View from the Stage: Phantom on Broadway
Make it Sparkle Video with Katharine Heaton
Broadway Performer
3:30 (runtime)
Director’s Notes
In this video, Broadway actress and singer Katharine Heaton invites viewers into her experience of the rich ambiance of the renowned Majestic Theatre. Heaton paints a vivid picture, contrasting the energy during performances with the quiet elegance of the empty theater. Journey with her as she describes the electrifying moments before stepping on the most distinctive stage on Broadway.
Vibrant Opening Scene: Katharine opens up about the exhilarating start to "Phantom of the Opera," painting a picture of the lively colors, and the immediate surge of energy that envelops the audience as the performance kicks off.
The Ghost Light: She shares an intimate perspective of the theater bathed in the gentle glow of the ghost light, describing the moments when the stage is at rest, revealing a different kind of beauty characterized by a tranquil elegance.
The Majestic's Elegance: Katharine explores the theater's architectural beauty, touching upon the intricate designs, painting, and the unique features that enhance the aesthetics of the Majestic Theater—bringing to light the grandeur that surrounds the performers and the audience alike.
The Only Steel Stage on Broadway: Katharine highlights a distinctive feature of the theater—its steel stage. She delves into what this means for the performers, especially for dancers, underlining both the challenges and the charm it brings to every performance.
About Katharine Heaton
Katharine Heaton has been performing professionally since she started pounding the NYC pavement 20 years ago, following 2 successful degree programs at New York University. She has sung with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, on Broadway stages, at Yankee Stadium, across North America in several Broadway Across America touring productions and even beside James Taylor for his One Man Band tour. She loves singing all genres from pop to Opera. Most recently, she could be seen at New York City's landmark Majestic Theatre in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, where she has performed 7 female roles! She is also the co-founder and President of a growing nationwide nonprofit to honor her late sister, Maureen Heaton Foundation. Follow Katharine on Instagram @kittyheaton, @maureenheatonfoundation or visit her website www.katharineheaton.com.