I saw this back in '99 at the Majestic Theater when I was in college and it's a totally differently experience when you see this masterpiece live rather than on TV. As soon as the pipe organ kicks in, the floor vibrates, your chair shakes, and a plethora of emotions runs through your body. You feel joy, fear, suspense, awe, and so much more. You may even shed some tears, but that's ok. You're surrounded by musical magic & genius. It's sensory overload and it never gets old.
I am a HUGE fan of "Phantom" ever since I was a little girl and during my first visit to London back in June my parents surprised me with tickets to see it at Her Majesty's Theatre!! Every single production that I have gone to (three times in San Francisco, once in Vegas, and now London) I start to cry as the organs strike up. Right when the lights flicker on I get chills. I'll never stop loving this production♥
Thank you so much for this video! I totally agree, there is nothing like seeing the chandeliere rise above you coupled with what I believe to be the most powerful overture in all of history. By far, my favorite show!
i seen the phantom of the opera in usa for the us tour back in 2010 it was amazing with the chandelier riseing and with the biggist bang ever to start it
I have been a fan of Phantom of the Opera since I was a little girl and I had just seen the stage production on Saturday. I can say, the stage version up-stages the movie versin ten-fold! And though I loved the entire show, my favorite part was when the chandelier went up. To see everyone watching it ascend as the bellowing organs seemed to control your heartbeat was so moving! Absolutely loved it!
I absolutely love this video! I just saw Phantom a few days ago and it litterally took my breath away... seeing that chandeliere rise about you coupled with the most powerful overture I know can be the most exhilarating thing one can ever see.
ive just been to see phantom for the first time after seeing the 2004 movie version ,i just had to see the show,i got goosebumps watching this part,the music just gets you,i love it x
Nothing sends chills up your spine like seeing it live when that chandlier is lit up. I remember jumping when they did it and the organ music along with it just cements it as one of the creepiest yet coolest intros for a show.
went to see this in KC, got tickets as a present and thought it would be boring, after hearing the organ and seeing the chandelier rise over my seat, i fell in love with this play definately going again
every single production i have seen is purely amazing. i get teary-eyed and wonderful chills from the excitement of the chandelier being lifted and the music blaring! its a shame my theatre teacher didnt like it....:/ pure amazing :D
I saw this 2 weeks ago and my god it was well it left me and my wife speechless the opening was the best opening i have ever seen for a show and i think next time we go to london will see it again as its a show that will never grow old. Also great video as my parents were wanting to see what i ment by the opening scene. THANK YOU.
thanks for posting this, i've sat directly underneth the chandilier at her majesty's, i know it doesn't fall that fast but when u r under it your heart is in your mouth!!! this brings back happy memories, thank you. ps saw love never dies 26th feb, a big let down, which is a shame it could b an amzing show
the tour came To Milwaukee and they had studen discounts and sold Students tickets for 20 $ TWO hours prior to show, i got to see it 12 times and sat in the first few rows I feel very blessed and lucky that The theater had that offer other wise id never be able to afford to see it
This is amazing. I think that no matter where you see the show it is still breathtaking. I prefer Las Vegas' version of the chandelier scenes more because the way the chandelier assembles is amazing. This version still makes me shiver thought. :) thanks for posting.
@titanicfinatic Love Never Dies. And the beginning had the chandelier kinda sitting over the orchestra pit. It was in three pieces and it was pulled into place during the whole overture. Then after Past the Point of No Return, he yelled "Bring down the chandelier!" Then it fell in the audience and sucked back up into the ceiling, and that was the last of it.
my favorite was the show in vegas. the phantom wasnt the best but the chandelier in the beginning was spectacular. it was split into 4 pieces that were hovering above the audience before the play and the top section was on stage. it was amazing watching the pieces hover above us then assemble into 1 piece.
+James Clark I agree. I saw the show in Vegas back in 2008 for mine and a late friend's joint birthday. It was the first time i'd seen Phantom. I didn't expect the chandelier to be in pieces, but the experience was amazing just seeing all the pieces lit up and hover around above us. Absolutely stunning. So sad now that it's closed in the Venetian.
