And they forget that there is a person of color.” 2.
I’ve found that if you are true to the story and true to the craft, people get lost in that. “I’m acutely aware that I have a responsibility to hold open a door that was opened by Robert Guillaume and Norm Lewis before me in this particular role for other people of color, and to do an exceptional job. I didn’t know how it would be received because people are so used to the white face,” Davis tells BLAC. “It feels amazing but in the beginning it was a little daunting. Performer Derrick Davis, who plays the Phantom, is the first black actor to play the title character in the touring production (and the third in the show’s professional history). It’s the first time we’ve had a black ‘Phantom’ in Detroit. Hile you’re waiting for the historical, hip-hop musical Hamilton to pay a visit to Detroit, don’t forget about the classics! The Phantom of the Opera opened last week at the Michigan Opera Theater, so here are a few reasons why you should probably go see the show (while you still can!) 1.
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