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The Phantom is seen composing at his organ by a gaslamp. We see danced the imagined scenario of the opera he is writing. Muses appear in the forms of Darkness, Despair, Beauty and Purity as his music dictates. We see characters of the Phantom's opera take shape as he imagines them. He falls asleep at the desk and a figure (The Persian, a professional rival and lover of Carlotta) appears and steals his music. As he is about to make his escape, the Phantom wakes and in the ensuing struggle the gaslamp is broken. The Phantom is engulfed in flames and the Persian leaves him for dead.
We open to a momet from the gala performance of a new Opera, where we
see village maidens saying farewell to their loved ones, as they march off into battle.
Carlotta is leading the performance until she leaves in a fit of anger and Christine is
persuaded to take the lead role.
As the Opera ends and the cast return for the curtain calls, we notice that Christine
receives far more acclaim for her performance than Carlotta does. The two theatre managers
also appear at this point to present bouquets of flowers. Christine is delighted to
receive hers, but Carlotta is so angry that she almost refuses them. All the cast, except
Christine become aware of a strange presence and they nervously drift away....
Music: Notte d'Amoure
Christine is alone on the stage, glowing in triumph and unaware of what
is going on around her. In the audience is Raoul, an army officer, who has recognised
Christine as his former childhood sweetheart.
Music: Born to Love Me (Raoul)
Christine is joined and congratulated by the ballet mistress Madame
Giry, her daughter Meg and the stage manager Buquet, but are interrupted by the Theatre
Managers who are being pressed by Carlotta and the Persian to drop Christine from her solo
spot. Christine leaves upset with her friends. The Persian and Carlotta persist in their
demands for Christine to be dropped and this leads to a confrontation with the theatre
managers. The others return with some of the ensemble to help Christine but to no avail.
Carlotta wins and Christine is relegated to the chorus.
Music: Il Bel Canto
Christine is being comforted by Meg when Raoul arrives. He reminds Christine that they
were once childhood sweethearts and recalls the time when he rescued her scarf that had
blown into the sea.
Music: Lover's Theme
Christine leaves to change and remembers all the evenings excitement and the moment a
mysterious voice spoke with her.
Music: I Remember (Christine)
Raoul leaves to meet Christine and the ensemble enter and are at a warm up for the next
show with Mme Giry leading the rehearsal.
Music: I Remember (reprise)
After a short while Raoul and Christine re-enter the rehearsal. The mood changes as the
Company sense a strange presence.
Music: Who Are You (Phantom)
A worried Buquet prepares the stage for the next performance.
Music: Buquet's Theme
The opera begins and as Carlotta duettes with The Persian, a presence affects their
performance so much that it completely falls apart.
Music: Il Bel Canto (Carlotta & The Persian)
The Phantom arrives. Music: Drama
The Phantom returns to his lair with the still unconscious Christine and
leaves her in care of his underworld friends, "Mr. and Mrs. Midnight".
Music: Mr. Midnight
Christine wakes in the Phantom's lair and is startled by Mr. and Mrs. Midnight, although
they try to calm her.
Music: Endlessly (Phantom)
The Phantom returns and explains that he wishes her no harm, only to help and guide her to
be a great singer. She tears his mask off and makes her escape.
Music: Mask Blues
Christine arrives with Meg to lay flowers at her Father's grave. She
hears the voice of her father's spirit explaining...
Music: Ora Pro Nobis
Christine is lost in her thoughts as the Phantom watches unseen.
Music: Angel of Music (Phantom)
Christine is rejoined by Raoul who comforts her.
Music: Born to Love Me
Christine leaves and as Raoul tries to follow he is attacked by the Phantom and left
unconscious.
Music: Who Are You?
The Phantom departs and Raoul is revived by The Persian who, of course knows the identity
and whereabouts of the Phantom. He offers to help Raoul find him as he wants to finish him
off for good. By showing Raoul the way, he can let someone else carry out this mischievous
deed.
Music: Chase
Christine arrives unseen at the Phantom's Lair and watches him confess
his love for her. The Phantom falls asleep, dreaming about his music. Christine is
overcome by sympathy for the Phantom. She approaches and kisses him gently, then quietly
leaves.
Music: Phantom's Theme
Music: Don't Despair (Christine)
Music: Phantom's Theme (reprise)
Christine and Raoul are guests at the traditional Paris masked ball with
the rest of the company.
Music: Masked Ball
A Mysterious guest attempts to lure Christine away from Raoul. The Persian watches with
great interest...
Music: King of Night
Raoul and The Persian are searching for Christine when they become
trapped in a chamber and are attacked by hordes of ghostly figures led by "Mr. and
Mrs. Midnight". Raoul and the Persian are overcome and later Raoul wakes up in the
Phantom's Lair.
Music: Mr Midnight
The Phantom tells Christine that a choice must be made.
Music: Phantom Theme
The choice is made.
Music: When Love was Born
Mr. and Mrs. Midnight arrive to console their heartbroken friend. The Persian stumbles in
and there is a score to be settled.
Music: The Phantom's 'Death' Theme
Music: Christine's Wedding
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