We descend into the depths of the Paris Opera for the 1986 musical phenomenon The Phantom of the Opera – a troubling story about abuse, lust, and the power of music.. and one of the most successful & beloved musicals of all time.
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We talk about:
– The Phantom: Is the Phantom (or "Erik" as he’s known in the original novel) a serpent or a savior?
– The Ick Factor: What is this relationship between Christine and the Phantom? An abusive mentor relationship? Forbidden love? Artistic partnership? Or is it just a classic Gothic obsession?
– Power & Patriarchy: How did power and patriarchy operate in the Victorian world of the Paris Opera – and in the 1980s world of rock musicals?
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You’ll hear:
– Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman and the cast of the 1988 Broadway Cast Recording.
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Check out some of our all-time favorites!
- Phantom of the Opera
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- Jesus Christ Superstar!
- Schmigadoon! (Season 1 / Season 2)
- West Side Story!
- Yentl!
- Frozen!
- Barbie!
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