I was privileged to hear Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman at one of their last performances in New York City. I will always treasure seeing the original Phantom and Christine! No one compares!!!
@jurajkovac9965
4 жыл бұрын
I have seen the Phantom many times in the West End and on Broadway and Michael Crawford is not only the best Phantom by far but has an unique voice.
@tootsla1252
4 жыл бұрын
And I got to see him in it TWICE! Thrilling!
@yotube1ful
4 жыл бұрын
“I knew they WERE the days when I was doing it,” -Michael Crawford
@DanTDrac
4 жыл бұрын
After hearing Michael Crawford sing I tried to fly to London to see POTO, alas I couldn't afford it. When I heard he retired from the role I no longer had a desire to see the production. He will always be the Phantom in my book.
@alexaz730
4 жыл бұрын
It is worth to see even without Michael Crawford. It was really great. Both I and my sister were impressed
@mypersonalstuff8456
4 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see he and Sarah perform in LA. It will always remain one of the high points of my entire life.
@sfranc01
4 жыл бұрын
I too was blessed to see him in San Diego. He is the phantom. But I have to say Ramin Karimloo finally allowed me to consider someone else.
@terrib627
4 жыл бұрын
My Mom was a huge fan of Michael. My Dad died in November, and shortly thereafter, an ad was in the paper for "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webeber" starring Michael Crawford coming to our local theater. I gave her tickets to that show for Christmas. She didn't need to see the entire POTO. Just seeing Michael singing these songs in regular clothes was enough for her. She said it was the best Christmas present ever. I wish I had known at the time about backstage passes or Meet & Greets, because I would have tried to get one. When I told her that she said it didn't matter. She got what she wanted, to be in the same room when he sang. When she died 14 years later, I had "Music of the Night" played during her funeral service. The minister wasn't exactly on board with it, but that's what she wanted so she got it. I'm kind of the same way with Ramin Karimloo now. I wish he'd do a tour like that (preferably with Sierra).
@lefantomer
4 жыл бұрын
@@terrib627 The concerts were wonderful, and he was the most amazing Phantom. I got to see him 3 times! Some of the others, like Ramin, are excellent as well, but Michael was the first and no one has been better.
@metalinyourhead3604
4 жыл бұрын
My mother was their opening night in the 80s. She and her roommate saw the Princess of Wales.
@mikekaraoke
Жыл бұрын
You mean during previews?
@mac420p
4 жыл бұрын
This whole thing is absolutely wonderful!
@CynthiaWaldrop
4 жыл бұрын
I've seen every performance of POTO (not in person), and the original will always be the best. Sarah is excellent, but so is Sierra Borgess and many of the other Christines. Michael Crawford has a warmth in his voice that reminds me of the "bel canto" that no one has been able to replace.
@kikiwebster3246
5 ай бұрын
Where is the Crawford version recorded?
@ericthomas7195
Ай бұрын
@@kikiwebster3246 The original cast album.
@altf1279
5 жыл бұрын
"Oh my god! That was Michael Crawford! ...I think he was drunk.."
@joshuagarnham9703
Жыл бұрын
I love how he used the Frank Spencer voice for that.
@rainbowjpbr
7 ай бұрын
"I think he was drunk"... oh poor Michael. 😂😂 I adore him. My favorite Phantom 😍😍
@hepzebahsu
5 жыл бұрын
Hadn't any of these people seen Michael Crawford sing in Hello Dolly? He definitely had a show voice.
@glamdolly30
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly, Michael Crawford also starred in the hit stage musical 'Barnum' before 'Phantom' - he was a legendary musical star before Lloyd Webber cast him. The idea Crawford was some kind of unknown comedy star and that Lloyd Webber had an amazing off the wall idea in auditioning him is absolute garbage!
@sfranc01
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Apparently from part one a lot of the folks in Britain hadn’t seen Hello Dolly and weirdly enough weren’t aware of those shows. Crazy!
@magick333
4 жыл бұрын
Just what I was thinking
@bawoman
4 жыл бұрын
I think the surprise is more of him being cast in such a serious or even tragic role like Erik/The Phantom, when before alll he was known for is comedy/musical comedies. You have to give props to ALW for thinking outside the box there.
@johnallen6039
4 жыл бұрын
@@bawoman I think as a non english television watcher we hadn't type cast Michael as a physical comedian and remembered his as the musical stage actor he had been and were not as shocked as the English audience was
@trodairebeag
4 жыл бұрын
You had me and my sister in tears and goosebumps ALL night I Spokane, WA, 20 years ago!!!
@syra1541
4 жыл бұрын
it's times like these when I wish I wasn't born in 2005
@syra1541
4 жыл бұрын
god I would kill to see this live omg
@LanceKillerRyan
6 жыл бұрын
Fire brigade radio frequency. So funny! Not even blue angels performances are perfect though they look it.
