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Sally-Anne
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 03:39 am |
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I am too excited to type but here I go! I'm going to The Phantom of the Opera tonight, omg, I can't wait, last minute booking and I'm thrilled!
Has anyone been to it? I've been twice before but it was about 10yrs ago....
Aaaaaagh.....I love it....I gotta go get ready like Cinderella for the Ball, haha.
See you tomorrow with my spendiferous report on this fabulous show.
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 03:41 am |
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oh, in case anyone is living under a rock and doesn't know about this show, listen to this enchanting gorgeous music:
http://www.thephantomoftheopera.co.nz/
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 05:27 am |
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The Phantom
Opera
Other than that -- thbbbpppttt! 
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 05:44 am |
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Phantom is crap.
Save your money and watch something by Auber, Donizetti, or Meyerbeer.
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 05:51 am |
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Mr. Belvedere wrote: Phantom is crap.
Save your money and watch something by Auber, Donizetti, or Meyerbeer.
Jesus Christ! Take it easy, Belvedere. 
Weber's Phantom is good fun. BTW, I'll be an understudy for the role of Benjamin in the Ohio River Valley Light Opera production of Joseph and the Technicoler DreamCoat
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 06:32 am |
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Don't listen to them, Sal. Phantom is a great show!
(Assuming it's the Webber version...there are others.)
-- A2SG, and believe it or not, Joel Schumacher* did a good job on the movie version.....
*yes, the man behind the Bat Nipple....
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 08:31 am |
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| LOVED the movie (the newer version)!
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 09:03 am |
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Bat-Nipple.
*snort*
Not to mention the Bat-Codpieces and Bat-Butt-cheeks.
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 07:57 pm |
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My wonderful night at the theatre!
The sets were spectacular.
Christine was BRILLIANT!
The Phantom wasn't quite as good as when Rob Guest played him (may he RIP) but still GREAT nonetheless.
Raoul was HOT!
And I loved every minute of it. Just a beautiful night, the music always brings tears to my eyes and I wanted to sing along with all of the songs but of course you can't do that otherwise you'll upset the other patrons who paid to come and hear the wonderful professionals not me, muwahaha.
But I couldn't help but sing when 'Masquerade' came on, Sally was singing to that one because it's my fave! Heck, I felt like jumping on stage and grabbing one of those masks and twirling around with the dancers, lol, oh man I love that piece.
And when Phantom sang to Christine that he loved her at the end, my eyes bubbled up and tears trickled out, waaaaah.
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 08:03 pm |
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Arthur Two Sheds Gumby wrote: Don't listen to them, Sal. Phantom is a great show!
(Assuming it's the Webber version...there are others.)
-- A2SG, and believe it or not, Joel Schumacher* did a good job on the movie version.....
I agree! I really liked the movie too. And yes, of course it was the Webber production and it was very slick, just fantastic. I didn't know there were other versions but I doubt I'd be interested in those, it's the Webber one that is the best, that music is magnificent.
It is a great show and I have now decided that Andrew Lloyd Webber is a masterful genius.
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 08:08 pm |
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Mr. Belvedere wrote: Phantom is crap.
Such blasphemy! LOL.
I think it's TERRIFIC! I love Andrew Lloyd Webber. I'm not a fan of normal Opera, it's snorseville to me, I prefer musicals and the Ballet, and of course just theatre plays in general.
The Russian Ballets Nutcracker is back in Auckland and I might try and squeeze that in tonight if I can get a last minute booking (it's the last night). I saw it when it was here last time and it was fantastic.
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 08:10 pm |
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Mary Magdaline wrote: LOVED the movie (the newer version)!
Yes, it was great, if you ever get a chance to see it on stage Mary, treat yourself, it's a pleasure to the senses, and definitely worth seeing!
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 08:11 pm |
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Joe the Plumber wrote: Mr. Belvedere wrote: Phantom is crap.
Save your money and watch something by Auber, Donizetti, or Meyerbeer.
Jesus Christ! Take it easy, Belvedere.
Weber's Phantom is good fun.
SA: I agree! It's great fun BTW I'll be an understudy for the role of Benjamin in the Ohio River Valley Light Opera production of Joseph and the Technicoler DreamCoat SA: LOL!
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 08:12 pm |
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NorrinRadd wrote: The Phantom
Opera
Other than that -- thbbbpppttt!
hahahaha....
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 08:26 pm |
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My fave live set on Phantom -- Masquerade. Sumptuous and spectacular.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlYr8hTXnBs&feature=related
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 08:57 pm |
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My fave song......Prima Donna.....wonderful....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA7qt09kQk4
eta: oops, I previously linked the wrong one, haha
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 09:00 pm |
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I saw the (newer) movie and hated it. I also can't stand Opera, but then again, I'm uncultured.
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 09:06 pm |
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Carol2 wrote: I saw the (newer) movie and hated it. I also can't stand Opera, but then again, I'm uncultured.
LOL! Say it aint so. If you came to the theatre with me you would love it Sistah, lol. My enthusiasm would be enough for both of us. hahaha.
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Posted: Sat Nov 8th, 2008 09:07 pm |
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I love this song too...dang it's hard choosing a fave...lol....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjM1Lrsb7I8&feature=related
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Posted: Mon Nov 10th, 2008 04:30 am |
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Sally-Anne wrote: My fave live set on Phantom -- Masquerade. Sumptuous and spectacular.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlYr8hTXnBs&feature=related
I agree. Masquerade was always my favorite number too.
On a related, but not too closely related, note, I recently saw the 10th Anniversary Dream Cast Concert of Les Miserables. The show, of course, was incredible, but I about flipped when I saw something at the end.
After the show, and after the congratulatory (and self-congratulatory) comments by the producers, they did a version of The Songs of Angry Men sung by a representative of everyone who played Valjean in all the countries around the world. A great tribute, no question...but when they got to Japan, guess who was Japan's Valjean? Chairman Kaga of Iron Chef!
-- A2SG, man, that guy gets around.....
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