Did anyone watch the live screening of the 25th anniversary performance of Phantom on Sunday?

I went to see it at one of the cinema screenings and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have recently seen Ramin Karimloo who played the Phantom in Love Never Dies (also playing the Phantom) in the West End. I thought is performance was incredible. It was also nice to see Michael Crawford make an appearance at the end.

I don’t care what anyone says, when Lloyd Webber comes up with a winning formula he is a musical genius.

It was lovely to see Michael Crawford on there wasn’t it? And he was so emotional, bless him. The songs at the end were a great bonus to see.

Did you notice the change in words in Think of Me? Did it bother you at all?! (I’ve since found the original v alternative lyrics online so I can share it if you like…)

I got myself tickets to see the first preview of Love Never Dies, which was subsequently cancelled, and I haven’t made the time to try see it again yet… I do have the cds though and it’s good music.

It was lovely to see him. He comes across as being genuine and humble (unlike a certain Miss Brightman!!!) as does Lloyd Webber I think. Yes, he’s awkward but, as my Grandmother put it, “very ordinary”.

I have heard the newer lyrics before, I believe they used them in the film version that came out a few years ago with Emmy Rossum I may be wrong but lyrics in the film were difinitely different to the original West End production.

It’s such a shame that you didn’t get to see Love Never Dies before it closed but it is coming out on DVD apparently (no doubt in time for Christmas!!!) and I can’t wait. I think it may be one of the most underrated shows I have ever seen.