character that goes through such a beauti-
ful journey.” With scores including ‘Think of
Me,’ ‘Angel of Music,’ ‘Music of the Night,’ ‘All
I Ask of You,’ and more, Baldwin says she
loves “singing [Christine’s] stunning songs.
I find something new in them everyday.”
“This is an experience like no
other.” - Macon Prickett, Piangi
produced by JSU students, faculty, and
volunteers.” He admits that directing such
a widely-known and recognized produc-
tion brings some challenges, “The audi-
ence comes with certain expectations.
Some of these we can fulfill, but some are
nearly impossible, so we come up with cre-
ative solutions.” Wight says the show com-
ing to the OPAC is the exact same storyline
as the current broadway version.
Baldwin expects the show to bring her to
tears, “The moment the chandelier lights
up and flies into the air and the orchestra
plays the iconic 'Phantom of the Opera'
overture is going to be breathtaking. I
have chills just thinking about it. I know I
am going to cry every night.” Playing Piangi is JSU senior Macon Prickett.
The Theatre/Communications major says
he has loved The Phantom of the Opera
for over half of his life. “I have been in love
with The Phantom of the Opera since I was
seven years old,” explains Macon. “It will
forever be the show that introduced me to
musical theatre.”
Aside from the chandelier, which is rented,
Wight says “The scenery has been totally Prickett says Piangi has always been one
of his favorite characters due to his over-
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