The Official Site of Pretty Much the Most
Useless Group Ever and The Phantom on
a Budget Company

You know those sites people create to wholeheartedly express their interests and give you a serious glimpse into their lives?

...This isn't one of them.

Here is a site featuring my own interest in The Phantom of the Opera, but please keep in mind that I do have a grip on reality and am quick to make fun of myself because of it.  Laugh along!

Exits are located at the top right corner of your screen.

Please look around and explore!  I created several pages containing helpful how-to's for Phantom makeup and costuming for the Andrew Lloyd Webber stage version of the story the world knows as The Phantom of the Opera.

Enjoy!
                                                Sincerely,
                                                         Lindsey
                                                         PhantomTango1[at]yahoo[dot]com
                                                    

Phantom on a Budget offers high resolution photographs for free download to those interested in researching the authentic costumes from the stage show.  One .zip file contains many of Christine's costumes; Carlotta's costumes (such as the one below) are featured in the other .zip file.  The costumes are shot from multiple angles and are 1728x2304 for a very detailed look at these incredible pieces.  If you're interested in downloading these resources, please email Lindsey at phantomtango1[at]yahoo[dot]com. 

No PHANTOM Sequel!
March 9, 2007 - Andrew Lloyd Webber has officially announced his intention to write a sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, using Frederick Forsyth's novel, The Phantom of Manhattan, as a basis for the story.  Phans everywhere are voicing their disappointment over the development of this sequel, so we thought we'd join in too. 

To see Lloyd Webber's official video blog, please visit:
http://www.andrewlloydwebber.com/sections/news/newsdb_video.php

To see the Amazon review of Forsyth's novel, please vist:
http://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Manhattan-Frederick-Forsyth/dp/0312246560

Site Features:

- Phantom on a Budget Cast:  Headshots and bios of the troupers of the Phantom on a Budget Company.  Read about us, our credits, and learn about Pretty Much the Most Useless Group Ever.
- Behind the Mask: An introduction to my exploits as The Phantom of the Opera.  Explains my interest in the story.
- The Costume:   features description and photos of my costume and tips for those interested in creating their own.
- Creating the Makeup:  Photos, supply lists, and step-by-step instructions for the Andrew Lloyd Webber stage deformity, gelatin, and Gaston Leroux version.
- About The Phantom of the Opera: Background information on Gaston Leroux's classic story, Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage musical, and links to other great adaptations of the story.
- Links:  Links to websites about the musical, story, actors, phan pages, costuming resources, and popular message boards
- Phantom Funnies:  Laughing at ourselves with funny captions designed to make you giggle.

Lindsey as Erik, The Phantom

DISCLAIMER: Pretty Much the Most Useless Group Ever claims no rights to The Phantom of the Opera. Photos, trademarks, and material of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical property of The Really Useful Group.