@MUSEmaniakOO I know right?!?! Every other Erik I'm like "STAY WITH HIM CHRISTINE!!!!STAYYYYYY!!!!!!" But with Peter Karrie "RUN CHRISTINE!!!!!RUNNNNNNNNN!!!!" 0.O
But at least he played it like the Leroux version :)
5:08--Wow. The growl he gives and the way he grinds out, "You . . . try . . . my . . . patience . . ." is SO Leroux, and his body language is fantastic; he almost seems to be channeling Lon Chaney himself. This man has clearly done his homework and made his "Phantom" ancestors proud. Bravo, Mr. Karrie!
I kind of love that he plays it like this. It's not my favorite, but seriously -- you would go more than a little insane if you were a deformed musical genius living beneath an opera house. As fun as the suave and seductive Phantoms are, they're not especially realistic.
I love Karrie's unique portayal, it's great that people can experiment and expand the role... but this is one of the few times I'm like, " Run Christine and for Gods sake don't look back!"
@phantomphan4ever1 My favorite is the amazing Michael Crawford I loved how when he played the role Michael was gone and Erik was there Cudia was another good one as well.
@phantomphan4ever1 Perhaps I should start doing that let the other ones have a sporting chance and I also liked Howard's Phantom as well Brad Little was my first Phantom so he has a special place in my heart.
I'm pretty sure he just scared the socks off of Elizabeth with the "you try my patience" growl. Other than that, he is like the insane Phantom on hyper drive. Not necessarily a bad thing, though. He just moves and changes faces so fast, I wouldn't be surprised if Elizabeth wasn't holding back laughter with some of the gestures and voices he made at points, no offense.
He plays it like a freak ,like something from the original universal horror serries like bela leqousiey ,frankenstein or the wolfman ,he is awsome ! I love it played like this!!
He does have a very Leroux/Chaney style in his hands and attitude. Bravo to him! I love that each actor tried to give their Phantom a certain personality that they think the Phantom should act like. His is the book version and I like that!
oh my gosh, i just couldn't stand it! it was just tooooo much! i liked how he made it his own, but it was almost comical at how over the top he was.....goodness gracious lol
Goodness me...If I were Christine when he does that you try my patience...I think I'd die...That was sooooooooooo twisted and frightening.. I got shivers all up and down.
I LOVE HOW INSANE HE IS IN THIS SCENE, as though its his last hope, i love the twitching and the desperation.... AND OMG, when Raoul goes 'i love her' i've never seen a phantom act like that, its as though he wants to show some compassion but he's just to angry at the world because 'the world showed no compassion' to him so why should he? truly amazing acting, such a unique take on this poor soul!!
WOW. I wish I could have seen Karrie. This is fantastic. I've seen 7 different Phantoms, and I can clearly see that this is the best performance acting wise of a Phantom.
lol I love how Christine was all "NO TOUCHY!" At 50 sec XD
But totally. Totally creepy. He has almost this Austic feel about him in his manorisms. With the descriptions of him I always suspected that he might have had asbergers or something like that. And his fixation was Christine. y'know?
He was hella good at everything except for calligraphy. They said that his handwriting was like a child that dipped a match head in ink and TRIED to pen something.
An absolutely entrancing final lair sequence. I do wish that the camera had pulled back a little more, Elizabeth de Grazia's portrayal of Christine has me intrigued, especially at his "You try my patience..." because he terrified ME and she didn't seem to be fazed. Peter Karrie seems like a wonderful Phantom, I'd love to see more of his performance.
He is obviously a talented man. His voice has that bit of creepiness to it, which is necessary to play a good Phantom. However, I don't personally care for his interpretation of the role. I prefer the heart-broken Phantom over the angry one.
@musicalmeg19 But you can understand where the anger would/could come from, could you not?...Nearly a whole, life lived underground, away from the light, away from people, away from the normal everyday life that you and I enjoy - simply because society/he couldn't accept the disfigurement of his face. (And he, Erik/The Opera Ghost, certainly would have more than enough reason to be angry - wouldn't he?)
I think Peter Karrie plays both sides of the character EXTREMELY well!
@GhostGal5 Thank you for your response. I certainly appreciate what you wrote me. As a young woman who has NOT had the best of lives, from an early age I've connected with the Phantom on a deep level. Of course I understand and appreciate his anger. I was merely expressing in my earlier comment why this isn't my favorite Phantom. I didn't mean to imply that he played him incorrectly -- it's just an interpretation that isn't my favorite. But thanks for your thoughts.
this scene always makes me cry, no matter who it is!! i always want to get up and give Erik a big hug to make him feel better when watching this....poor Erik!!! : '-( excellent performance by Peter!! :-)
@Elisabetta611 Other than the 20 years of professional stage (both musical theatre and "straight" plays), film, and television experience I have, sunshine, you're right - I know nothing. /sarcasm.
Obviously not. Given that you fail to grasp the easiest principle of stage acting, cupcake. Close ups of musical stage acting always look like overacting. Given that I have seen several hundreds of MT performances, I know that to be true. Besides, Mr. Karrie is the composer's favorite Phantom, the fans as well as the critics love and respect him. You don't. That's fine. No need to be so rude however. Or is it sour grapes? Are you new to POTO or something? GEEZ!