That's fine. I was just asking because I have the show as well and when I realised that I thought maybe I hadn't downloaded all the videos. But it's not there, thanks anyway =D
@LowellBekker If you or anyone reading my previous post knew enough about Iron Maiden to know that they have a SONG called "Phantom of the Opera", then you are all my best friends ever.
. . . omg. . . i just saw last Tuesday, 27 April in London, Her Majestic Theatre, and i loved that part, Overture.. i´d got chill all over my body.. that play is much better than the movie version, love the movie version, but i like the play version much better... X3
@SkittlesSarahxx I feel the same why! I get teary eyed whenever I see it! I saw this on Broadway (in NYC) yesterday and it was amazing! I think the opening is the best part. =*)
Hmm. The assembling of the chandelier was different when I sawr it last year. It was in several pieces and it was in front of the stage (which kinda made it hard to see) and it was piecing itself back together through the whole overture. 'Twas awesome. xP Literally. I love when Erik hangs off the chan. and that one part when it shakes a bunch when he talks. Then when it falls into the audience and shoots back up. xD
but that's what makes it magical! lol.... i know i had to cover my ears at certain points in the show when i saw a touring company that came to my town. i don't mind it being loud but when it causes my ears to ring in pain and the music can be heard 5 blocks away... that's a lil tooooooo loud.
ikr! i've seen touring companies that have it down to a science and the bang is louder and bigger, than the worthless excuse of a bang shown in this video.
@EvanescentWoodNymph The Las Vegas production has the chandelier choreographed to piece together and assemble in it's perch during the overture. Both are spectacular however.
@Happyperson290 Let me tell you, there is NOTHING like seeing this show live. The movie had its few positive aspects, but the stage show blows it out of the water.
@titanicfinatic I know. The Vegas one is the one I saw. I figured that they all did that. I /would/ see it in NYC next spring, but I wanna see LND. And since it took 20 years for Phantom to come to Vegas, I'm not gonna wait to see LND. xD
@Happyperson290 The movie, because the cast puts a hell of a lot more emotion and feeling into the acting and singing. Not to mention that auctioneer doesn't sound stoned in the movie
@Happyperson290 I saw the play in the Pantages theatre in Toronto as a kid...it was goddamn fantastic. I saw the movie too and it was neat to see it in a movie but the singing and the characters and the overall FEEL wasn't there. For example, there wasn't a giant chandelier being lowered onto the stage from over your head which was just amazing. Actually, the players in the theatre were asked to be in the movie but they turned it down. The christine in the movie was the backup choice =/
One thing I never worked out; is the old woman to the right Madame Giry, Meg, or someone else entirely? But otherwise this is one of the most spectacular Overtures ever. Seeing it live is indescribable.
@Chaserpeach Ok, thanks. She must be getting on a bit though, if you look at how old Raoul is. The Movie also confuses this aspect because she looks like she's barely aged a day between past and "present"
@EvanescentWoodNymph Did they change the choreography of the assemblage. How would you describe the transformation scene in the Vegas production? LDN stands for London or Love Never Dies?
@Happyperson290 The stage version, absolutely. The movie is entertaining, faithful for the most part and has some striking moments. However, Joel Schumacher often makes some very misguided directorial decisions. The visuals, costumes and sets, while very well done, overshadow the story and music. Casting is all over the place too: Emmy Rossum was great but Gerard Butler and Patrick Wilson were woefully miscast.
![Phantom of the Opera: The Chandelier - (Film) [HD]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YlMbqAU-wMo/mqdefault.jpg)
I saw this back in '99 at the Majestic Theater when I was in college and it's a totally differently experience when you see this masterpiece live rather than on TV. As soon as the pipe organ kicks in, the floor vibrates, your chair shakes, and a plethora of emotions runs through your body. You feel joy, fear, suspense, awe, and so much more. You may even shed some tears, but that's ok. You're surrounded by musical magic & genius. It's sensory overload and it never gets old.
