I've seen a few of the original stage productions, read the book too, but no means a fanatic.I think some of the scenes from the book and the original shows shouldnt have been edited short as it might make it hard for non Phantom people to get it all, but overall I like this version.\n\n I am not for being impressed with just more and more dazzle and pizzaz but I feel that the lushness of the high budget production added to it. I just imagined so many extravagant details in my mind when I read the book and this was closer to how I pictured the environment to be. Budget has a lot to do with it, and though this is mostly about the music and story- I feel that from the original productions to this new one it painted an overall more beautiful scene against phantoms macabre by simply adding more detail to the environment. I imagined as a little kid this beautiful and dark world and this one pleases my inner child. I was giddy when the big and beautiful chandelier dropped cuz I knew they were gonna do it lavish and it was from start to finish. Environments and costumes were so lush and pleasing to look at. \n\nWe had very close seats (3 row) so we were able to catch all the actors expressions and I think it helped build the overall story and experience better by seeing their faces, but I've always been a sucker for the subtle in the theater and everything adds a layer of difference to me. The singing was solid and the acting was alright though I thought Christine's acting felt a bit forced cheesy in \"frightened\" spots. I would pay for these tickets and recommend this (gave parents tickets) but again, got them for free (yep yep hookups).
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