The 25th Anniversary performance of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Music Hall came out on Blu Ray last week so Sal was sweet enough to buy it for me the day it came out as an early Valentine’s Day gift. Phantom has been my all-time favorite musical since high school and I’ve seen in live 4 times, each time was just as wonderful as the last. 

This recording of the 25th anniversary performance is so amazing, and with all the great camera angles and close ups, it’s like you have your own private performance. All the actors were superb, especially the one who played Christine. At the end of the performance Andrew Lloyd Weber comes out and and speaks and brings out Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford (the original Christine and Phantom). Sarah Brightman even sings the Phantom of the Opera theme song with some of the singers who’ve played the phantom in the past. 

Sal had never seen it before and really enjoyed it as well. We’re planning to see it live in Vegas next month so I’m glad I got the chance to show him how wonderful it is and why I love it so much before we go.  The Blu Ray is the BEST way to see The Phantom of the Opera at home and I’m so glad he got it for me. Now I can watch see Phantom whenever I want. :)