Carlotta — The Phantom of the Opera Character Profile

About Carlotta

The prima donna soprano scheduled to perform in Hannibal. Constantly tormented by the Opera Ghost, she initially refuses to sing, threatening the opening night. Later, the Phantom sabotages her throat spray during Il Muto, forcing her to be replaced by Christine Daaé, who steps into the lead role.

Character Facts

Played by

Minnie Driver

Appears in

The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Carlotta — Conflict Tormentor — The Phantom (Gerard Butler)

  The Phantom uses intimidation and sabotage against Carlotta.

  Carlotta refuses to perform because she is constantly tormented by the Opera Ghost, and the Phantom later sabotages her throat spray.

• Carlotta — Professional Replacement Performer — Christine (Emmy Rossum)

  Christine's rise is directly enabled by Carlotta's forced withdrawal.

  Christine replaces Carlotta during Il Muto after the Phantom causes Carlotta to sing out of tune.

• Carlotta — Professional Theatre Colleague — Madame Giry (Miranda Richardson)

  They work within the same opera-house production structure.

  Madame Giry serves as ballet mistress while Carlotta is the theatre's scheduled soprano.

• Carlotta — Professional Production Manager — Firmin (Ciarán Hinds)

  Firmin's management decisions directly affect Carlotta's performances.

  Firmin manages the theatre while Carlotta is headed to perform Hannibal and is later kept as the lead in Il Muto.

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More characters from The Phantom of the Opera

• The Phantom (Gerard Butler)
• Christine (Emmy Rossum)
• Raoul (Patrick Wilson)
• Madame Giry (Miranda Richardson)
• Buquet (Kevin McNally)
• Christine's Father (Ramin Karimloo)
• Andre (Simon Callow)
• Piangi (Victor McGuire)
• Firmin (Ciarán Hinds)
• Auctioneer (Paul Brooke)
• Lefevre (James Fleet)
• Carlotta's Seamstress (Judith Paris)