Watch THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Star Ben Crawford Sing "The Music of the Night"

[@middletoe2202]

CAN THEY PROFESSIONALLY RECORD PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AND MAKE THE CURRENT CAST IN IT

[@middletoe2202]

MBOYTWO34 it’s not the same 😢

[@rickym242]

@@middletoe2202 That would be hard because a lot of them are busy and don't have the time.

[@middletoe2202]

Ricky M maybe they could record one of the shows live? idk it’s just a thought it would be AWESOME

[@isaaclee5123]

They need to do this with phantom and les miserable even if it were only say a limited theatrical release

[@middletoe2202]

zickey that would be be a dream come true!!!

[@user-xd6qf3jg1u]

love how he is still in phantom mode and doesn’t change his facial expressions from the show . it’s like he’s behind the mask also his vibrato is amazing

[@queensenpai6722]

It wouldn't sound the same if he wasn't in "phantom mode." Staying in character helps to bring the same emotion

[@ChrisC-wn7ue]

Like imagine Ben having the voice but acting like Pee Wee Herman

[@jacobmccain8794]

Holy crap that full voice came out of no where. It smacked me in the face and I was sooooo happy about it. The way he started it being breathy and creepy and yet seductive was amazing and then, to just belt and sing full voice with so much gusto and so much intensity and then bring it back to soft... GENUIS. One of the best. After Ramin for me.

[@meg4322]

ikr? i was shook

[@ellenkuang8853]

I legit got like... Lucifer vibes towards the end???? Like the Netflix show. 😅 like creepy but can't help but be attracted

[@kalamicu]

The best Phantom I have seen. Beautiful voice. And yes, creepy facial expressions because the Phantom is supposed to be deranged. His acting and voice are flawless.

[@jtatum6900]

No the best one is heard butler idiot

[@merrymattel4237]

marvelisthebest please tell me you’re joking

[@cgrachel]

Dom C. Best one has been ramin karimloo in my opinion. He hits a note I’ve seen no other phantom hit in this song. However, Ben is great (:

[@pacman1789]

@@merrymattel4237 Nope. Gerard Butler had a magnificent performance as the Phantom of the Opera.

[@jordanjackson7996]

Do you know Ramin kallo

[@MrCamden622]

I got to watch him perform last night on Broadway in NYC.
His voice impregnated me. Holy shit.

[@bluluckyduckie]

Camden Bettey damn, that’s gonna be the sexiest baby 😂😂😂

[@keiko4043]

I saw Phantom twice, both with Ben in it. He has that dramatic Ramin flair in his voice but his lower notes are so rich I just love it.

[@scotthamp384]

He sounds like a cross between Ramin and Davis Gaines to me

[@vampireheart85]

I love him,but Ramin will always be my favorite

[@lilsisasu]

Danielle Shearer Mine too!

[@christyr6201]

I wish I could see him !!

[@michaelappler5902]

I am in love with this man's consonants

[@sansiantan8390]

Mmmmm that diction...

[@alyannamontgomery1612]

me too ugh. the aggressive explosive consonants are PERFECT for phantom

[@kirascontent]

He can slam me into a wall if he wanted ngl

[@Mylo8328]

Kira Grace wow this is so fucking relatable

[@amyroseplusone]

👏👏

[@theshockinglyeloquentdog9945]

he looks like he just woke up and can't sing

[@meadow10134]

TheShockinglyEloquentDog woof yea that’s what makes my fuckin clit hard

[@jejemusic9545]

I laughed so hard at this 😂🤣🙌🏼😍😘😂

[@Isabel-ll7im]

Literally anything 'phantom of the opera' makes me so happy

[@withlove_jr]

Omg SAME!!

[@ooeygooeygoodra3068]

Me

[@vanessareyesbarajas4213]

Let’s appreciate the pianist 👏🏻

[@hightenor12]

Besides Ramin, I think this dude hits every single note, beat, look, essence of this role.
This is perfection and I have wanted to play this role my entire life and have endured some of the worst renditions of this song, and this gentleman, he just fucking destroys this song.
I also love that you can tell this guy is classically trained as he elongates every vowel and gives even the smallest words like it or the their full musical value with vibrato…I’m just so inspired that I’m running out of words.
What a voice.
It’s so refreshing to discover a new great Phantom after all of these years, and to make this song fresh.
He killed this.

[@klwl]

His lower register/notes are really strong and powerful!! Quite the contrast with the lighter high notes...

[@user-qu7jf6mo7f]

Really like the "close your eyes" parts, quite the contrast with the lower register.