@thespiswolf -- he's amazing.....and widely known for his attention to detail in his performance. andrew lloyd webber chose his as his favorite phantom of all time
@thespiswolf - I've seen other Phantom's that just stand there and drum out their lines with no emotion, no feeling, no passion. (THOSE are the ones that I don't like at all! The Phantom is such an amazing character - and needs someone who can portray him as such.)
I'd say it's better for someone to infuse their performance with a lot of emotion and make the performance/character seem real - (or, as you call it, "acted) - than for someone to stand there and just walk-through the motions.
Ok, that may be your perspective/opinion of things, but for thousands of others who have seem him in person/live - what he does is not "fake" or "overdone"! (I have seen him live in concert and literally came out of the auditorium in a semi-trance state!)
@GhostGal5 Oh spare me. Like I would take advice on what is and isn't art from someone who only WATCHES it. When you have 20+ years of acting training and experience under YOUR belt perhaps then you'll have an opinion worth listening to.
Then you shouldn't go see performances like this - especially ones like Phantom, that require so much emotion, passion, and feeling! (The Phantom/Erik is a *VERY* complex character - not some "Mary Poppins" that can sing a cheerful song, about a cheerful life, in a cheerful house! His life is full of pain & hurt)
Perhaps these types of performances are not for you. Perhaps you should stay with something simple and fun - such as comedies, or something along those lines...??
Heh. Yeah, but have you done something like Phantom? Do you understand the character of Erik/The Phantom? (Have you even read the original novel by Leroux?) Are you able to sing and/or act and cause people to fall into a semi-trance state?
@GhostGal5 Yes I have done shows like Phantom, I have loved the story since I was a child in the 70's, of course I've read the novel, and I have made audiences laugh, cry, and scream for my blood. Sorry, I am just not impressed by an actor who plays the Phantom as if he were an epileptic with Parkinson's disease.
@GhostGal5 Condescending little child, aren't you? I have done everything from Fiddler to OKLAHOMA! to acting and directing a tour of Jekyll & Hyde: the Musical. Shush, now. You're like a 5 years old telling the an adult about how the world is and isn't. It was cute at first.
Wow! I am *so* impressed - NOT! (You don't even have any clips of you on your site - so how is one to judge? For so many shows that you say you've starred in - where's the proof?)
@GhostGal5 Why would I want to show someone like you clips of my work when you're understanding of what is and isn't good acting is so impaired that you think THIS clip shows it?
I love how much deatil he puts into the phsyical and vocal quirks. The near insane mentalstate, the fidgity hands...all of it is great. He may not be the best vocalist but he definitely is one of the strongest actors in this scenes. I put put it up there with Hugh Panaro's acting in this scene
I couldn't take my eyes of Karrie throughout the entire scene! You can tell he truly embraces the character of Erik as it was originally written. He makes my top five favorite Phantoms because of his dedication to the book.
i wasnt really sure about this man. he seemed to be a bit overdramatic for the Phantom,but that growl and "you try my patience" was PERFECT i love it!!
Sorry but this guy reminds me of a good Frankenstein lol but not Erik. The only thing he has going for him is that he made him totally off his rocker. One thing too, and it is JMO, Peter is too fat to be Erik. He lived in what was basically a cellar with poor nutrition and this guy looks like he has been eating small children for dinner. LOL
hm wow i saw that at a play in Florida wow i was shocked i love how the characters made it look so real like they really did it not for acting. i love that about the play<3
I do not really enjoy this mans interpretation of Erik. It is very different...It makes SENSE...but im not a fan! None the less he has a fantastic voice.
Love love LOVE his hands. The twitchy, erratic movements remind me so much of Leroux!Erik. Completely insane. I love it. "You... try... my... /patience/..." Terrifying. Honestly. He downright hisses the last word.
I love how he gets all excited at "This haunted face hold no horror for me now", and dejected again at the next line. Poor, unhappy Erik.
I wasn't even paying attention to Christine and Raoul. Nearly forgot they were there. Karrie completely steals the scene. Hell, the whole show.
@MissLuxa - He was amazing live...this video just doesnt do him any justice. I had the pleasure seeing PK many times at the Pantages and this video brought back all of the memories and tears. He always had a stellar performance.
@MissLuxa Amen to that :) he is an outstanding phantom. Very unique in his movements and emotions. I also love the choices he makes. :) Christine sounds terrible in my opinion. Awfull! And yea i didnt really remember her and Raul in this scene. He realy just had my attention the whole time :)
The Camera man forgot they were there too. Did you notice the camera was focused on Erik the entire time? Not that I'm complaining, he's the best part of this scene anyways!
I love love love him. Such a refreshing and heartbreaking interpretation of a classic role. He really pours his soul into Erik every time he performs. He portrays Leroux Erik very well. I understand how those not familiar with the novel may be a bit jarred. This is our original Phantom!! =)
Peter Karrie will always be my favorite Phantom. Sometimes his vocals aren't as pleasing and beautiful as the others, but no one has ever developed the character as much as he did. They all play Erik as some slightly strange and creepy man with a beautiful baritone voice. Peter's Erik is mentally unstable, possibly autistic (because he is such a mastermind in music with no social skills), and maybe even schizophrenic. Peter was so brave to play Erik the way he did, and it paid off.
