Report: The Phantom of the Opera May Be Readying an Off-Broadway Return — Page 4

HogansHero said: "I also have heard (third hand, so take it as you will) that there is at least one major piece of information about this undertaking that has not been announced and, if true, will eclipse all of the gripes that have been voiced by some in this thread."

I know you probably can’t but I’m insanely curious if there’s any insight you can give about what this may be. With the rumored price tag I wouldn’t mind hearing a reason that’ll turn me off to spending $200 on this lol.

martinsmithfan said: "the show might actually be cut down to ballpark 75 minutes - which will be interesting to see what stays and goes if true."

For me, it's all or nothing; either do the show or don't do it.

Howard would never be too old, bring his ass back. Do it!

Lot666 said: "For me, it's all or nothing; either do the show or don't do it."

Then save yourself time and money and don’t see it. This isn’t and never will be the full production you’re pining for, so just let it go. Simple. Phantom will be back in full someday, I guarantee it, but let’s maybe put the original production to rest on this side of the pond. She more than had her time.

You know you aren’t forced to see things right

Everyone has to wear the Phantom mask (à la Sleep No More).

BroadwayNYC2 said: "You know you aren’t forced to see things right"

You do know that people are allowed to comment here, right?

Why are people suddenly acting brand new to the concept of immersive theatre?

The Distinctive Baritone said: "...the production is starting to sound more like an exclusive nightclub to have a quick drink at than the show I knew and loved."

Welcome to Broadway 2025!

ColorTheHours048 said: "Lot666 said: "For me, it's all or nothing; either do the show or don't do it."

Then save yourself time and money and don’t see it. This isn’t and never will be the full production you’re pining for, so just let it go. Simple.Phantom will be back in full someday, I guarantee it, but let’s maybe put the original production to rest on this side of the pond. She more than had her time."

Why do people like you basically get to tell other people to shut up, while simultaneously shoving your personal opinions down those same people's throats? Simple. You don't, so just let it go.

Updated On: 1/7/25 at 02:35 PM

Lot666 said: "ColorTheHours048 said: "Lot666 said: "For me, it's all or nothing; either do the show or don't do it."

Then save yourself time and money and don’t see it. This isn’t and never will be the full production you’re pining for, so just let it go. Simple.Phantom will be back in full someday, I guarantee it, but let’s maybe put the original production to rest on this side of the pond. She more than had her time."

Why do people like you basically get to tell other people to shut up, while simultaneously shoving your personal opinions down those same people's throats?"

Sharing opinions on a discussion board is a two-way street. ColorTheHours048 was perfectly respectful to you.

We’re all allowed to post whatever we want on this board. I haven’t told anyone to shut up, nor am I shoving my opinions down anyone’s throat. What I have done is offer perspective to help others determine whether or not this particular production might be up their alley, with the slightest bit of salt toward posters who seem in protest of its very existence for some strange reason.

If you feel somehow attacked by this, my apologies. I know Phantom - particularly the original production - is special in the hearts of many a theatregoer. This is not the original production, however, and expecting it to be is a fool’s errand.

Updated On: 1/16/25 at 02:55 PM

everythingtaboo said: "Lot666 said: "martinsmithfan said: "the show might actually be cut down to ballpark 75 minutes - which will be interesting to see what stays and goes if true."

For me, it's all or nothing; either do the show or don't do it."

I believe theVegas version was about 90 minutes I believe, with nothing cut except the recitatives. Cutting a bit more I'm sure would be some of the relative "filler" so I don't think it'll be that horrid. That said, I still can't imagine how such a fluid show will work stopping to get up and move locations."

This is obnoxious of me to point out but it cut out a bit over 40 minutes. It feels ages ago now, but honestly very little of the music was missed by me (then again I was used to playing the Canadian one disc cast album.) Some of the songs and sequences, like the Mozart pastiche and the Don Juan rehearsal, were completely gone, and other songs shortened but most of the lost music was the semi-recitatitve stuff as you say. And of course the chandelier was moved to near the end of the show since there was no intermission.