It seems safe to say that it appears that nothing will ever surpass it in its beauty, majesty, romanticism and piognancy, even something written by Mr. The romantic lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe are descriptive and haunting, and coupled with Lloyd Webber's amazing score makes for a musical that refuses to be forgotten. While many of his previous and consequent works feel dated and sound so time specific, 'Phantom' is astoundingly timeless. The stars seemed aligned perfectly (pun intended) at the time of this endeavor, with every detail, even the most minute, finessed to the highest degree of theatrical and musical excellency.Īndrew Lloyd Webber truly outdid himself, both in style and composition. To say that 'Phantom' is a musical made in heaven or that it is a masterpiece of our age is never an overstatement.

I don't believe that there will ever be anything like it again. It is a show beyond compare, one that draws you in and takes you on a journey into the imagination. Since that time I have seen and heard many musicals, and nothing has captured the excitement, the wonder, the magic, or the mystery quite like The Phantom of the Opera. Even before I saw this show live, I felt as if I had after enjoying this CD set. I have been listening to this show since I was five years old, and today I love it as much as I did then. It simply does not get any better than the original London Cast Recording of the Phantom of the Opera.

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