I am a HUGE fan of "Phantom" ever since I was a little girl and during my first visit to London back in June my parents surprised me with tickets to see it at Her Majesty's Theatre!! Every single production that I have gone to (three times in San Francisco, once in Vegas, and now London) I start to cry as the organs strike up. Right when the lights flicker on I get chills. I'll never stop loving this production♥
Saw it front row and literally cried the entire show.
The Overture is one of my favorite parts of the show. Gives me the chills every single freakin time!!!
Thank you so much for this video! I totally agree, there is nothing like seeing the chandeliere rise above you coupled with what I believe to be the most powerful overture in all of history. By far, my favorite show!
this will never cease to take my breath away. a flawless musical with the most lavish music i've ever heard.
i seen the phantom of the opera in usa for the us tour back in 2010 it was amazing with the chandelier riseing and with the biggist bang ever to start it
I have been a fan of Phantom of the Opera since I was a little girl and I had just seen the stage production on Saturday. I can say, the stage version up-stages the movie versin ten-fold! And though I loved the entire show, my favorite part was when the chandelier went up. To see everyone watching it ascend as the bellowing organs seemed to control your heartbeat was so moving! Absolutely loved it!
I absolutely love this video! I just saw Phantom a few days ago and it litterally took my breath away... seeing that chandeliere rise about you coupled with the most powerful overture I know can be the most exhilarating thing one can ever see.
Nothing beats hearing those pipes in person and watching that chandelier rise above you. . Blows you out of your seat. Grin ear to ear.
I love you for posting this. I got to see it in London back in 2006 and am dying to go again! This will help hold me over until then. Thank you!
ive just been to see phantom for the first time after seeing the 2004 movie version ,i just had to see the show,i got goosebumps watching this part,the music just gets you,i love it x
Nothing sends chills up your spine like seeing it live when that chandlier is lit up. I remember jumping when they did it and the organ music along with it just cements it as one of the creepiest yet coolest intros for a show.
went to see this in KC, got tickets as a present and thought it would be boring, after hearing the organ and seeing the chandelier rise over my seat, i fell in love with this play definately going again
Friday night in Vegas.....the best night ever! The performance was so spectacular that it brought tears to my eyes!
I saw Phantom just yesterday and was blown away by the opening!
+Brush Stroke (iwrotebooks) If you think that was cool, You should see the US tour one! Search "The Lighting of The Chandelier"
+XDudeKiller Thanks! I'll give it a look!
+Brush Stroke (iwrotebooks) So, How was it?
+XDudeKiller Awesome!
every single production i have seen is purely amazing. i get teary-eyed and wonderful chills from the excitement of the chandelier being lifted and the music blaring! its a shame my theatre teacher didnt like it....:/
pure amazing :D
I get front row of this show every time I go to New York.
I saw this 2 weeks ago and my god it was well it left me and my wife speechless the opening was the best opening i have ever seen for a show and i think next time we go to london will see it again as its a show that will never grow old.
Also great video as my parents were wanting to see what i ment by the opening scene. THANK YOU.
when i saw this in ca i love it it was good when the chandelier went up everybody in the theater was cheering so loud i was to
such a great musical and especially the overture. recognized globally.
god, this gives me wonderful chills xD
Man, I really love the overture!!!
:D
I hope that the show soon comes to México
thanks for posting this, i've sat directly underneth the chandilier at her majesty's, i know it doesn't fall that fast but when u r under it your heart is in your mouth!!!
this brings back happy memories, thank you.
ps saw love never dies 26th feb, a big let down, which is a shame it could b an amzing show
I loved this part so much *____*;; best part, especially the set changing, so smooth and swift..
the tour came To Milwaukee and they had studen discounts and sold Students tickets for 20 $ TWO hours prior to show, i got to see it 12 times and sat in the first few rows I feel very blessed and lucky that The theater had that offer other wise id never be able to afford to see it
This is the best part, when the chandelier is rising and the music....it gives me goosebumps EVERY SINGLE TIME!
I've seen this three times already.. but I will certainly be paying for a fourth it it ever comes back to Vancouver.
