The Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Special, 2011, Royal Albert Hall, London.
Because I watched it on Broadway, I didn't have great expectations for the theatrical version. I wondered, how can the video be compared to the scene? Apparently I was ignorant and almost missed a really good show.
Although I was still jet-lagged when I watched it on Broadway, I was a little dazed, but the 25th anniversary special edition's lineup, staff size, and stage costumes are completely gorgeous and magnificent beyond a few levels. Not to mention a huge live symphony orchestra.
Every aria is meticulously detailed, which not only reflects the wonderful singing skills of the actors, but emotionally, it can be said that I was really moved by the opera for the first time. The last sentence "I love u" that Phantom said to Christine was probably the most touching sentence I've ever seen in literary works.
For the 25 Weekend Special, the show itself wasn't even a climax.
Webber invited the actors and production teams of previous male and female protagonists, especially his ex-wife, Sarah Brightman, who was also tailored for her by his ex-wife, to the scene. The duet between Brightman and the five phantom actors is the truly unmissable climax.
bravo!
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