In 1986, Andrew Lloyd Webber created what will likely go down in history as Broadway’s most successful blend of horror and romance, and is already the most profitable entertainment event of all time. 26 years, and one cinematic adaptation later, the show is still running strong, and Universal is celebrating the show’s success with the release of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL on Blu-ray and DVD, coming out on February 7th.
Synopsis (courtesy Universal):
“Lurking beneath the glamor and spectacle of the Paris Opera House, the horribly disfigured Phantom, once a promising musician, now terrorizes the opera company. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the Phantom is drawn to the beautiful ingénue Christine Daaé and begins coaching her secretly, as a tragic romance unfolds between the unlikely pair. This dazzling live restaging of the original production recreates the jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects of the original, set to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting score.”
This version of PHANTOM stars Ramin Karimloo (2011 Olivier Award nominee for Best Actor in a Musical for “Love Never Dies”) as the lovestruck creeper and Sierra Boggess (2011 Olivier Award nominee for Best Actress in a Musical for “Love Never Dies”) as the beautiful and gifted soprano Christine. The show also features Barry James, Gareth Snook, Liz Robertson and Wynne Evans, as well as special guest appearances from the actors who originated the roles of The Phantom and Christine, Tony® Award winner Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, in a memorable final curtain call.
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