Part of the curtain call and the full orchestra play out from The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway.
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VIDEO FILMED: 05/07/22
CAMERA: iPhone 13 Pro Max
LOCATION: Majestic Theatre, NYC
SEAT: Front Mezzanine, Row A, Seat 107
NOTE (PLEASE READ):
This video was uploaded purely for entertainment purposes only, and to preserve the legacy of the final flagship Brilliant Original production of The Phantom of the Opera, which permanently closed on April 16, 2023. This, along with the several other videos on this channel, were uploaded with the hopes that viewers would see what this incredible show once was before being reduced and scaled down (except in Japan and Korea), only to be called "substantially identical" to the original. This video especially displays one of the most important aspects that made this show the success that it was: it's orchestra. The Brilliant Original production had an orchestra ranging from 27-29 musicians throughout its 35 year run, making it the largest orchestra on Broadway. This full orchestra brought the show to life with its rich, beautiful melodies. Every production of Phantom now has scrapped this (including the original productions in Japan and Korea), instead opting for a halved orchestra with digital synthesizers to "make up" for the lost instruments. This makes the previously grand orchestrations dull and lifeless. It is likely no version of Phantom will ever utilize a full orchestra ever again. So please, enjoy this recording of the full, 27 piece orchestra playing one of the greatest play outs in Broadway history.
