phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
itaybm2
Swing Joined: 4/17/15
#1phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:34am
I've seen the show on West End 2 months ago,
it was amazing.
Geronimo Rauch's performance was unbelievable,
and it stuck to my head since.
I'm going to be in NYC on August.
Should I watch the show again?
Is James Barbour as good as Gero?
I dont want to be stuck with comparisons,
because it'll ruin the show for me..
Help!
i'll be glad to have some reccomendations of good musicals.
#2phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:38am
No.
Countdown til Jordan comes on raging about how much loves me! 3..2..1...
itaybm2
Swing Joined: 4/17/15
#3phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:42am
Yes
....but the world goes 'round
#4phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:44am
Comparing and contrasting performers and performances is exciting when it comes to live theater.
Each and every performance is unique in its own way.
I don't think seeing Barbour will affect your memories of Rauch.
Unless he asks you to come back to his dressing room......
....but the world goes 'round
Updated On: 4/17/15 at 09:44 AM
ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#5phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:45am
There are so many other shows to watch in NYC than an ancient overrated POTO (and any haters keep away)
ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#6phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:48am
Unless he asks you to come back to his dressing room......"
Nice one!!! lol lol
#7phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:51am
There are a lot of good, new shows, see something else.
Updated On: 4/17/15 at 09:51 AM#8phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:51am
"There are so many other shows to watch in NYC than an ancient overrated POTO (and any haters keep away)"
This is an excellent point.
I would also suggest seeing a new show over a show you've seen.
....but the world goes 'round
itaybm2
Swing Joined: 4/17/15
#9phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:55am
"
Unless he asks you to come back to his dressing room......"
Nice one!!! lol lol"
lol, that got me too.
which shows would any of you recommend?
I thought about Les Miz and Aladdin.
#10phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 10:04am
There are so many excellent show right now.
Based on what you've mentioned I think you would enjoy Finding Neverland.
Despite the critics a lot of people on here have loved the show and it has a pop-oriented score.
....but the world goes 'round
ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#11phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 10:05am
I loved both Alladin and Les Miz, good choices
For new shows that opened in 2014-2015: On the Twentieth Century (Stars Kristin Chenoweth), Something Rotten, The King and I, Finding Neverland, An American in Paris. I haven't seen the last four yet but those are getting good buzz on the message boards and also good reviews
Note: On the Twentieth Century actually closes July 5, unless it extends (I missed the part where your visit will be in Aug)
Updated On: 4/17/15 at 10:05 AM
#12phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 10:30am
Yes, see Phantom again. I've found that each time I saw it (I've seen it three times now) brought something new that I didn't experience before. With the right actor in the title role, it can almost feel like you're seeing a different show. (I haven't seen Barbour, but his performance has been getting excellent word-of-mouth, so he could be worth catching!)
"Was uns befreit, das muss stärker sein als wir es sind." -Tanz der Vampire
Updated On: 4/17/15 at 10:30 AM
Eurotrash
Featured Actor Joined: 8/28/13
#13phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 10:52am
A lot of the responses are frankly, silly.
If you found it amazing in London, then of course go again, as I am sure James Barbour is great.
Me personally, I would see something else, but that's only because my mum forces me me see it every couple of years, and yes, GR was great.
Why don't you go? Why don't you leave Manderley? He doesn't need you... he's got his memories. He doesn't love you, he wants to be alone again with her. You've nothing to stay for. You've nothing to live for really, have you?
#14phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:32pm
I think if you enjoy a musical and want to see it again and again and put money into live theatre there is no down side.
So if you love "Phantom" that much, go for it!
"when I’m on stage I see the abyss and have to overcome it by telling myself it’s only a play." - Helen Mirren
Updated On: 4/17/15 at 01:32 PM
#15phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:41pm
Phantom is a great show, but since you saw it 2 months ago, I would try seeing something else instead! There are so many fabulous shows open right now! Maybe see The King and I or The Visit. Both are pretty dark and deep and epic
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#16phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:42pm
or see Living on Love!!! You will hear real opera!!
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ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#17phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:51pm
"or see Living on Love!!! You will hear real opera!!"
But we have to warn her this show may not be open in Aug?!
Updated On: 4/17/15 at 01:51 PM#18phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:52pm
or maybe it will beeeee
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ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#19phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:55pm
I hope so too...and stay open thru May at least when I got tix to see it!
#20phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:56pm
Im seeing it the 3rd week of may!
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ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#21phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:59pm
"Im seeing it the 3rd week of may!"
Enjoy!! And report back here! I'm there Memorial weekend
#22phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 2:52pm
"I think if you enjoy a musical and want to see it agin and again and put money into live theatre thre is no down side.
So if you love "Phantom" that much, go for it!"
This. Don't feel too much pressure to see something else if your heart is really set on seeing Phantom again. It's all up to you in the end. :)
"Was uns befreit, das muss stärker sein als wir es sind." -Tanz der Vampire
#23phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 3:12pm
"Im seeing it the 3rd week of may!"
I hate wishing that a show would close early (ideally before mid-May)
but....in this case....
#24phantom of the opera- should I see it again?
Posted: 4/17/15 at 3:17pm
you hope it will close?
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