I love to watch the whole first act JOJ and then go to Michael Crawford for the second act until the phantom brings christene to his lair for that I leave it to Peter Karrie. I find this is the best ways you can see the process in which Erik goes completely crazy and becomes irrational. but that is just my opinion please if you get the chance though watch it in that order you wont be sorry
Out of all the phantoms I have seen I find that three stand out more than the others Michael C. was the best to originate the role for he gave a great base to start out with for other phantoms John Owen Jones deleivers the best Music of the night hands down his voice is perfect for the song and he looks like he is even enchanting himself while singing and Peter is by far the best when it comes to the second act when the phantom snaps he should have acted more seductive and alluring in the first
do they not have the part that says down once more to the dugeons of my black despair down we plunge to the prison of my mind down that path into darkness deep as hell
This is AWESOME! He really brings the crazy in a way I've never seen anyone bring the crazy to the musical Phantom. I wish I could see some of his other scenes!
WOW. = ) THe part where he's at the organ and sings " To late, for turning back, to late.." Reminds me a lot of Chaney from the silent film. Leroux would have been proud... just my opinion
Peter's interpretation of the Phantom is, too my my mind, the bravest and the best. As sad as this scene is, I have never cried at this part for any Phantom -- Until Peter says "Christine" at 9:39. That is HEART WRENCHING.
Heh, that part where Christine goes, "This haunted face holds no horror for me now." and then Karrie's all... *Yay!* And then she goes, "It's in your soul that the true distortion lies." And he's like, *Wait... what?* Pretty amazing. Not my favorite portrayal, but really good! Thanks for posting!
Wow.....what a unique interpretation of the Phantom. I would love to have seen this live. I was really moved by this clip. It must have been an amazing to see him perform.
Peter Karrie has the most intense characterization ever. It's honestly not my favorite, but I have to give him so much props for his level of dedication.
I agree. Instead of just playing the Phantom as some opera diva man wearing a mask, he really exposed the mental disorders and awkwardness that Erik would have from living his tortured life. Fantastic. It may not be the most appealing for people who go there only expecting beautiful singing, but he's doing the original justice and giving the character dimension.
I really like this version because he changes up how the role is played. He really made him seem crazy and helpless in all his acting. At first I was kind of ify on how he portrayed it, but now I think it was absolutely fantastic.
I have never had ANY Phantom scare me so much as Peter Karrie with his "You try my patience" line. Karrie was actually my first in-theater Phantom, and he read that line exactly the same way. The only difference was that, when I saw him, he screamed "MAKE YOUR CHOICE" with such anguish and hopelessness that it actually gave Christine a reason to sympathize with him. So many times it feels like that transition into the kiss is awkward because of how the Phantom chooses to say that last line.
Man, I can only imagine how frightening his "you try my patience" was. It's already scary here.
I wish I could have seen Peter Karrie in PotO. At first I had mixed feelings about his portrayal (mainly because of his unique voice), but now I rank him as one of my favorites. I think he is fantastic.
Any man who takes this role captures a small portion of the real Erik. Mr. Karrie captured his obsession and madness. Where as Mr. Crawford captured his passion,anger and hurt.
Butler's singing for the role was mediocre at best, I was only stating that they were many perfect candidates for the role and the chose a man who was a baritone for a tenor role.
In point of fact, Erik has been played by many baritones - he goes from bass A to top Ab, making him really more of an ideal high baritone role, although you need great versatility for the lighter passages. But Butler, and I must be honest, really couldn't sing!
To all who tink he's "over the top", Erik was an unoved pshycotic mad man, driven insane! Out of everyone I've seen, he captured a true crazed lost soul. How would you act if your life was devistatingly over? Peter shows more emotion at once, than most do in the whole show! Ever see the guy that's lost his marbbles at the bus stop? he doesn't just stand there. There is a time when there is overflowing emotions, and others that require void, and Peter nails it
though i agree you need to be a bit more exaggerated for the stage, i think he goes a bit over the top - does his hand movements remind anyone else of two-face from batman forever (played by tommy lee jones)?
His "you try my patience" sounds so over the top and evil. Erik is not evil! Just so misunderstood. Michael Crawford, Rupert Englund and Gerard Butler do the best "you try my patience".
Peter is now on twitter!! @peter_karrie. Its really him...he is new to twitter so please follow him there.
blackwoodlt 4 weeks ago
@StripedTerror521 I guess that was a headesk??
SteinerneReiter 1 month ago
8:50 ...the most heartbreaking moment in musical theatre history
aa4285 1 month ago
His voice was great,but it was his acting that blew me away. The way he moved his hands,his growl..really awesome.
DuchessofTitanic 2 months ago
ladies and gentleman - the one and only Phantom that terrifies me
MUSEmaniakOO 2 months ago 3
@MUSEmaniakOO I know right?!?! Every other Erik I'm like "STAY WITH HIM CHRISTINE!!!!STAYYYYYY!!!!!!" But with Peter Karrie "RUN CHRISTINE!!!!!RUNNNNNNNNN!!!!" 0.O
But at least he played it like the Leroux version :)
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5:08--Wow. The growl he gives and the way he grinds out, "You . . . try . . . my . . . patience . . ." is SO Leroux, and his body language is fantastic; he almost seems to be channeling Lon Chaney himself. This man has clearly done his homework and made his "Phantom" ancestors proud. Bravo, Mr. Karrie!
TheaterRaven 2 months ago
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TheaterRaven 2 months ago
Best Phantom since Lon Chaney. Leroux would be pleased.
