Has anyone seen Phantom Of The Opera Theatre Show Not Film

[angel659]

Hi

I am off to NYC on Wed

I have always thought about watching Phantom of The Opera for a while now. I am worried its overrated. Has anyone seen the show?

My dh would like to see Avenue Q Broadway show when we are there. I am worried it will be repetitive. We would get bored. There is only so long you can watch puppets for even if it is adult humour.

Any advice would be great. I have not seen either.

 

[carolfoy]

Phantom is a beautiful show, a real classic, I wouldn't really class it as 'entertainment' as it is quite highbrow and you really have to watch and concentrate, its not side splittingly funny or anything, just a beautiful old fashioned love story.
Dont know Avenue q though

 

[angel659]

That is what Bruce is worried about. I love the music. I dont really like that type of music, but I really like the songs. Bruce is worried that we would get bored.

Here is a link to Avenue Q on broadway. You can see what they are.

http://www.broadway.com/gen/show.aspx?SI=28765&utm_source=HP&utm_medium=ShowPoster&utm_campaign=AveQ

 

[Minniespal]

Here is a link to Avenue Q on broadway. You can see what they are.

http://www.broadway.com/gen/show.aspx?SI=28765&utm_source=HP&utm_medium=ShowPoster&utm_campaign=AveQ

We saw Avenue Q when we were there last year. I really enjoyed it, so much so that I bought the cd when I returned home.

 

[Strommie]

That is what Bruce is worried about. I love the music. I dont really like that type of music, but I really like the songs. Bruce is worried that we would get bored.

Here is a link to Avenue Q on broadway. You can see what they are.

http://www.broadway.com/gen/show.aspx?SI=28765&utm_source=HP&utm_medium=ShowPoster&utm_campaign=AveQ

My brother went to see Avenue Q in London a couple of weeks ago. He hasn't stopped talking about it since, and has bought the CD too

 

[Madjock]

I've seen Phantom twice Michelle, originally with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman (OMG I'm really getting old ). I loved it but then like you I loved the music. The stage set was terrific. I know what you mean about your DH though as I know for sure mine would hate it but then he hates musicals and only comes along with me in sufferance.

 

[angel659]

Bruce really wants to see Avenue Q. I think we will watch that and then persuade dh when we are there to watch Phantom of The Opera, because we watched Avenue Q

http://www.avenueqthemusical.co.uk/the-show/video-clips.php

 

[Minniespal]

Bruce really wants to see Avenue Q. I think we will watch that and then persuade dh when we are there to watch Phantom of The Opera, because we watched Avenue Q

http://www.avenueqthemusical.co.uk/the-show/video-clips.php

Sounds like a great idea Michelle

Here is a link to the cd I bought:-

http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/1060410/Avenue_Q/Product.html

 

[TotallyAngelic]

Sorry can't help but we are going to see Phantom in London in July...belated birthday treat for DD. Hope you have a great time and get to see both!

 

[tashasmum]

We saw Phantom a couple of years ago in Manchester, the music is good but wasn't to keen on it overall.

 

[jen_uk]

Ive seen it approx 20 times! I had a fling with the guy that played the Phantom so he used to give me tickets to it!

Anyway, its a great show, very romantic.

 

[major]

Hi
We booked to see the Phantom but as I had only seen shows like Grease, Fame wasn't really sure if I would enjoy it. I needn't have worried it was fantastic and way way better than anything I have ever seen. The stage props were fantastic and the live music left me tingling ( even although this isn't the kind of music I normally listen to)

Highly recommened it - even my DH thought it was fantastic and he really isn't into musicals.
Linda