KID AND TEEN PHANTOM: Movies and Music

MOVIES

The Phantom of the Doody-O Studio 1976. A five episode series in the new Howdy Doody Show from the 1970’s this story features a nicer Phantom. He haunts the studio after the arrival of a strange book, and fixes broken items to feel needed. This sweet story is perfect for youngsters not quite ready for a terrifying Phantom. DVD, 108 minutes.

Phantom of the Opera. Dir. Al Guest. Per. Aiden Grennell, Collete Proctor. Emerald City Productions Limited, 1987. This animated retelling of the classic story will delight fans of all ages. Good music and enough action to keep the kids interested. Perfect for Halloween parties for younger children. No rating. Suitable for all ages. Color, 60 minutes.

The Phantom Programme Education through Experience was the hallmark of the Toronto Production of the ALW musical. This seven-minute video designed for teachers to introduce students to the show highlights the program and contains some scenes from the show. This tape is a wonderful keepsake for those who remember the Pantages in her former glory. VHS, color, 7 minutes. Livent, 1992.

1994 Lamb Chop in the Haunted Studio Lamb Chop meets the ingenious Phantom of the studio, who teaches her to see beyond what he looks like. Or is that the other way around? 60 minutes, VHS

Phantom of the Multiplex Dir. Suzanne Colvin-Goulding. Perf. Rich Hutchman, Corinne Bohrer. Disney, 2000. The long rumored Phantom strikes on the night of a Hollywood premiere. Can the staff of the multiplex fight back, or will the Phantom triumph in the final reel? This film is an excellent adaptation for the little ones with much of the original storyline intact. The references to Chaney’s Phantom are also a treat. Oh you’ll have to catch this one on the Disney channel. Rated TV-G. Color, 120 minutes.

Music

Phantom of the Opera Playbill Recordings, 1998. This delightful musical romp geared for the younger set was produced off Broadway. With music and lyrics by David Spencer, and Benjamin A. Damiano as the Phantom it is a treat for older listeners as well. The whole cast does superbly, and raises the production far above normal child’s fare. The storyline does not follow Leroux’s novel, but introduces yet another Phantom. CD, 58 minutes.

Phantom of the Opera Disky, 2001. In this retelling of the story the Phantom faces new annoyances, including an underground circus. Some great moments but the added circus causes the fright factor falls short in the end. CD, 45 minutes.

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