FnuAw 2 months ago
I kind of love that he plays it like this. It's not my favorite, but seriously -- you would go more than a little insane if you were a deformed musical genius living beneath an opera house. As fun as the suave and seductive Phantoms are, they're not especially realistic.
lolita24601 3 months ago
he is probably the only Phantom that actually scares me.
MUSEmaniakOO 4 months ago
I love Karrie's unique portayal, it's great that people can experiment and expand the role... but this is one of the few times I'm like, " Run Christine and for Gods sake don't look back!"
MissHannahjp 6 months ago 7
"you. try.my.patience, make your chose!!" HOLY SMOKES chills
sesshyforever21 6 months ago 2
if i was in elizabeth's shoes, or dress rather, on the part when he says "you... tried .. my.... patience..." I would've been scared shitless
angel6of6music6 6 months ago
Honest to God my second fave Phantom this man is amazing!!!!
dethe8ter 7 months ago
@dethe8ter Who's your favorite?? Mine is so John Cudia... or Michael Crawford!
phantomphan4ever1 4 months ago
@phantomphan4ever1 My favorite is the amazing Michael Crawford I loved how when he played the role Michael was gone and Erik was there Cudia was another good one as well.
dethe8ter 4 months ago
@dethe8ter I sometimes don't even include Michael Crawford on my list because HE'S MICHAEL CRAWFORD!
phantomphan4ever1 4 months ago
@phantomphan4ever1 Perhaps I should start doing that let the other ones have a sporting chance and I also liked Howard's Phantom as well Brad Little was my first Phantom so he has a special place in my heart.
dethe8ter 4 months ago
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phantomphan4ever1 7 months ago
I'm pretty sure he just scared the socks off of Elizabeth with the "you try my patience" growl. Other than that, he is like the insane Phantom on hyper drive. Not necessarily a bad thing, though. He just moves and changes faces so fast, I wouldn't be surprised if Elizabeth wasn't holding back laughter with some of the gestures and voices he made at points, no offense.
BroadwayDreamchild 8 months ago
THAT BITCH!!!! running away when he says "i love you". no wonder his heart broke :'(
xpoppyloupeanutx 8 months ago
He plays it like a freak ,like something from the original universal horror serries like bela leqousiey ,frankenstein or the wolfman ,he is awsome ! I love it played like this!!
liamblackere 10 months ago
"youuuuuuu've tried my patience"
He just turned into Darth Sidious!
This guy is awesome btw
phantomofopera91 10 months ago 3
Wow! Peter Karrie is my favorite Final Lair Phantom. Fantastic!!!
Thanks so much for sharing. =)
vShaede 11 months ago
I friggin love his "You try my patience. Make your choice!" line. It's perfect. I could totally see Leroux!Erik saying it that way. :D
BecomingLikeHim 11 months ago
He does have a very Leroux/Chaney style in his hands and attitude. Bravo to him! I love that each actor tried to give their Phantom a certain personality that they think the Phantom should act like. His is the book version and I like that!
Melstrife 11 months ago 3
I love how he growls and moves his fingers. It's very,Leroux-ish. And I like that. :)
DuchessofTitanic 1 year ago
dont worry he is doing the phantom again this year 2011 in canada
Phantomgoast 1 year ago
oh my gosh, i just couldn't stand it! it was just tooooo much! i liked how he made it his own, but it was almost comical at how over the top he was.....goodness gracious lol
Pirouettedancer90 1 year ago
I really dislike his singing, but his acting is superb! De Grazia also is my favorite Christine.
Omg, was he growling at her (you try my pacience)? Scary!!
helenonline7 1 year ago
Goodness me...If I were Christine when he does that you try my patience...I think I'd die...That was sooooooooooo twisted and frightening.. I got shivers all up and down.
Hornet46 1 year ago
I LOVE HOW INSANE HE IS IN THIS SCENE, as though its his last hope, i love the twitching and the desperation.... AND OMG, when Raoul goes 'i love her' i've never seen a phantom act like that, its as though he wants to show some compassion but he's just to angry at the world because 'the world showed no compassion' to him so why should he? truly amazing acting, such a unique take on this poor soul!!
LOVxxE 1 year ago
@LOVxxE However i wish he'd been a little more... human... like Michael Crawford, more tortured and tender! Still amazing though! very unique....
LOVxxE 1 year ago 3
The most intimidating "You try my patience..." EVER.
It's just downright terrifying the way he does it.
SirSkimbleShanks 1 year ago
Wow, he's amazing.
iAsian92 1 year ago
Karrie's is truly a unique phantom.
jesse2282 1 year ago
awww hes so cute!! he doesnt know what to do with his hands!! x)
TheatreIsMyLife11 1 year ago
wow can't stop watching this so good
such a different take on role
MsVanmil 1 year ago
This guy is simply fantastic. The sudden mood changes, the ange and insanity, he is a perfect Phantom. And i agree, he is totally Leroux based!
IndigoMoon88 1 year ago
No one does "batshit insane" like Peter Karrie!
AmericanFreedom1776 1 year ago 24
WOW. I wish I could have seen Karrie. This is fantastic. I've seen 7 different Phantoms, and I can clearly see that this is the best performance acting wise of a Phantom.
carly3592 1 year ago
lol I love how Christine was all "NO TOUCHY!" At 50 sec XD
But totally. Totally creepy. He has almost this Austic feel about him in his manorisms. With the descriptions of him I always suspected that he might have had asbergers or something like that. And his fixation was Christine. y'know?
