It is the definition of a classic Broadway experience.
Taste in My Mouth:
Wonderful. Delicious. Mouth-watering. It really was a great time, from the moment you walk into the theatre, you get excited. The environment created at the Majestic Theatre is perfect as the setting for this musical. I have heard concerns that, “opera is not really their thing” and as I understand and respect their opinion, it really does not give the show justice. Yes, it is operatic in nature. But, for any musically inclined person (even the opera haters) it is not hard to appreciate the excellence that these actors display on a nightly basis.
Ingredients:
The theatre as previously mentioned was beautiful. I sat in box seats for the first time and though “partially obscured seating” was warned, it did not affect my viewing much at all, and the best part was the extra leg room that was provided by the movable chairs (an especially important feature for someone of my stature). The leads were amazing, and gave life to their respective performances. The makeup was lacking, especially so on the Phantom. It looked like it was caked on there and, so as to prevent spoilers, if the Phantom were to theoretically have his mask removed the makeup underneath would probably be considered pathetic. But really that is the one blemish on the show’s record; ironically, a little makeup could have solved the problem, rather than a lot. The music was wonderful as ever and obviously has been stuck in my head.
Award-Winning Recipe?
Obviously it was, and is still incredible to this day. If these long-lived shows were allowed to still compete, they would likely still win as they continue to get great top-of-the-line actors.
Bites:
4.5 Bites. If you only had one meal in NYC, you should bite down on this classic.
Come back tomorrow to learn of Blue Man Group, That’s All I Ask Of You
-MJM
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