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What an awesome review!!!! Classic Phantom is a triumph! Review Phantom of the Opera Abbey Musical Theatre Director: Stephen Robertson Regent on Broadway, until September 20 Reviewed by Tina White Gaston Leroux’s gothic novel Phantom of the Opera was a sensation when it first appeared in 1909; since then this haunting tale has been retold in countless print, movie and television versions. But Andrew Lloyd-Webber, in writing it as musical theatre 28 years ago, made a well-worn classic into an international phenomenon. Last night, Abbey Musical Theatre’s premiere of Phantom brought the show to Palmerston North audiences. To say that the cast and crew of this huge productions fulfilled expectations would be an understatement. It was a triumph. The show is so visually and musically sumptuous, that even if you know it by heart – as so many theatregoers do – it is impossible not to be absorbed in its story: part penny-dreadful, part great romance, set in the Paris Opera House, circa 1881. Chris Crowe, playing the Phantom, a disfigured and embittered musical genius who lives in the shadows of the Paris theatre brings every fibre of emotion and range to his role – at times, believe me, moistening more than a few tears ducts in the audience. His fellow lead, Daniela-Rosa Cepeda, is Christine Daae, the young soprano for whom the Phantom has an obsessive love. Cepeda is an absolutely enthralling singer and actress, certainly a rising star with a bright future. Technical effects are polished; and the supporting cast of highly experienced local performers give their all. In short, this Phantom can stand with the best of professional productions.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 23:38:10 +0000

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