The series continues with Alfie Boe Live – The Bring Him Home Tour (October 16), and Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds: Alive on Stage! (October 23). The 25th anniversary of the Broadway opening of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will be celebrated as a Special Gala Performance on Jan. Lighting is by Patrick Woodroffe and Andrew Bridge, and sound is by Mick Potter. The production is designed by Matt Kinley, inspired by Maria Björnson's original design. The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall is directed by Laurence Connor, with choreography by Gillian Lynne, based on her original staging. WATCH: Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo, and Andrew Lloyd Webber Reunite Virtually on Stars in the House They are joined by Hadley Fraser as Raoul, Wendy Ferguson as Carlotta, Daisy Maywood as Meg Giry, Barry James as Monsieur Firmin, Gareth Snook as Monsieur Andre, Liz Robertson as Madame Giry, and Wynne Evans as Piangi. Karimloo and Boggess originated the roles of Phantom and Christine in Lloyd Webber's Phantom sequel Love Never Dies in London in 2010 and reprise their roles here for the original. All in all, I'd say this film makes an excellent counter-balance to the 2004 film, and both those who like like Chaney's Phantom and Crawford Phanatics alike will definitely enjoy it.The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall Englund's voice-at least when he isn't screaming-seems surprisingly perfect for the part, and all film critics alike will see that he can indeed act, but has merely been restrained by his previous Freddy typecasting. Also, this time the Phantom isn't scared to spill some blood, restoring some respectable fear for Erik that the 2004 version kills. It's refreshing to see an old, decrepit Phantom again, with more subdued, majestic style than Butler's gaudy, emo character. My favorite Phantom will always be Michael Crawford, but when one compares Englund to Gerard Butler's Phantom (even using Crawford as the standard), he practically blows that little pansy-ass out of the water. But believe it or not, I think that Robert Englund did a fairly good job. I think it could have done without the modern sequences altogether and stayed in the one time period, and yes, a few scenes are a bit cheesy or cheap. Yes, I am indeed one of those "Phanatics" as they're called (though I'm almost starting to think we have a bad reputation.), and I personally would like to say that I found this movie rather enjoyable.
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