[@PhantomOperaWickedTheaterPhan]

Ben Crawford is AMAZING. I am so glad I got to see him live on Broadway as the Phantom in NYC twice. Planning to go to NYC again sometime, to see him in the Phantom of the Opera. He is so phenomenal as the Phantom. His voice, acting, and everything is superb. Bravo.

[@zayvier69]

“To be” sung and cleanly hit and sung relaxed at 1:47 is probably the best execution I’ve ever heard of all phantoms

[@estefi.s]

Ben is one of the best Phantoms ever! So lucky I got to watch him last year 🖤

[@juliagibbs5373]

Estefi S. Same here

[@applenice1069]

agree. i just saw him last friday.... pure excellence.

[@dylancragle5039]

Saw him on Broadway twice and I was blown away! His voice is incredible!

[@patrickchang8163]

Just watched this show last night and my God I've never heard anyone sing like this. Pure electric. I think I even wet my pants at one point.

[@theresal7030]

Just saw him perform this month (May 2022) and my mind and ears were blown away. I cried as he sang-I felt every word of every song ❤️, just as it should be.

[@sashatrajkovski8327]

I saw him a few days ago (Sunday) and got to meet him after the show, he’s just incredible

[@theresal7030]

@@sashatrajkovski8327 I love that you were able to meet him! That must have been a very special experience. I really want to see the show again.

[@hanlee5292]

I just watched him on Broadway last night. The Absolute perfection!!! Never had a better musical experience than watching him singing and acting 🙂

[@ricardoang47]

WTF this is one of the best versions I’ve ever heard!!!! I’m still speechless minutes after watching Ben!!

[@larrybeagle66]

He was great as just a company member in On The Twentieth Century which is where I first encountered him. Incredible talent. Wasted in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Looking forward to a long careers.

[@prgslovesmj]

I literally screamed and was close to tears. He is really good! I wish I could watch him perform!

[@NKVoltgunner]

THAT TRANSITION INTO THAT HIGH NOTE THOUGH 😍

[@tobealostwanderer]

He is so serious here and then you watch his Face Off series and he is the biggest child ever

[@dianethomas3806]

Making Tucson proud! So blessed to have shared a stage with him many years ago before the rest of the lucky world got him!

So much power down low, so much delicacy up high. Beautiful.

[@lexagrrl]

His voice is great but I was honestly laughing from start to finish because of the DRAMA 😂 I’m here for it, you sing that phantom, Boy 💁🏼‍♀️

[@joeswife]

I saw Ben in Phantom. He was great! Beautiful voice and amazing diction.

[@PhantomOperaWickedTheaterPhan]

Agreed! His voice is fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the show!

[@SMjerZgirl]

Saw him last night and he was incredible! He put so much emotion into the character and his voice...just wow.

[@Henry03Studios]

Was lucky enough to see Ben in Broadway in 2018, very happy that I did! Definitely gives off Ramin’s likeness, he’s one of the best phantoms!

[@samuelbrown112]

Ben Crawford, Ramin Karimloo, and James Barbour I think are the strongest sung Phantoms. The feeling and intensity in their voices are unparalleled.

[@MaryFruitJuice]

I never thought I would be ready to say this about someone other than Ramin or Michael Crawford, but this is one of the best performances of TMOTN I have ever heard! I'm stunned, I need to watch him in person! 🖤

[@cchico41]

Wow- amazing voice! From a singer's perspective, difference facial expressions are sometimes required to make sure the notes are hit properly. Everyone has their own way of singing but he looks and did great! Go Ben Crawford!

[@queeniecc6262]

Absolutely gorgeous tone, beautiful power and range. Thank you for your talent in this difficult role.

[@abbye6082]

I liked it before I watched

[@jaz1558]

Same here😂

[@jtatum6900]

Same hes gay I like gerar dbutler better way better idc what people think

[@choix2961]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@mauroespindola5101]

his voice is just so amazing

[@WrathOfTheHydra]

I know everyone's impressed by Ben's singing, but if you listen to the accompaniment, the pianist is absolutely on point as well. Good job to both!

[@wenchengxue2164]

Finally someone who addresses the pianist too!

[@TaniaLevy]

Stunning !!!!!!!!!!

[@jenniferlyons4150]

Wow, he's great! In true character.

[@anbaaronnewland-bentley5730]

He’s just an absolutely powerhouse! Loved his performance when I saw the show in December. Stunning performer

[@ratrights]

i saw him in phantom of the opera last year and he was so good oh my godddd

[@adrianaalves6655]

I'm speechless. The best performance of this song I have ever heard in my life. Bravo!! 👏❤️

[@bwaypunk]

My nineth grade year in choir we did a phantom of the opera melody for a end of the year variety show themed Broadway and I have to say it's one of my favorites

[@annmarieknapp]

This fellow is incredible. Saw him December 23rd, 2019 with my Dad for Xmas. We both were brought to tears. And Ben as Phantom stole the show. The gal who played Christine was wonderful, but this guy rocked the house!!!!

