A Curated Miscellaneum

Thomas Borchert in Tanz der Vampire

Using a gothic vampire musical to promote a blood drive? BRILLIANT!

Tanz der Vampire, my friends.

I believe this is Thomas Borchert from the Stuttgart production of The Phantom of the Opera in Germany. The image almost looks like a still from a hi-res proshot video ... which I would love to see if that is the case since Thomas is one of my favorite Phantoms. Anyone have any idea if this might be a video still, and if so, where one might view said video? ;)

Scenes from The Phantom of the Opera in Germany, featuring Thomas Schulze, Colby Thomas, Thomas Borchert, and Anne Gorner.

Alexander Klaws, Lucy Scheer and Thomas Borchert at the premiere of "Tanz der Vampire" Theater des Westens. Classic Tanz style.

I've decided to start a Daily feature* on my blog called 'Suitable Phantoms', featuring photos of actors who have played The Phantom of the Opera in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical - wearing suits. Because I am shallow. Because who doesn't like men in suits?

Thomas Borchert is a major name in the German musical theatre scene, and has performed as the Phantom in Hamburg and Essen. He is also well-known for his performances as Count von Krolock in Tanz der Vampire.

* (at least until I start having a hard time finding photos)