He was hella good at everything except for calligraphy. They said that his handwriting was like a child that dipped a match head in ink and TRIED to pen something.
Onitsu 1 year ago
5:12 was rather creepy!
Amazing, I cried.
Livvy24601 1 year ago
he inspires me as an actress and that makes me happy
folieadeux8381 1 year ago
5:12 I... Can't... Stop... Watching...
BarnabasFrid 1 year ago
Our favourite scene...
love love love it.....<3
xenialinakaterina 1 year ago
maybe not the best singing phantom, but by FAR THE BEST ACTOR for phantom I've seen on youtube!
Outcastjts123 1 year ago
An absolutely entrancing final lair sequence. I do wish that the camera had pulled back a little more, Elizabeth de Grazia's portrayal of Christine has me intrigued, especially at his "You try my patience..." because he terrified ME and she didn't seem to be fazed. Peter Karrie seems like a wonderful Phantom, I'd love to see more of his performance.
Sundance201 1 year ago
He is obviously a talented man. His voice has that bit of creepiness to it, which is necessary to play a good Phantom. However, I don't personally care for his interpretation of the role. I prefer the heart-broken Phantom over the angry one.
musicalmeg19 1 year ago
@musicalmeg19 But you can understand where the anger would/could come from, could you not?...Nearly a whole, life lived underground, away from the light, away from people, away from the normal everyday life that you and I enjoy - simply because society/he couldn't accept the disfigurement of his face. (And he, Erik/The Opera Ghost, certainly would have more than enough reason to be angry - wouldn't he?)
I think Peter Karrie plays both sides of the character EXTREMELY well!
GhostGal5 1 year ago
@GhostGal5 Thank you for your response. I certainly appreciate what you wrote me. As a young woman who has NOT had the best of lives, from an early age I've connected with the Phantom on a deep level. Of course I understand and appreciate his anger. I was merely expressing in my earlier comment why this isn't my favorite Phantom. I didn't mean to imply that he played him incorrectly -- it's just an interpretation that isn't my favorite. But thanks for your thoughts.
musicalmeg19 1 year ago
season brothers dad
euan3488 1 year ago
this scene always makes me cry, no matter who it is!! i always want to get up and give Erik a big hug to make him feel better when watching this....poor Erik!!! : '-( excellent performance by Peter!! :-)
elphabaize 1 year ago
Her dress his huuuuuge!!! Love this musical so much. I've seen it twice. Never fails to amaze me. Lovely.<3333
CrazyAboutSims2 1 year ago
over acting
multihappydayz 1 year ago
@multihappydayz - Better than *under-acting* I say.
GhostGal5 1 year ago
disgrace to gerard butler, but i am a crazy fan for him so it wasnt sooooooo bad.
multihappydayz 1 year ago
Overacted. Fake. Terrible. I mean this is truly horrible acting. i would have boo'd and demanded my money back.
thespiswolf 1 year ago
@thespiswolf
You know nothing about stage acting, obviously.
Elisabetta611 1 year ago
@Elisabetta611 Other than the 20 years of professional stage (both musical theatre and "straight" plays), film, and television experience I have, sunshine, you're right - I know nothing. /sarcasm.
thespiswolf 1 year ago
@thespiswolf
Obviously not. Given that you fail to grasp the easiest principle of stage acting, cupcake. Close ups of musical stage acting always look like overacting. Given that I have seen several hundreds of MT performances, I know that to be true. Besides, Mr. Karrie is the composer's favorite Phantom, the fans as well as the critics love and respect him. You don't. That's fine. No need to be so rude however. Or is it sour grapes? Are you new to POTO or something? GEEZ!
Elisabetta611 1 year ago
@thespiswolf -- he's amazing.....and widely known for his attention to detail in his performance. andrew lloyd webber chose his as his favorite phantom of all time
Rachtheangel 1 year ago
@Rachtheangel Don't really much care. I don't like what I am seeing here. To me it seems so "acted" that it's not believable.
thespiswolf 1 year ago
@thespiswolf - I've seen other Phantom's that just stand there and drum out their lines with no emotion, no feeling, no passion. (THOSE are the ones that I don't like at all! The Phantom is such an amazing character - and needs someone who can portray him as such.)
I'd say it's better for someone to infuse their performance with a lot of emotion and make the performance/character seem real - (or, as you call it, "acted) - than for someone to stand there and just walk-through the motions.
GhostGal5 1 year ago
@GhostGal5 His acting is not real at all in any way, shape, or form. It's fake and way overdone.
thespiswolf 1 year ago
@thespiswolf
Ok, that may be your perspective/opinion of things, but for thousands of others who have seem him in person/live - what he does is not "fake" or "overdone"! (I have seen him live in concert and literally came out of the auditorium in a semi-trance state!)
GhostGal5 1 year ago
@GhostGal5 Sorry, I am not blinded by gimmickry. What I see in the above video is nothing less than horrible.
thespiswolf 1 year ago
@thespiswolf -
Then I am sorry that you are not able to appreciate what others see as "true art". I truly feel sorry for you.
