'Phantom of the Opera' (FULL AUDIO) Ben Crawford & Julie Udine 8/17/22

(UPDATE 9/16/22): Didn't realize that I would upload this a few hours before the devastating announcement that 'Phantom' would be closing on Broadway. The emotions are still raw and I think will remain that way forever... Broadway won't be the same without it's "Angel of Music".
Pretty behind with this upload. But this is the full recording from Phantom (Broadway) on August 17, 2022. Wonderful performance as always. I included the curtain call because the audience absolutely went bananas cheering and so did I.
I sat up front at the orchestra on the percussion side. As always you can really hear how dynamic the orchestra is now. It really does blow out my speakers! I should sit somewhere else next time I guess!
Carrington should play Firman as principal! He absolutely killed it in the character. There were a few flubs also. 'Masquerade', Carrington mistakingly calls Andre, Reyer, and during 'Managers II', Andre forgets their lines and utters gibberish which makes everyone hold their laughter throughout the duration of the scene. It is not noticeable on audio but funny to watch on stage.
I honestly, did not like Paul's interpretation of Raoul. But I'll save my opinions.
The Phantom of the Opera
Broadway, NYC
Ben Crawford - Phantom
Julie Udine (u/s) - Christine
Paul Schaefer (u/s) - Raoul
Carrington Vilmont (u/s) - Firman
MY MASTER

[@beatrizavila7316]

Best Phantom I have ever seen live!! Ben Crawford ❤

[@PhantomOperaWickedTheaterPhan]

Yeah. Ben Crawford is fantastic. He is my favorite Phantom as well. His voice is amazing.

[@carrie_white_]

I saw this pairing last night. Truly excellent. No matter how many times I see this show, the overture always makes my breath catch in my throat. I love it.

[@PhantomOperaWickedTheaterPhan]

Completely agree. Ben and Julia are magnificent. Beautiful voices. And yeah, the overture is awesome.

[@daybreak8752]

17:22 Think of me 21:50 Angel of Music 25:33 Little Lotte 27:03 The Mirror 28:56 The Phantom of the Opera 34:08 Music of the Night 40:00 I Remember/Stranger Than You Dreamt It 43:13 Magical Lasso 44:12 Notes/Prima Donna 57:21 Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh 1:02:34 Why Have You Brought Me Here/ Raoul, I’ve Been There 1:06:03 All I Ask Of You 1:10:25 All I Ask Of You (Reprise) 1:14:11 Masquerade 1:19:14 Why So Silent? 1:22:27 Notes/Twisted Every Way 1:33:13 Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again 1:37:09 Wandering child/Bravo Bravo 1:44:13 Point Of No Return 1:50:45 Down Once More/Final Lair

[@PhantomOperaWickedTheaterPhan]

Thanks so much for this!! I love this cast so much. Ben and Julia are magnificent. This cast is amazing!

[@presguy213]

I agree 100% with everything you said about the closing of Phantom. And I'm really surprised since in late August they had put out a casting call for the role of Raoul (maybe a fake-out for a new tour). I was looking forward to see who would be "The Big Three+One" in the next cast. I expected Emilie to stay, with a new understudy (perhaps current 2nd understudy Kanisha Marie Feliciano, who impressed me in the only audio I've heard of her). Ben is terrific, but I think they might change Phantoms too. Oh well! Maybe a scaled down off-Broadway concert version??? or a Phan will win Powerball??

[@scottgardenmusic1716]

I LOVE phantoms who put in growls 😂😂

[@kerrylorah-kn3kc]

This is outstanding.

[@klouise8248]

Ben Crawford is amazing, but I originally saw Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in London, so I'm hard-core Michael and Sarah.

[@okilodolicy]

Who is the rest of this great cast?

[@jebster01]

Is this Steve Tewksbury as Andre? Trying to figure out based on the casting around then!

[@Missvmk]

yes

[@watermelonpie.]

Yes but I like Nehal so much better

[@BeWiL0991]

1:45:11 - Past the Point of No Return 1:46:16 - What warm, unspoken secrets will we learn?

[@onlygiovannniallthetime2]

what happened to ted keegan and elizabeth welch that u had

[@mikebrilhart1992]

Who’s on as Auctioneer?

[@rangerfan924]

See Paul's Raoul is not bad I'm not a fan when he goes on as the Phantom

[@lordrobert12]

I ❤ the white Christine!!❤️❤️❤️

[@classy_005]

bruh

[@mickenziedavis3068]

That sounds a little racist.