@tomtalker2000
Жыл бұрын
So sad too see this WONDERFUL musical come to an end. I was lucky enough too see Crawford and Brightman back in the 80's when they finally made it over to NY. I also saw Sierra Boggess and Ramin in their respective roles. WOW JUST WOW too both of them...!!! They had great chemistry together for sure. I was also shocked but not surprised too hear Andrew Lloyd Webber discussing how much it costs to put this production on each week. Something like close to a million dollars...!!! That's just insane but worth every penny. Especially, after he commented on the younger generation really taking an interest in this musical now. And i understand it's a cost cutting measure after all as a singer myself music doesn't make a lot of money folks. But their is something VERY special about this musical because it's more than just a love story at it's roots. It's about acceptance of one's differences. And individual being The Phantom who feels like an outcast of society. If that doesn't speak volumes and hold A TON of relevancy in today's political landscape. Especially, in the LGBTQ+ community which i'm a part of. Then i don't know what does. It's a damn shame it's being pulled. They younger generation deserves too see this live and in living color not on a computer or TV screen.
@lynnellis2062
4 жыл бұрын
I was there and saw this with my 2 stepsons as I had been following him for years, I have never been able to stop watching Andrews with Micheal, shows they were all amazing !!!
@MrWfpk4life
4 жыл бұрын
I love this show!💗🎵
@songdreamer142
11 жыл бұрын
Goofy, did you do the editing to create these two parts of this documentary? I love how the Michael Crawford parts were edited together into this very cohesive 2-parter.
@amyclarke41
6 жыл бұрын
he is going to be in a new reality show with celebs learnng theatre skills if they get jordan he be stressed
@jamesdaniels8007
4 жыл бұрын
Cliff Richard out of nowhere at 2:27. "A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one".
@TheGameRazorOffical
4 жыл бұрын
0:52 8:38 People, stuff like this still happens and it’s freakin stressful when it does but hilarious when it’s over 😂
@carolecarr5210
Жыл бұрын
Andrew L.Webber showed his brilliance more so just with music but casting Michael & Sarah as leads. Sarah was spectacular also.
@carlhsieh2615
4 жыл бұрын
I don't care what people said but L.A. is Crawford"s favorite city
@tootsla1252
4 жыл бұрын
I saw him twice in the L.A.,production. Wonderful!
@amyclarke41
6 жыл бұрын
yes!😃
@claireobrien9348
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for This x
@mariashelly6392
4 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Archer said he did not know Michael could sing. Did you not see him in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM? OMG he sings beautifully!
@spoonetti
4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what bass sound (soundfont) is used for the theme song The Phantom of the Opera?
@lauraleigh8744
4 жыл бұрын
Whose the blonde lady at the beginning of the clip? It’s not Sarah bright man right?
@theghostinthemirror8158
4 жыл бұрын
It’s Claire Moore, Sarah Brightman’s original understudy. She must’ve been on for the boat mishap!
@bethhaines6340
3 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely phenonmannal and i completely adore you always have and i always will
@Ellier215
4 жыл бұрын
4:30 is that princess d?
@terrib627
4 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@tootsla1252
4 жыл бұрын
Sure is!
@bowler8
7 ай бұрын
Michael was singing long before Phantom, he was in Hello Dolly with Barbra Streisand in the 60's
@daniellemusella1594
2 жыл бұрын
Michael: "I knew what I wanted to do with the pole." "Hello? Yes, I'm here. He's singing right now. Listen to this." Me: LOL! Also, I love that extra little story about the second backup Phantom, having to take over. I've seen this documentary elsewhere, and that part is left out. (12/5/2021)
@sharon102645
5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE Michael ever since I saw him as Cornelius in Hello Dolly. He was the perfect Phantom for the stage, but Gerard was the perfect Phantom in the movie.
@sharon102645
5 жыл бұрын
Oh, and I first saw it on Broadway....4th row, center stage. I ducked way down in my seat when the chandelier fell because it landed only about 4 inches from my head! And yes, I cried buckets when he sang....Christine, I love you.
@JodiLeaSnakeQueen
Жыл бұрын
4:28 is that princess diana?
@googleuser2874
4 жыл бұрын
I so miss the original orchestrations. The theme song was really destroyed with the obnoxious electric guitar playing.
@rickramos1292
9 ай бұрын
I agree. I much prefer the reed instrument between when the Phantom sings "that man and mystery" ((((reed sound)))) "Were both in you" and Christine bookends it with that line. Now that reed is replaced with a lazy electric guitar sound and it just doesn't work as well.
@37drdave
5 жыл бұрын
I no
@imisstoronto3121
2 жыл бұрын
Who is the actress speaking at 1:20-1:30?? ALso is 3:14 and 3:20 Michael or another actor?
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