This is amazing. I think that no matter where you see the show it is still breathtaking. I prefer Las Vegas' version of the chandelier scenes more because the way the chandelier assembles is amazing. This version still makes me shiver thought. :) thanks for posting.
The Las Vegas Spectacular Was and Will always be the BEST . .
wow... great quality!
Omg!! I just watched Phantom yesterday and I LOVED IT!!! The chandelier was literally in arms reach!!
@titanicfinatic Love Never Dies. And the beginning had the chandelier kinda sitting over the orchestra pit. It was in three pieces and it was pulled into place during the whole overture. Then after Past the Point of No Return, he yelled "Bring down the chandelier!" Then it fell in the audience and sucked back up into the ceiling, and that was the last of it.
When I went to go see it, my favorite part is the overture...the chandelier...that organ!!!
i saw it twice and loved it !
Cool I saw it on broadway and loved it
I'm sitting at home, eating cereal and watching this in my pajamas, and I'm still getting teary-eyed!
my favorite was the show in vegas. the phantom wasnt the best but the chandelier in the beginning was spectacular. it was split into 4 pieces that were hovering above the audience before the play and the top section was on stage. it was amazing watching the pieces hover above us then assemble into 1 piece.
+James Clark I agree. I saw the show in Vegas back in 2008 for mine and a late friend's joint birthday. It was the first time i'd seen Phantom. I didn't expect the chandelier to be in pieces, but the experience was amazing just seeing all the pieces lit up and hover around above us. Absolutely stunning. So sad now that it's closed in the Venetian.
Going to the vegas show in 2 weeks. I think I'm in for a treat!!
That's fine. I was just asking because I have the show as well and when I realised that I thought maybe I hadn't downloaded all the videos. But it's not there, thanks anyway =D
Saw it last night in London, really want to see it again. Amazing
@LowellBekker If you or anyone reading my previous post knew enough about Iron Maiden to know that they have a SONG called "Phantom of the Opera", then you are all my best friends ever.
. . . omg. . . i just saw last Tuesday, 27 April in London, Her Majestic Theatre, and i loved that part, Overture.. i´d got chill all over my body.. that play is much better than the movie version, love the movie version, but i like the play version much better... X3
omg! i went to see this in september in london its amazing isn't it!
poor phantom :(
u have the best live version of them all amazing love phantom of the opera havent had the funds to go see it but im desperate to c it
@SkittlesSarahxx I feel the same why! I get teary eyed whenever I see it! I saw this on Broadway (in NYC) yesterday and it was amazing! I think the opening is the best part. =*)
The woman who plays Carlotta here was the one for the 25th anniversary. She was great!
Indeed, she really does do a great Carlotta.
@foofwolf22 Me too! I'm going to take opera lessons so I can be in the New York show. CAN'T WAIT!!!
Saw this last friday.
I'm still amazed.
It's as if the chandelier is an actor and taking the show by storm.
I AM going to be on this show someday!!!
This footage is amazing...that chandelier looked so close I probably would have tried to reach out and touch it. :x
Hmm. The assembling of the chandelier was different when I sawr it last year. It was in several pieces and it was in front of the stage (which kinda made it hard to see) and it was piecing itself back together through the whole overture. 'Twas awesome. xP Literally. I love when Erik hangs off the chan. and that one part when it shakes a bunch when he talks. Then when it falls into the audience and shoots back up. xD
It was lol this is the ProShot video of Phantom =D
but that's what makes it magical! lol.... i know i had to cover my ears at certain points in the show when i saw a touring company that came to my town. i don't mind it being loud but when it causes my ears to ring in pain and the music can be heard 5 blocks away... that's a lil tooooooo loud.
ok this is SOOOOO amazing live omg
Carlottas voice is gorgeous
ikr! i've seen touring companies that have it down to a science and the bang is louder and bigger, than the worthless excuse of a bang shown in this video.
i was right in the front row when i saw this...wasnt too fun when the shandelier flahsed but the rest of it was amazing!!!
