Phantom Of The Opera.....THE MOVIE

[Kilted Stranger]

right ok... thanks.

man... thats a bummer. im sure Crawford didnt mean to destroy the show tho... we all make mistakes...

 

[superdave]

That's awesome I don't know if it will do well in theaters here in the United States, though. I think there is a large group of people that like that stuff. I like it, but as for the modern hip MTV generation....I don't think they'd appriciate it too much.

 

[Kilted Stranger]

musical shows do tend to do quite well...

just look at how well Oliver! Grease Cabaret and Chicago (to name a few) did when they were turned into movies.

 

[cinni]

phantom of the opera is the worldss best ever stage show in my opinion i would love to it on stage one day i love the music and the movie

 

[Kilted Stranger]

is there a movie already???

 

[RevKidd]

Just glad Michael Crawford isn't part of it. It will break my heart to see someone other than Sarah Brightman in the role of Christine. But after what Crawford did to Jim Steinman's Dance of the Vampires, the last person I want to hear anything from any time soon is Crawford.

You guys need to listen to the Canadian Cast Original Recording with Colm Wilkins and Rebecca Cain...

Rebecca Cain sings circles around Brightman. I think SB, is a great singer, but IMO, their is something about her tone that sometimes sounds to nasaly... There are some songs in which she is absolutely fab.. But then some of the more pop stuff I don't care for too much...

I just hope that these people can sing in this up and coming movie...

 

[Kilted Stranger]

Musical singing, and pop singing are two entirely different forms of singing. To take it to the extreme would be a rap artist trying to sing Opera. Sarah Brightman has been brought up to sing musically, and i do not think that she would make a very good pop artist.

 

[Phantom Phan 2]

The show primeres as follows:
london December 6(srry about my annoying dates KS)
Munich Germany Dec 8
Mdrid Spain Dec 9
Rome Italy Dec 10
New Yorke Dec 12
the rest yet to be announced

 

[avsrule]

I enjoyed the play. I can't wait till the movie comes out. It looks good.

 

[Kilted Stranger]

The show primeres as follows:
london December 6(srry about my annoying dates KS)

lol! thats fine.

YAY! Great Britain premieres first... for a change!!

 

[jaimegerise]

I am a HUGE PHAN. LOL

I've been impatiently awaiting the movie's release since I heard about it.......I can't wait!

 

[Russebby]

You guys need to listen to the Canadian Cast Original Recording with Colm Wilkins and Rebecca Cain...

Rebecca Cain sings circles around Brightman. I think SB, is a great singer, but IMO, their is something about her tone that sometimes sounds to nasaly... There are some songs in which she is absolutely fab.. But then some of the more pop stuff I don't care for too much...

I just hope that these people can sing in this up and coming movie...

I have been ga-ga for Brightman for years, so forgive me for being a little skeptical about your glowing endorsement of Ms. Cain. However, I will see if I can pick up a CD or something from the Web to hear for myself--thanx for the 411.

I like Colm Wilkins as well. I do prefer hearing Gary Morris doing Jean Valjean--ever hear the complete symphonic recording of Les Miz? One of the best recordings of anything of all time. Cast members from around the world--New York, Los Angeles, London, Sydney, Tokyo--are spliced cleverly together to create a seamless 3-CD set that is spellbinding. The highlight of it for me is hearing the role of Eponine sing by a Japanese singer who IRL couldn't speak a word of English! A must-have for any musical-phile.

But IMHO, the best Phantom I've ever heard is Robert Guillaume (yes, THAT Robert Guillaume, the cat that played Benson and did the babboon's voice on The Lion King). He starred as the Phantom shortly after Crawford left the Broadway show. During his stay on Broadway, Guillaume performed a rendition of THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT for some Motown special, I think in '92 or something like that.

 

[Icarus4e]

I saw Phantom AGAIN in NY this year and it was better than ever!!!

 

[Kilted Stranger]

who was cast when you saw it Icarus4e?

and Russell... i have the Complete Symphonic Recording, and i must say i prefer Colm Wilkenson... each to their own though.

 

[skilltroks]

This musical was amazing. I need to dig up this record/cd again

 

[Kilted Stranger]

which cd do you have??

 

[Phantom Phan 2]

I just ordered the new soundtrack that goes with the movie!

 

[Phantom Phan 2]

I have been ga-ga for Brightman for years, so forgive me for being a little skeptical about your glowing endorsement of Ms. Cain. However, I will see if I can pick up a CD or something from the Web to hear for myself--thanx for the 411.

I like Colm Wilkins as well. I do prefer hearing Gary Morris doing Jean Valjean--ever hear the complete symphonic recording of Les Miz? One of the best recordings of anything of all time. Cast members from around the world--New York, Los Angeles, London, Sydney, Tokyo--are spliced cleverly together to create a seamless 3-CD set that is spellbinding. The highlight of it for me is hearing the role of Eponine sing by a Japanese singer who IRL couldn't speak a word of English! A must-have for any musical-phile.

But IMHO, the best Phantom I've ever heard is Robert Guillaume (yes, THAT Robert Guillaume, the cat that played Benson and did the babboon's voice on The Lion King). He starred as the Phantom shortly after Crawford left the Broadway show. During his stay on Broadway, Guillaume performed a rendition of THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT for some Motown special, I think in '92 or something like that.

My favorite les mis recording is the synphonic recording as well. I think all of the singers have great voices!

 

[Phantom Phan 2]

KS i see youve become a moderator. now you have to set a good example for everyone

 

[Kilted Stranger]

lol.. yes, good example...

where has that Rolling Eyes smiley gone???