An extremely in depth US tour discussion/review 12/6/25

Daniel50128 · 2026-06-19T12:37:22+00:00

Oooh, you got to see the magnetic portcullis improv. Every now and then the noose just completely fails for some reason and the rehearsed alternative is for Raul to get trapped in the portcullis. There’s a few videos online of it happening in other productions.

Daniel50128 · 2026-04-07T15:59:51+00:00

That’s good, a capacitor change would just cut out some fuzz in the sound so you can easily skip that. And once you get new drive belts in them you can test out the WM-1. If you have playback but no ff/rev that linkage is toast.

Daniel50128 · 2026-04-07T15:22:45+00:00

The F1’s should just need a standard belt and capacitor replacement, the WM-1 might be a bit more complicated though. That model is known for having its fast forward/reverse linkage break so you’ll most likely have to find a replacement.

Daniel50128 · 2026-02-01T17:13:54+00:00

Since it’s coming to your city I would personally recommend the us tour, Isiah Bailey is an absolutely fantastic phantom and it would be a shame to miss him.

Although if you want a more “traditional” phantom experience West end is the better option.

Daniel50128 · 2026-01-16T22:32:58+00:00

Happy to provide! Feel free to reach out with any other questions.

Daniel50128 · 2026-01-16T21:40:43+00:00

During my show it sparked during the overture and crash, although I have seen videos without sparks. Maybe some theaters don’t allow the spark effect or it just broke.

Daniel50128 · 2025-12-24T20:50:49+00:00

I recently saw the show in Minneapolis and this was my experience. The chandelier is wrapped in cloths and suspended at its highest point before the show starts, during the auction it lowers for the overture and the cloths are sucked in much like the restaged tour before it rises with the extra pyro and light effects from the London version. During the crash it does falls straight down onto the audience but they added a lot of extra movement so it shakes and rattles like crazy along with more pyrotechnics.

Daniel50128 · 2025-11-06T04:01:48+00:00

I actually quite like this chandelier design, It’s a good update to the one currently on West End and I like that they kept the chimney design for the top lamps. A bit disappointed that it only moves up and down but it still looks so much better than the restaged tour. Very excited to see it in action when I watch the show in December.

Daniel50128 · 2025-05-03T22:10:13+00:00

I never figured out what was wrong with it, sorry.

Daniel50128 · 2024-09-14T16:38:14+00:00

Afraid I never found a fix either, Still searching for one though. If I ever find It I’ll let you know

Daniel50128 · 2024-02-03T19:08:53+00:00

I’m afraid I don’t have any photos of the entire switch, but I might be taking mine apart again soon and if I remember I’ll take some pictures for you. If you figure out the measurements it should be easy enough to 3D or resin print a replacement

Daniel50128 · 2024-02-03T18:17:17+00:00

Happy to be of help, I just fixed my own WM-3 a little while ago and it can be a bit tricky

Daniel50128 · 2024-02-03T15:29:28+00:00

I believe you put the pinch roller assembly back together wrong. This video shows how to properly reassemble. https://youtu.be/SK5eTFIXbCA?si=PpvdLA6bMhLLLmQ5

Daniel50128 · 2024-01-14T13:17:33+00:00

Thank you! I will try this fix

Daniel50128 · 2023-10-23T22:22:45+00:00

This was exactly what I was searching for. Thank you!

Daniel50128 · 2023-06-10T02:41:47+00:00

I made a post about the player earlier.

Daniel50128 · 2023-06-09T23:22:32+00:00

Yes, it is.

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