@EvanescentWoodNymph The Las Vegas production has the chandelier choreographed to piece together and assemble in it's perch during the overture. Both are spectacular however.
I think it's pretty clear what the intention of that number is.
Why I'm forced to see this show only once a year? I could easily watch this over a hundred times a year. But anyway, very good quality *______*
@Happyperson290 Let me tell you, there is NOTHING like seeing this show live. The movie had its few positive aspects, but the stage show blows it out of the water.
Why it is whenever I hear the overture or seeing the chandlier rises up I get the shivers down the spine..?
i was at the POTO in lv theater made for this show loved it the play is wayyyyyy beter
@titanicfinatic I know. The Vegas one is the one I saw. I figured that they all did that. I /would/ see it in NYC next spring, but I wanna see LND. And since it took 20 years for Phantom to come to Vegas, I'm not gonna wait to see LND. xD
Saw this a couple of weeks ago, and this vid was uploaded in 2008. It hasn't changed..not one bit :)
Hey!
Have you got Masquerade with this same quality/footage???
WE NEED MORE BOOM!!!! IN THIS
Just like I remember it when I saw it on Broadway! :)
I didn't get to record it when I saw the play but you did? Lucky you.
i sow this on stayg last night
at 4:19 the explosions were dull underwelming and improperly timed
@MrJro2 I saw it yesterday and it was amazing!!!!!!
@Happyperson290 The movie, because the cast puts a hell of a lot more emotion and feeling into the acting and singing. Not to mention that auctioneer doesn't sound stoned in the movie
@Happyperson290 I saw the play in the Pantages theatre in Toronto as a kid...it was goddamn fantastic. I saw the movie too and it was neat to see it in a movie but the singing and the characters and the overall FEEL wasn't there.
For example, there wasn't a giant chandelier being lowered onto the stage from over your head which was just amazing. Actually, the players in the theatre were asked to be in the movie but they turned it down. The christine in the movie was the backup choice =/
One thing I never worked out; is the old woman to the right Madame Giry, Meg, or someone else entirely?
But otherwise this is one of the most spectacular Overtures ever. Seeing it live is indescribable.
That would be Meg at the auction, when she’s much older, as is Raul.
Do you notice people pushing the Chandiler in 4:25, I did not see that when I saw it in NY.
@Chaserpeach
Ok, thanks. She must be getting on a bit though, if you look at how old Raoul is. The Movie also confuses this aspect because she looks like she's barely aged a day between past and "present"
Sigh. Love the music from the overture! Absolutely chilling! Seen it twice (once in London). I'm guessing this was at Her Majesty's theater?
@EvanescentWoodNymph Did they change the choreography of the assemblage. How would you describe the transformation scene in the Vegas production? LDN stands for London or Love Never Dies?
i want to the same play at the same time :)
@heybroitsme21
saw it two days ago on Broadway, I agree 100%
@LowellBekker You obviously haven't been listening to enough Iron Maiden.... :)
They gotta time that pop and sparks when they pull the covers off, better.
the auctioneer is different from the one i saw, this guy almost yells the one i saw had a creepy way of talking
Do you have the chandelier crash from this show?
Is the chandelier crash good in the other show?
@Happyperson290 The stage version, absolutely. The movie is entertaining, faithful for the most part and has some striking moments. However, Joel Schumacher often makes some very misguided directorial decisions. The visuals, costumes and sets, while very well done, overshadow the story and music. Casting is all over the place too: Emmy Rossum was great but Gerard Butler and Patrick Wilson were woefully miscast.
I wonder if that thing has ever fallen for real! :S
@AlcoFan2010 what connection?
@LowellBekker Holy Shit. I knew that but i never made the connection!!!!!
@camprocker14 me too!
Is there a dvd of the actual stage show?
Isnt this at Her Majesty's Theater in London's West End ?
THE PLAY. I'm seeing it for the 11th time on Wednesday in New York. The movie is great, but it's nothing compared to the live production.
@jmprater That 666 is the number of the devil and also the lot#for the chandeliere
how did you record this without getting thrown out of the theater?
Oooh, if it is could we possibly trade for it?
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