Phantom at Theatre At The Center

Chicago Tribune - Somewhat Recommended

"...The not-so-dirty secret about the Kopit/Yeston “Phantom” is that the score is superior to the Lloyd Webber version. And it comes with a deeper human story that relies more on relationships than crashing chandeliers. It’s still a populist melodrama, sure, but with beautiful melodies and intense emotional resonance. The good news about the “Phantom” revival is that Pullinsi has two terrific leads who can really pull this show off. And they do. The bad news is that Pullinsi couldn’t quite free himself from the spectacle and theatrics that belong to that other “Phantom.” The one you can see in Las Vegas."

SouthtownStar - Highly Recommended

"...The production features a crashing chandelier and Myron Elliott's lavish costumes, but the show's romantic love story, and its meaningful father-and-son backdrop, goes way beyond any special effects."

Windy City Times - Somewhat Recommended

"...As the Phantom, Larry Adams sounds fine but gives a performance that's all but interchangeable with his other turns as the mature leading men in any number of Rodgers and Hammerstein shows. And (at the risk of regressing into snarkitude), he has an odd tic of singing out of one side of his mouth."

EpochTimes - Highly Recommended

"...I must tell you, I was floored by the entire production that is currently being staged at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Indiana What a production! From Andre LaSalle's stunning set (with a stage that rises above the audience to let us in to the Phantom's living quarters to the stairs and ramps, this set is breathtaking.) to the wonderful costumes by Myron Elliott- the marvelous choreography of Linda Fortunato and the direction of William Pullinsi ( who was in fact, the first director to stage this musical back at Candlelight) this is one of the best productions I have ever seen."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...This “Phantom” is a musical and theatrical treat as it has the elements of a fine musical—excellent book, memorable score and wonderful singing. Come see the show that Bill Pullinsi helped launch—he still knows how to direct a musical."