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

In the backstage area of ​​Broadway MAJESTIC Theater, afterparty is going on to celebrate this exciting musical performance.

"Mr. Schubert, how did you choose these two charismatic leading actors?" A reporter from WCBS-TV in New York was interviewing the theater manager Schubert, and Anthony and Erica beside him.

It has to be said that the excitement of this performance really exceeded everyone's expectations.

After all, before Anthony and Erica, the lead actors of "The Phantom of the Opera", Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, are really in front.

But not all interviewers were friendly enough, of course, and the New York Daily News reporter, pointing the microphone at Anthony and Erica, pressed them, "Do you think your performance is good enough to outperform the former lead actor? "

Anthony, no doubt a perfect gentleman, leaned forward a little to save Erica from being caught in the face by the oncoming radio.

With a noble and elegant smile, like a real prince, he came forward to answer this unfriendly question, "Of course not, Michael and Sarah are not only talented artists, but also irreplaceable." The Eternal Phantom and Christine ’. And Erica and I are shaping our own stage performance.”

Anthony's thoughtful answer was impeccable, but the reporter was still not ready to let it go, he pointed the microphone at Erica again——

"Erica, you were on the front page of the New York Daily News a few months ago, with two super rich men, Stark and Wayne. And tonight I noticed that Mr. Wayne not only Came to your musical premiere and even joined the afterparty, so you're his newest date?"

This entertainment news reporter really spared no effort to put the label of 'Nugget Girl' on her.

Erica always maintained a proper smile on her face, but following the reporter's voice, her deep green eyes and the emotions on her face began to change, and she seemed a little sinister for no reason.

"Never, I'm not familiar with Mr. Wayne." Erica's tone was calm and polite, but it seemed a little oppressive.

Then, she faced all the interviewing reporters, her dazzlingly glamorous face, her smile deepened, her red lips looked very seductive, and she was so confident and shining, "This is the premiere party of "The Phantom of the Opera". False rumors about my private life that are not worth mentioning, we can't wait to talk about this wonderful show, can't we?"

So many reporters immediately cooperated and said, "Of course, this musical is simply dazzling—"

However, the reporter of the "New York Daily News" still seems not to let go of the news point on Erica just like this——

He began to interview Erica's theater manager Schubert, "After the Christmas season and New Year's performances a few months ago, the two lead actors of "Phantom of the Opera" both quit the Broadway stage. After that , MAJESTIC Theater had to suspend performances of this musical, and entered a two-month 'winter break'."

I have to say that the reporter's remarks were as offensive and malicious as ever.

And Otto Schubert maintained a decent smile on his face, "This is a false rumor from the outside world. Regarding the temporary suspension of performances in the first two months, after the end of the Christmas season at the end of the year, Broadway usually enters the final stage. During the off-season, MAJESTIC Theater chose this time, like most theaters on Broadway, to temporarily suspend the troupe—"

The reporter did not give Otto Schubert time to continue to explain, and asked the question again, "And Mr. Schubert, you have chosen Erica Parker as the new leading role during this break, and the troupe has also prepared for "" The Phantom of the Opera has been revived—”

"You have generously upgraded the stage set to be more luxurious and expensive. It seems that you really attach great importance to this fresh airborne female lead. Although this is only her first appearance on the Broadway stage. And Miss Parker three months ago , is completely unknown.”

This reporter, who has been around for a long time, is really dedicated to discrediting Erica's reputation. After the label of "gold nuggets" dating rich people, he began to hint that Erica was elected as "The Phantom of the Opera" "The obscurity and absurdity of the starring role.

Maybe in no time he'd be able to link Erika's selection to her being a 'gold digger', claiming that her getting a Broadway starring role was rigged by someone big.

However, the entertainment reporter's slander seems to have failed to meet expectations——

Anthony Wallow, beside Erica, came forward to defend her as a partner, "In fact, it was my first time on the Broadway stage. Compared with Erica, I used to only perform locally in Australia, which seems to be more unknown. But MAJESTIC theater gave Erika and me a lot of trust."

