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The Phantom of the Opera
Jun. 3rd, 2005 11:35 pmWell, I just saw the movie version of the musical. And.........I'd rather see it on stage. It wasn't horrible, but it really wasn't that great either.
However, Minnie Driver as Carlotta. Absolutely brilliant. Sure she didn't sing it herself, but damn she was the prima donna.
Overall, it's a powerful and beautiful musical so you can't go wrong listening to the music, but in my opinion it has more power on stage. But then, I could be spoiled. I've had the pleasure of seeing the show several times with Davis Gaines and Dale Kristien in LA. Dale in my opinion is the best Christine out there. And Davis sang the part with such raw emotion it was incredible. It's been ten years and I'm still sad the show closed in LA. I miss my phantom. *pouts* I still remember how excited I would get before the show, I would actually get butterflies in my stomach. Then the intermission would come way too fast and then it was over. I would then be wired for the rest of the night and planning when I could see it again.
Most kids partied in high school, I went to musicals. *shrugs*
I might just have to check out tickets prices in London. If I'm going, I might as well see the show in the city where it premiered. That would be awesome and would definitely make the weekend.
However, Minnie Driver as Carlotta. Absolutely brilliant. Sure she didn't sing it herself, but damn she was the prima donna.
Overall, it's a powerful and beautiful musical so you can't go wrong listening to the music, but in my opinion it has more power on stage. But then, I could be spoiled. I've had the pleasure of seeing the show several times with Davis Gaines and Dale Kristien in LA. Dale in my opinion is the best Christine out there. And Davis sang the part with such raw emotion it was incredible. It's been ten years and I'm still sad the show closed in LA. I miss my phantom. *pouts* I still remember how excited I would get before the show, I would actually get butterflies in my stomach. Then the intermission would come way too fast and then it was over. I would then be wired for the rest of the night and planning when I could see it again.
Most kids partied in high school, I went to musicals. *shrugs*
I might just have to check out tickets prices in London. If I'm going, I might as well see the show in the city where it premiered. That would be awesome and would definitely make the weekend.
