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The Phantom of the Opera opened on January 26, 1988 at the Majestic Theatre in New York and is now the second longest-running show in Broadway history. It likely will surpass another megahit musical and the current record holder at 7,485 performances, Cats. The composer of both these legendary musicals is Andrew Lloyd Webber. The lyrics to Phantom were penned by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, and it is based on the novel, The Phantom of the Opera, by Gaston Leroux.
The show is an unprecedented worldwide phenomenon. Phantom has played more than 65,000 performances in more than 20 countries around the world to close to 60 million people. Much of the success of the show has been attributed to the lavish scenery, the rich and romantic orchestral score, and the brilliant direction and vision of its director, Hal Prince. Not to be lost, however, are the incredible talents of the cast members, over 225 oustanding performers, in its first 17 years. The Broadway company has been blessed with some of Broadway's most outstanding actors and singers in the title role starting with the original Phantom and Tony award winner, Michael Crawford. Several of the Phantoms started in the company in other roles before moving on up to the title role. Some twenty plus performers have endured the tedious makeup process where prosthetics are carefully fitted, painted and glued to the Phantom's skin before donning two wigs, two radio microphones and a fiberglass mask. Following this grueling routine, the actor then sings one of the most vocally demanding roles written for Broadway all while burdened by the makeup and wigs, weighed down by the dramatically heavy costumes, sonically challenged by the mask, and impaired by the fog and smoke. A most challenging proposition by any definition, but these gentlemen have all managed to find their own unique way to make their respective Phantom special.
Many audience members never have the opportunity to see and hear this talented group of Phantom performers unencumbered by the many challenges of the Phantom role. They are a marvelous and brilliant collection of actors/singers with talents ranging across many styles and genres. This CD is a compilation of wonderful performances of the talented actors/singers who have played the Phantom. Several of these critically acclaimed artists have personally made their recordings, pictures and/or information available for this album. The material includes some of the greatest standards written including such classics as "All The Things You Are", "I've Got You Under My Skin", "I'll Be Seeing You", and "Ol' Man River". It is a simply marvelous collection of brilliantly talented performers singing wonderful songs, both old and new.
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http://www.broadwayphantoms.com
Track List:
1. All The Things You Are
2. This Is The Moment
3. We're Already There
4. Forever From Here
5. Ol' Man River
6. I've Got You Under My Skin
7. Marianne
8. So In Love
9. It's My Time to Shine
10. Charlie
11. I'll Be Seeing You
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