The Chandelier That Drops Fear | Venice Beach News

The Phantom’s chandelier isn’t just set dressing—it’s a 2,000-pound legend, named “Gillian” to honor choreographer Gillian Lynne, that drops eight times a week to send shivers down spines. Evolved from its original oval design to a sleek sphere, this tech-packed marvel still channels Maria Björnson’s opulence with harps, beads, and lanterns, all lifted by a crew that spends up to 38 hours moving it. Each chandelier carries history—named after key figures like “Ruthie” and “Maria”—keeping the show’s soul alive while delivering that iconic, heart-pounding thrill every night. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/722d6f3338ea108a