GhostGal5 1 year ago
@GhostGal5 Oh spare me. Like I would take advice on what is and isn't art from someone who only WATCHES it. When you have 20+ years of acting training and experience under YOUR belt perhaps then you'll have an opinion worth listening to.
thespiswolf 1 year ago
@thespiswolf -
Then you shouldn't go see performances like this - especially ones like Phantom, that require so much emotion, passion, and feeling! (The Phantom/Erik is a *VERY* complex character - not some "Mary Poppins" that can sing a cheerful song, about a cheerful life, in a cheerful house! His life is full of pain & hurt)
Perhaps these types of performances are not for you. Perhaps you should stay with something simple and fun - such as comedies, or something along those lines...??
GhostGal5 1 year ago
@GhostGal5 You do realize I make my living as a professional musical theatre actor, right?
thespiswolf 1 year ago
@thespiswolf
Heh. Yeah, but have you done something like Phantom? Do you understand the character of Erik/The Phantom? (Have you even read the original novel by Leroux?) Are you able to sing and/or act and cause people to fall into a semi-trance state?
GhostGal5 1 year ago
@GhostGal5 Yes I have done shows like Phantom, I have loved the story since I was a child in the 70's, of course I've read the novel, and I have made audiences laugh, cry, and scream for my blood. Sorry, I am just not impressed by an actor who plays the Phantom as if he were an epileptic with Parkinson's disease.
thespiswolf 1 year ago
@GhostGal5 Condescending little child, aren't you? I have done everything from Fiddler to OKLAHOMA! to acting and directing a tour of Jekyll & Hyde: the Musical. Shush, now. You're like a 5 years old telling the an adult about how the world is and isn't. It was cute at first.
thespiswolf 1 year ago
@thespiswolf -
Wow! I am *so* impressed - NOT! (You don't even have any clips of you on your site - so how is one to judge? For so many shows that you say you've starred in - where's the proof?)
GhostGal5 1 year ago
@GhostGal5 Why would I want to show someone like you clips of my work when you're understanding of what is and isn't good acting is so impaired that you think THIS clip shows it?
thespiswolf 1 year ago
@thespiswolf -
Why not show everyone else? (Not just me.) If you say you're as good as you are, then by all means - you should share it with the world.
A little hesistation I sense there - no?
GhostGal5 1 year ago
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@GhostGal5 If you say so...
thespiswolf 1 year ago
I love him, i love him, i Love him... did I say I loved Peter Karrie? Oh...well I love him.
Rachtheangel 1 year ago
I love how much deatil he puts into the phsyical and vocal quirks. The near insane mentalstate, the fidgity hands...all of it is great. He may not be the best vocalist but he definitely is one of the strongest actors in this scenes. I put put it up there with Hugh Panaro's acting in this scene
MadameChristie 1 year ago
Woah..this guy brings The Phantom from Leroux to such light. He's now on my list of top Phantoms;). Wish I could have saw him.
KelliLynn1000 1 year ago 2
I couldn't take my eyes of Karrie throughout the entire scene! You can tell he truly embraces the character of Erik as it was originally written. He makes my top five favorite Phantoms because of his dedication to the book.
EriksDiva 1 year ago
I love how after she kisses him he grabs her face. He's insane and I love it. The growl is awesome too.
Kiltlover03 1 year ago
i wasnt really sure about this man. he seemed to be a bit overdramatic for the Phantom,but that growl and "you try my patience" was PERFECT i love it!!
Scar2401 2 years ago 4
i love that growl i would have freaked out if i was Christine
Apple3videos 2 years ago
@Apple3videos he almost sounds like Davy Jones from The Pirates of the Caribbean.
Scar2401 2 years ago
I think that Peter Karrie is the best at acting, but John Cudia is the best singing phantom. Michael Crawford is also very good.
ShowtuneSilly 2 years ago
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To mis-quote a simpsons character "worrrst phantom Everrr".
All I could think of was Lon Chaney. And that's no good thing
lachlunn 2 years ago
@lachlunn he reminds me of Christopher Lloyd from Back to the Future! 1:17 made me laugh!
TheBohemianTenor 2 years ago
Oooh, that growl before the "you try my patience" line ... love it!
rhapsody710 2 years ago 4
Sorry but this guy reminds me of a good Frankenstein lol but not Erik. The only thing he has going for him is that he made him totally off his rocker. One thing too, and it is JMO, Peter is too fat to be Erik. He lived in what was basically a cellar with poor nutrition and this guy looks like he has been eating small children for dinner. LOL
fedrebel03 2 years ago
hm wow i saw that at a play in Florida wow i was shocked i love how the characters made it look so real like they really did it not for acting. i love that about the play<3
toybox6 2 years ago 2
2:22
What a spine-tingling laugh!
I absolutely adore it.
AlexApathyYo 2 years ago 2
i think he is an amazing phantom and a great singer and actor
HorrorGuy67 2 years ago 2
and a great guy. ive had the pleasure of meeting and singing with him, he is a really down to earth guy....and an awesome phantom!!!
R1POY 2 years ago
I do not really enjoy this mans interpretation of Erik. It is very different...It makes SENSE...but im not a fan! None the less he has a fantastic voice.
DShiloB 2 years ago
Love love LOVE his hands. The twitchy, erratic movements remind me so much of Leroux!Erik. Completely insane. I love it. "You... try... my... /patience/..." Terrifying. Honestly. He downright hisses the last word.
I love how he gets all excited at "This haunted face hold no horror for me now", and dejected again at the next line. Poor, unhappy Erik.
I wasn't even paying attention to Christine and Raoul. Nearly forgot they were there. Karrie completely steals the scene. Hell, the whole show.