[@KarennAnnn]

annmarieknapp I was at the same show. It was amazing!!!

[@eljordinio7647]

U probably had Megan Picerno like I did. Oh my God the voice of an angel. Wishing you were somehow here again was just amazing.
Sierra may b my favorite but Megan is close second for me

[@hannahtrauscht3824]

WE STAN BEN CRAWFORD🙌

[@originalkyliearnold]

So proud of our University of Arizona Wildcat alum!! Go all UA School of Theatre, Film & Television actors out there working! Ben, your exquisite voice would make Monte just beam. ❤️

[@moiraesfate1]

So beautiful. I haven't heard it this beautiful since Michael Crawford. Amazing. Now he should have been in the movie.

[@giannis_tar]

He looks creepy AF (like he's supposed to I guess). Great singing btw

[@gingerisevil02]

Giannis Targontsidis omg I love how bluntly you said that 😂 the faces he's making are seriously so weird

[@vincenthyde502]

I think it’s because he usually has half his face covered so needs to articulate :)

[@BerryinHI]

Haha! I had to close my eyes or turn away so I could concentrate on his singing.

[@silentassasin0575]

The phantom is a creepy character to begin with so that means hes a damn good actor 👍

[@margaretoconor9161]

I saw phantom again about a week ago and was enchanted just as much as the first time. It’s a timeless piece of perfection tbh

[@karinamendiola3924]

This is one of my favorite songs. And he KILLSS IT!

[@sofiar.o5677]

I saw him perform this week he was magnificent and so kind to meet!

[@therealjoeconstantino]

His chest voice is very powerful. It gives the song the gravitas it needs to convey the Phantom's passion. Bravo!

[@LauraBwayMorris]

I saw him last night, and he was incredible!

[@joshuayoder2276]

I don’t know if Ben Crawford is related to Michael Crawford or if that’s a coincidence but I love it

[@christinaskaggs9689]

They're not related, so just a coincidence

[@mollymcgoldrick1618]

Michael Crawford was actually born Michael Patrick Smith, so there’s no relation, but they’re both amazing!!!

[@eljordinio7647]

I thought for a sec they were related, tho it turns out they aren't

[@atolm1]

Wow, that is what you call full commitment to your craft, remarkable.

[@myvampirediary1]

I think I just had an eargasm... Pure joy and ecstasy filled me listening to this majestic performance

[@alessiam7127]

Ben and Ramin will forever be the best ❤️ The voice control and emotion is absolutely amazing

[@richardhutton8743]

Had the good luck to work with him. What a voice and a good guy.

[@n_duck9696]

I feel like I'm slowly getting hypnotized.... This man is really good oh my god.

[@mykelcohen]

He is such a fantastic Phantom!!!

[@MaggsNorth]

Damn, his voice is pure perfection 🌹

[@josephturner4757]

Wow. Blown away by his talent. He embodies Phantom on a new level

[@jdb8671]

His moments of “speak-singing” and his overall lower, true Baritone/Baritone TC range remind me a lot of Anthony Warlow. Which is great. He was probably was the first Baritone TC in the role, and I believe the first to speak some of the MotN phrases, not just full singing (eg., Michael Crawford and commonly succeeding Phantoms). Ben def has a deeper range; and you can tell he’s got a great grip on the role. Shame how the last few months played out for him. Read a fascinating AMA thread where he was talking about how hard it is to sing properly in the Majestic (unlike this) as of the heat, no monitors facing stage (so, he can’t hear himself well - esp under 1/2 face of prosthetics, a mask, other make up, lots of clothes), and a sound system that’s (at the end of the show) 35+ years old with no improvements AND the hottest theatre on earth. So, no wonder he began to change a bit towards the last leg 8 shows a week.

[@PhantomOperaWickedTheaterPhan]

Ben is AWESOME!

[@ThatWheat]

Saw this show live on a school trip in New York. This man and the whole set and cast of the Phantom are INCREDIBLE! Just as good if not better in real life.

[@ronaldodornelasmachado1143]

I had the great experience to listen in person this one big artist. Amazing. beautiful voice and great performance.

[@ChiChisWorld]

THIS is a phenomenal stage actor. Bravo!

