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| - I've never seen the Broadway show, I've got the CD, I've sort of watched the movie (walking in and out of the room as it was on HBO), so I knew a little of what to expect.
I have to admit, this show really fools the mind, I came in expecting some typical BS Las Vegas style screwed up version of Phantom Of the Opera, but the performance rivaled that of Broadway (at least the CD) and everything was so well done, I spent most of the time in awe of how these people can do this day to day and do it so well.
It starts with everything around you covered up and immerses the audience, I won't go further to spoil it if you've yet to see it but if you're in LA and have a "bucket list" this is one of the things you should do to cross off, well worth it.
The female lead was great, so was her female ballerina friend who could have easily played the lead part as well, (I'm not good with names, hey, I'm a guy..that's my excuse). The "theater owners" were good, parts well played, they look and acted like some former bosses yikes, how close to reality.
The music was done well, professional, I expected some canned music (it's Vegas, everything's fake) but was surprised to see a real orchestra, so fine tuned and on cue. Worthy of a look, good place to up a guy's chance of getting laid if you play it right (hint don't take her back to hotel and say "ok I took to you a show, now come on b*&tch" ::buzzer:: or you will get none of that..for the entire trip.
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