MissLuxa 2 years ago 58
@MissLuxa - He was amazing live...this video just doesnt do him any justice. I had the pleasure seeing PK many times at the Pantages and this video brought back all of the memories and tears. He always had a stellar performance.
phantomjt 1 year ago
@MissLuxa Indeed...poor, unhappy Erik.
lilrowyravenclaw 1 year ago
@MissLuxa Amen to that :) he is an outstanding phantom. Very unique in his movements and emotions. I also love the choices he makes. :) Christine sounds terrible in my opinion. Awfull! And yea i didnt really remember her and Raul in this scene. He realy just had my attention the whole time :)
93142 1 year ago
@MissLuxa
The Camera man forgot they were there too. Did you notice the camera was focused on Erik the entire time? Not that I'm complaining, he's the best part of this scene anyways!
Silverspot12 7 months ago 2
A maniac, in the greatest sense of the word. Such a breathtaking performance.
reckchord 2 years ago 2
'You try My patience' - Wonderfull hahah :-) One of my favouite phantoms :-) J.D
GREENHOUSES 2 years ago
I love love love him. Such a refreshing and heartbreaking interpretation of a classic role. He really pours his soul into Erik every time he performs. He portrays Leroux Erik very well. I understand how those not familiar with the novel may be a bit jarred. This is our original Phantom!! =)
Rachtheangel 2 years ago 2
He's the scariest phantom I have ever seen
LilttleMoney 2 years ago 3
I cracked up laughing when he said, "a mask"
RavensScrewSteelers 2 years ago
I know what you mean it's so high piched like hes crying
LilttleMoney 2 years ago
que exajerado, no sabe actuar
Katerinprinces 2 years ago
True, he is a bit over the top, but... better to be over the top than showing no emotion at all, right?
yumichan899 2 years ago 4
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With Peter's acting, and Gerard's vocals, this would be extremely awesome. Why i theri rythem so off?
happyunhappy13 2 years ago
Peter Karrie will always be my favorite Phantom. Sometimes his vocals aren't as pleasing and beautiful as the others, but no one has ever developed the character as much as he did. They all play Erik as some slightly strange and creepy man with a beautiful baritone voice. Peter's Erik is mentally unstable, possibly autistic (because he is such a mastermind in music with no social skills), and maybe even schizophrenic. Peter was so brave to play Erik the way he did, and it paid off.
AtLastOnTheGround 2 years ago 4
This phantom is very frightening! He's a monster!
EmperorDinobot 2 years ago
He's supposed to be.
That's kinda the point.
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fivecentfather 2 years ago
His Phantom is so deliciously Leroux based! I love him!
TGITPC 2 years ago 23
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A fat Phantom??? Not cool
omglolwtfjk 2 years ago
Que lindas voces tienen los actores n.n
marcelarecords 2 years ago
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the one in las vegas is better. his hair looks lousy. it should be slick and sophisticated.
aiG0oChamNa 2 years ago
In Final Lair it should not. Christine ripped the wig off before FL.
Elisabetta611 2 years ago
I know it is sad ppl mostly base he looks from the 2004 movie which was crap
dethe8ter 2 years ago
Not in the last scene and if you know the real story he wore a wing and only had 3 or 4 strands of blond hair
dethe8ter 2 years ago
ic thats sorta gross lol
but i liked the movie and the play...
aiG0oChamNa 2 years ago 2
I love to watch the whole first act JOJ and then go to Michael Crawford for the second act until the phantom brings christene to his lair for that I leave it to Peter Karrie. I find this is the best ways you can see the process in which Erik goes completely crazy and becomes irrational. but that is just my opinion please if you get the chance though watch it in that order you wont be sorry
thanks
buckthade 2 years ago 3
I must go MC all the way JOJ is good but idk he lacks the mysticism in my opinion
dethe8ter 2 years ago
Out of all the phantoms I have seen I find that three stand out more than the others Michael C. was the best to originate the role for he gave a great base to start out with for other phantoms John Owen Jones deleivers the best Music of the night hands down his voice is perfect for the song and he looks like he is even enchanting himself while singing and Peter is by far the best when it comes to the second act when the phantom snaps he should have acted more seductive and alluring in the first
buckthade 2 years ago
At first, I didn't really like Peter Karrie's voice and acting, but now I love it! From what I've seen, he's one of the best Phantoms acting-wise
ErikPunjabsEdward 2 years ago
wow! The acting was stunning especially the one who played as the phantom. :D
MustBringBack 2 years ago
His name is Peter Karrie
dethe8ter 2 years ago
do they not have the part that says down once more to the dugeons of my black despair down we plunge to the prison of my mind down that path into darkness deep as hell
gabrieljlivingston 2 years ago
The first time I watched this was the first time I've truly seen Erik from Leroux's novel come to life
Stunning Performance xD
PuttingItTogether09 2 years ago 2
Yeah he was describes a 60 year old man no nose and had a short temper!!!
MERLINMAGE9 2 years ago
This is AWESOME! He really brings the crazy in a way I've never seen anyone bring the crazy to the musical Phantom. I wish I could see some of his other scenes!
ferndavant 2 years ago 3
he does do crazy amazing but so does hugh pnanaro
dht23 2 years ago
WOW. = ) THe part where he's at the organ and sings " To late, for turning back, to late.." Reminds me a lot of Chaney from the silent film. Leroux would have been proud... just my opinion
keatonbat 2 years ago
why does he inspect her face after the kiss? is he afraid that some of his face rubbed off on her or sometin????