"Unknown?" The theater manager Schubert looked at his leading actors with indescribable satisfaction. He said to all the reporters, "Can't tonight's performance explain everything? I thought Anthony And Erica just rocked Broadway."

Erika immediately showed a beautiful and self-aware sexy smile, her face was raised slightly, she looked a little rebellious, and her strong self-confidence charm formed a kind of aggressive glamor that 'kills all directions', "Majestic Theater Today Isn't this grand and romantic visual feast performed at night not exciting enough?"

She seems to be full of superstar temperament, completely different from the gentle and harmless Christine she showed on the stage. She is an aggressive sexy beauty, even a bit dangerous, enough to form a coercion in the momentum, But it's also very shiny and alluring.

And the reporters gathered around Erica began to praise her, "Of course, this performance is definitely a surprise surprise this year."

"You and Anthony on stage, you really shine."

"I followed your performance completely and brought tears to my eyes more than once."

So until the end of the interview session at the afterparty, amidst the rush of interviews and praises from all the reporters, the reporter from the "New York Daily News" did not get any chance to ask his questions.

After Erica left the interview area, she said to Schubert and Anthony with an apologetic face, "Some false rumors about me have affected this premiere interview. I'm really sorry."

"No, my dear, you don't need to think that way at all." Schubert's current level of friendship with Erica has improved many times compared to when he first met her. "In fact, you let this Media interviews get more attention."

Seriously, Schubert wouldn't mind Erica having some big scandals, as long as it got more attention.

Erica, however, clearly has little interest in talking to the media about her private life, especially on the night of her musical's premiere.

She hadn't been on stage for more than two grueling hours to be dubbed "Nugget Girl" by the entertainment tabloids.

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At the after-party, Schubert was surrounded by his peers, and he did not know whether it was polite or sincere praise, while Anthony, as the phantom actor, undoubtedly received even greater support.

As for Erica, she was being hugged by relatives and friends one by one, first Aunt May and Professor Peters, followed by good friends Sophia and Larissa, "Rika, you are so proud."

And when Peter Parker, who was standing beside Aunt May, gave Erica a hug, he was questioned by several men's eyes. They came from Harry Osborn, Lex Luthor and Bruce Wayne respectively. ——

It's fine for the ladies to send hugs, but why is Peter Parker, as a male member, entitled to privileges?

Erika has no interest in caring about the emotions of these three men for the time being. She is talking about "The Godfather 3" with Al Pacino and Sofia.

Sofia said to her, "Rika, your filming in "The Godfather 3" has officially ended, and you can finally dye your blonde hair back."

As for her playing Kristen every night, she only needs to wear a dark wig, and it will not affect any stage effects.

After all, it is impossible for Erica to maintain her brown hair for a long time for a stage play that may take a long time, and she has to be responsible for other jobs.

At least for the last few months, Erika really needs to change back to her original hair color, "I am leaving New York in mid-June to go to California and Utah to shoot "Thelma and Louise." Send out the mirror."

As she spoke, she took a non-alcoholic Arnold cocktail from the waiter's tray.

After the whole performance, Erica's throat will inevitably feel a little dry, and this glass of non-alcoholic and low-sugar cocktail made with iced tea and lemon juice is undoubtedly suitable for drinking at this time.

Peter, who was standing beside Erica, quickly followed her movements and took a glass of mocktail from the waiter's tray.

Except there was no Arnold on the tray, just white sangria.

But this cup of sweet non-alcoholic cocktail didn't seem to suit Peter's taste. After he took a sip, his delicate and pretty face wrinkled subconsciously.

Erica, who was talking with Pacino and Sofia about the film arrangement, passed the Arnold cocktail to Peter with a normal expression, and at the same time took the sangria he didn't like.

Her movements and expressions are so natural.

So, Harry, Lex and Bruce looked at Peter Parker again——

Why on earth does he always get the privilege?