[@christabellevasquez3741]

I got chills!!! (Again) 😍😍😍😍🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@heyitsblinded]

Wow that ‘be’ actually sounded like a ‘be’ (as opposed to the usual ‘bae’)

[@tews123]

Hahaha my singing teacher hated the whole bae thing and me too the mae sound ughhhhhh

[@davidfrancis67]

I find it so odd that many performers sing "bae" when the pure vowel is easier

[@Pixsulate]

e is such a hard vowel to sing, especially powerfully, so big kudos

[@pandate2036]

@@davidfrancis67 thr issue is that it is extremely difficult to get the power necessary for that specific note if you sing the pure vowel. Singing it as bae allows more depth through the a, and as such you're more able to get the power in the note

[@alyr228]

E is harder to sing than A so people tend to go "bae" to get the power and then round off with the right letter

[@christinedaae5899]

I absolutely love Ben Crawford as Erik, aka, The Phantom! I only wish he would have worn his Phantom Costume! That would have deepened the effect!

[@dddeines1]

So gorgeous!!!!!! Loved him as the Phantom!

[@nairoby1971]

Watched him perform last Thursday, he was great, made me cry.

[@blahblah1438]

What an amazing performer. This is one of the best I have heard

[@renettareno662]

Dear Phantom Of The Opera this is your fan Renetta Reno from Billings Montana my heart is broken I am very sad I bet you all are too I have always dream of meeting the Phantom in person and going on stage and singing Wishing you where somehow here again and Experiencing it for the 1st time I get Goosebumps and I cry just thinking about it I will be praying for all of you And just know that you all are loved by me love your biggest Phantom Of The Opera fan Renetta Reno God Bless all of you May the Phantom of the Opera live on and never die

[@michaelkruk]

Him and Michael Crawford are what I compare, Michael is more gentle but has power deep within, while Ben has power in his voice but there’s a tenderness deep within.

[@renettareno662]

never forget the day that you got the call that you made it And that you got the part of Phantom Of The Opera

[@layoverbear]

oh, I saw him live a few months ago, he was amazing!

[@angelinaluna4891]

Ben makes this look like it's a PIECE OF CAKE, bless his talent.

[@benlutostanski7755]

I got to see him a few months ago. He and Eryn LeCroy were phenomenal

[@avis8533]

Bravo, spectacular performance!

[@meganmcdaniel1254]

Holy crap bro he is absolutely amazing. I put it on while doing research and ended up forgetting what i was doing and becoming totally enraptured in his voice!!!

[@musicprincess9747]

Ben Crawford everybody!!!! Absolute king!!!

[@esolo908]

The first Phantom I saw...He’s so talented!!

[@vladgolovanov3166]

El Sol look at Ramin Karimloo’s perfomances

[@savannaforester]

I could watch this over and over again ❤️

[@petedavies2478]

Saw phantom on Broadway December 2018 Ben was the phantom and i cried that note! He tops anyone I have heard sing this

[@kaceyrandall6598]

I've said it many times and I'll say it again: THERE IS NOTHING MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN A MAN THAT CAN SING LIKE THIS

[@saranotsarah]

my favorite Phantom ever!

[@saranotsarah]

he sounds so majestic

[@davidkim1389]

Saw him in the Phantom last week in the Majestic. Great show! Wished I would have seen this vid before. Also, the acting is superb with all of the mask and gown hiding his face, he still manages to express the music to the audience.

[@jamesmooney3472]

I cried when I saw him on Broadway. He brings a really wonderful emotionality to the role and just completely captured me, and his singing isn’t bad either 😂

[@empringle830]

One of my absolute favorite Broadway actors!

[@ladythorofmuffins]

Ben killed it! Dayum! He is amazing as the Phantom.

[@sammierutter1828]

Ramin and Ben have the most beautiful voices for the phantom 👏❤️

[@natalieg5690]

okayyyy broadway.com imma need a warning next time

[@Gentile108]

He never fails to deliver!!an all time Broadway great

[@heatherwinters6909]

Saw him on broadway last year. He’s fantastic!!

[@iLikePotato3s]

Him and Ali Ewoldt at POTO was amazing

[@albumm12]

HoW doEs he sing that top "be" with an Ee sounding vowel but sucH an oPen MoutH???;!!?!??

[@elfstone8606]

Wife and saw him at the Majestic just before this was recorded I think. He blew the fucking roof off.

[@alessm2206]

This performance hurt my heart so much. It's a really beautiful version.

[@carmencoulter8594]

Is he related to Michael Crawford the original Phantom?😮Wow, He’s amazing 💕

[@mollymcgoldrick1618]

No, Michael Crawford was born Michael Patrick Smith and used Crawford as his stage name, so the two have no relation. And yes, he is amazing and he’s even more amazing live!!!!!!

[@NIH1966]

I was wondering the same thing. Amazing voice.

[@eljordinio7647]

@@NIH1966 I thought so too. Man if they were that'd b insane

[@CHOCHEEPO]

Wow first time hearing this guy and I'm a fan just wow

[@TristenSinger]

This is absolutely beautiful.