ShowtuneSilly 2 years ago
Disbelief. He can't believe that she touched him, kissed him.......and that she won't shrink from his touch now....
Elisabetta611 2 years ago
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ShowtuneSilly 2 years ago
this man is insane!!! i love it!!!
mariajosemolano 2 years ago 3
Peter's interpretation of the Phantom is, too my my mind, the bravest and the best. As sad as this scene is, I have never cried at this part for any Phantom -- Until Peter says "Christine" at 9:39. That is HEART WRENCHING.
AtLastOnTheGround 2 years ago 2
Heh, that part where Christine goes, "This haunted face holds no horror for me now." and then Karrie's all... *Yay!* And then she goes, "It's in your soul that the true distortion lies." And he's like, *Wait... what?* Pretty amazing. Not my favorite portrayal, but really good! Thanks for posting!
Eriksoneandonly 2 years ago 2
yeah thats quite a different reaction most phantoms have from those lines.
cathcooldude 2 years ago
wow that is al there is to say about peter karrie in this, makes me proud to be welsh, absolutely stuning performnace
hefincarwyn 2 years ago
Wow.....what a unique interpretation of the Phantom. I would love to have seen this live. I was really moved by this clip. It must have been an amazing to see him perform.
cmfromca 3 years ago
Peter Karrie has the most intense characterization ever. It's honestly not my favorite, but I have to give him so much props for his level of dedication.
wickedphant0m 3 years ago 4
I agree. Instead of just playing the Phantom as some opera diva man wearing a mask, he really exposed the mental disorders and awkwardness that Erik would have from living his tortured life. Fantastic. It may not be the most appealing for people who go there only expecting beautiful singing, but he's doing the original justice and giving the character dimension.
AtLastOnTheGround 2 years ago 4
i totally agree!! its different than what i have ever seen
moonlightrose1991 2 years ago
I really like this version because he changes up how the role is played. He really made him seem crazy and helpless in all his acting. At first I was kind of ify on how he portrayed it, but now I think it was absolutely fantastic.
FriendOrPhantom 3 years ago 2
He's the closest to the book.
dukenukem4life 2 years ago
Wow, I don't even know how to explain how wonderful that was. absolutely perfect.
brerachelle 3 years ago
love the phantom of the opera
PhantomGirl0104 3 years ago
wow!
He`s AMAZING!
saw him in panto a few weeks ago, blew me away! :D
xbethanxkarenx 3 years ago
it really reminds me of the movie more then the musical (I've seen the musical on broadway and it was amazing) he is not as good as McGill
AlexielOfTheAngels 3 years ago
I have never had ANY Phantom scare me so much as Peter Karrie with his "You try my patience" line. Karrie was actually my first in-theater Phantom, and he read that line exactly the same way. The only difference was that, when I saw him, he screamed "MAKE YOUR CHOICE" with such anguish and hopelessness that it actually gave Christine a reason to sympathize with him. So many times it feels like that transition into the kiss is awkward because of how the Phantom chooses to say that last line.
KekoaOnorati 3 years ago 3
Man, I can only imagine how frightening his "you try my patience" was. It's already scary here.
I wish I could have seen Peter Karrie in PotO. At first I had mixed feelings about his portrayal (mainly because of his unique voice), but now I rank him as one of my favorites. I think he is fantastic.
FioreArdente 3 years ago 3
Any man who takes this role captures a small portion of the real Erik. Mr. Karrie captured his obsession and madness. Where as Mr. Crawford captured his passion,anger and hurt.
As for Mr. Butler he defiled the role.
dethe8ter 3 years ago 12
Can't people enjoy this show without such appalling (And utterly unmusical as well as unfounded) disses against the movie version? *Geez*
Elisabetta611 3 years ago
Butler's singing for the role was mediocre at best, I was only stating that they were many perfect candidates for the role and the chose a man who was a baritone for a tenor role.
dethe8ter 3 years ago
In point of fact, Erik has been played by many baritones - he goes from bass A to top Ab, making him really more of an ideal high baritone role, although you need great versatility for the lighter passages. But Butler, and I must be honest, really couldn't sing!
morris9409 3 years ago 4
@dethe8ter Agreed.
lilrowyravenclaw 1 year ago
To all who tink he's "over the top", Erik was an unoved pshycotic mad man, driven insane! Out of everyone I've seen, he captured a true crazed lost soul. How would you act if your life was devistatingly over? Peter shows more emotion at once, than most do in the whole show! Ever see the guy that's lost his marbbles at the bus stop? he doesn't just stand there. There is a time when there is overflowing emotions, and others that require void, and Peter nails it
seansuth 3 years ago 7
though i agree you need to be a bit more exaggerated for the stage, i think he goes a bit over the top - does his hand movements remind anyone else of two-face from batman forever (played by tommy lee jones)?
PeaksBob 3 years ago
He'd been doing this a lot longer than that movies been out
seansuth 3 years ago
His "you try my patience" sounds so over the top and evil. Erik is not evil! Just so misunderstood. Michael Crawford, Rupert Englund and Gerard Butler do the best "you try my patience".
boffinme80 3 years ago
Peter's good, but he snarls a bit too much.
boffinme80 3 years ago
Not evil? He's a murdering mad man.
seansuth 3 years ago