettas such as "The Phantom of the Opera".

"Those who have seen your face in the past, are full of fear," Erika began to use more ribcage and abdominal resonance, and showed a deeper abundance of emotion, facing the phantom, as if praising her god or God , "And I am the mask you wear, your spokesperson."

Schubert's spirit was shaken, he held his breath and concentrated, seeing and hearing the upcoming chorus——

The treble is melodious and melodious, and the thick and ethereal voices of men and women are blended. The emotional power in it is shocking and sincere, "Your my heart and your singing voice are one, and the Phantom of the Opera is in your and my mind. middle."

This song is finally coming to an end, and the Phantom's deep voice shows strong passion, "Music Angel, sing for me!"

"Ah—"

With the voice of the Phantom, Erica began to interpret the gorgeous high notes. In terms of classical singing skills, it is long, coherent and powerful.

She pushed the clear singing voice to the transparent and ethereal high-pitched C, and made it surprisingly long, without the slightest rush or weakness in the end.

"Sing, my angel of music, sing for me!" Phantom began his passionate voice again.

Erica once again continued her amazing high C, showing a shocking and extraordinary performance in a series of vivid high notes.

And in the last song of the Phantom, "Sing for me", Erica pushed the classical bel canto, which is virtuosic and full of amazing emotions, to a more high-pitched, gorgeous and clear high-pitched E, that kind of extraordinary impact A force that makes the listener almost tremble in the heart.

When her flawless singing ended, in the rehearsal hall, excited applause and cheers from the actors of the troupe sounded, "bravo! Great! Shocking!"

Erika saw theater manager Schubert showing a look of excitement on his face that she hadn't seen the previous time, and he was so excited that he seemed to shout, "We found the closest thing to the real Phantom and Christine! When they came on stage The show will overturn this Broadway!"

At this time, Schubert continued, "And they are still so young, beautiful, and talented. Guys, we are witnessing the birth of a star!"

Facing the praise from the theater manager and the troupe actors, Erica and Anthony both expressed enough joy, but not arrogant.

It is obvious that these two young actors are not inferior in social communication in addition to their dramatic talents.

Therefore, the actors of the troupe who will cooperate with the two in the future feel relieved. At least for now, the two leading actors are not difficult to get along with; It's also a good thing.

Erica stretched out her palm to Anthony, her expression seemed to be still shocked by his magnificent singing, "I swear, you will definitely become the most perfect phantom in people's hearts."

"No, Erica, your extraordinary performance is what really amazes everyone." Anthony Wolo said sincerely.

The young couple, who are so intent on admiring each other's excellent performances, don't yet know what frenzy they'll be sending Broadway into when "The Phantom of the Opera" revives its premiere night.