The Phantom of the Opera - West End LIVE 2018

"Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" and "The Phantom Of The Opera" featuring #PhantomLondon's Kelly Mathieson as Christine and Ben Lewis as The Phantom.
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Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist.
The musical opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre on 9 October 1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles, and there have been dozens of productions worldwide since then. Now in its 30th record-breaking year, The Phantom of the Opera continues to captivate audiences at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End, after more than 11,000 performances.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerizing score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night.

[@kateanders5101]

I’m really mad at how underrated Ben Lewis is. I mean I hardly see anybody talking about him but he is PERFECTION in LND DVD!!! I can’t even remember how many times I watched him singing and held my breathe and tears. Let’s just say he’s the sublimest Phantom and does feel like a musician ghost!!

[@evelynt4912]

it's so weird to see this in the day time

[@bristimc]

agreed haha!

[@user-ck1xr5fz7n]

哈哈哈哈

[@graceyu7000]

agreed, lol

[@fabia.3697]

Timeless

[@JeddtheJedi]

Turn your face away from the garish light of day!

[@TheEvie1995]

Ben is a magnificent Phantom. One of the best!

[@karenpinson759]

Ben makes a great Phantom. He has a special, natural look in his eyes that gives him an entranced, half-crazed look that suits the character so well. Loved him in Australia's version of Love Never Dies.

[@niloufarmoezzi9139]

Ben Lewis is H A N D S O M E

[@TheMsiaddict]

roses and phantoms 2002 No doubt about that.

[@cattomito]

*in gustave's voice:* YES

[@_phaedra_1817]

Got to agree on that one 👍👍

[@TheMsiaddict]

@@thelovelyfleur You mean live?

[@kimberlymichelle3759]

Ben Lewis? As in Ben Lewis who played the Phantom in Love Never Dies in Australia?

[@TheMsiaddict]

Kimberly Michelle Yes

[@sandraaustin3792]

Yes Ben Lewis played the Role in Love never dies i went to see him in that p;roduction in Sydney a few years ago then he left Sydney for London West End and has been a STAR just a brilliant singer he is sure brilliant with this Singer KELLY Truly Wonderful to se an Australian Actor do so well in the west end

[@BooBop1987]

Yeah, that's him all right!

[@doreenparker7257]

Yes I got the dvd Love never Dies, altho had seen Phantom with Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggas, their passion and chemistry were amazing, even so Love Never Dies is so good too. I do remember my Mum taking me to see a film (quite old, like me) many years ago. It never loses its appeal, so thanks to You Tube watch and listen to favourite music, which is all of it, Doreen

[@Pheebs77]

She was ill and still reached those high notes? Bloody amazing. And Ben.....

[@bv3917]

I really love this rich and colourful baritone which soars and loads the space. I believe Mr Lewis' voice can perfectly express the very complex personality of the Phantom. 👌

[@movieforceofficial]

Ben Lewis is phenomenal! That bass is beautifully haunting

[@harpy0586]

ben is a bombass phantom. his voice and presence is giving me chills

[@vivibocker3956]

I just love Ben Lewis... and the range Kelly Mathieson has is unbelievable, like, all the high notes, but she can also go very deep. I saw the German version in Oberhausen in 2016, but I so badly want to see the original musical in London one time.

[@YingziSong]

Kelly was trained as a true opera singer.

[@przystanekbookstock8820]

Just one thing: Ben's eyes at 6:30 ❤

[@sarahmuller8710]

Hot damn

[@ihavetoletyougo]

Take me now! 🥰

[@cheyendijk1750]

HELL YEAH. That is also my comment. lol

[@isabellagu1522]

I can't believe that I was lucky enough to watch this in person. I live in South Korea, but it was during my trip to London. I feel so blessed.

[@bennykelz]

Isabella Gu boss me too

[@Tomas-ql9yo]

Lucky lady

[@isabellagu1522]

@@Tomas-ql9yo Indeed, I was! It has been 2 years, but it's still a very fond memory to me.

[@zeldalicia]

You are lucky

[@jrs4869]

Ben is an amazing phantom. Talented singer and actor.

[@jessicaliew4096]

he's seriously amazing !

[@jaysalvoro9834]

Fun Fact: Ben Lewis’ brother, Alexander has played the Phantom in the Australian Tour. Ben obviously went on to play The Phantom in the sequel “Love Never Dies” before finally playing the role in the Brilliant Original musical.

[@TheMsiaddict]

Great, they could play siblings rivalry here.

[@jessicaliew4096]

Ben Lewis and Kelly Mathieson are one of the best Phantom and Christine I had ever seen!! Love the chemistry between them :D

[@sandraaustin3792]

So agree she is Wonderful so many stars have played the Role of Christine in Phantom

[@MICHAELMYERS37]

I agreee there my favorite

[@kimtaylor762]

Was trying to figure out why the phantom’s voice sounded so familiar as if I was listening to JOJ or Ramin Karimloo sing and then I just realized that it was Ben Lewis the Phantom from the Australian production of ALW’s Love Never Dies

[@carlalongo480]

I've seen her live last year and fell in love with her voice. This actress needs more appreciation

[@annefahrner2316]

Ben Lewis is one of my favorite phantoms. He and Michael Crawford are my favorites.

[@Hakausu]

Wow, what a treat this must have been to see! I am in awe of anyone who can sing the Christine Daae role and act like this at the same time. Great performance!

[@PhantomHyde7]

Ben is my absolute favourite phantom but so underrated his voice is just perfect

[@colleengfinch1992]

I’m so glad that Ben Lewis did phantom of the opera and love never dies. My heart is happy

[@user-lp4cm4dj6t]

Anna and Ben are back in POTO! Though not together but at the same time. Anna is performing with Ramin Karimloo, currently.

[@TamLe-vb5ig]

Kim Beverly Villalobos It would be perfect if Ben and Anna return together in one production :D

[@user-lp4cm4dj6t]

Tâm Lê Totally!

[@springdayisnottoday371]

Where?? What do you mean?

[@TamLe-vb5ig]

Spring Day Is Not Today In Korea earlier this month and currently in Australia

[@TheMsiaddict]

Lyssa Wilson Unfortunately Anna O'Byrne's voice was too classic for Ramin Karimloo. He couldn't balance her voice in Once Upon Another Time.

[@dianafrost4493]

The phantom is very handsome 😍😍😍

[@ameliamorgan2287]

Why do people need to tear down other performers? Sierra & Ramin are great, so are Kelly & Ben. It's fine to like one more than the other but you don't need to say the others are bad.

[@KelvinChoi724]

Hear, hear! I echo your words. No matter who are the performers, they all put a lot of efforts behind. They deserve our respect!

[@rickardnyberg4899]

Yes It’s unfortunate that people can’t love one actor without having to tear down another….. It says something about the time we are living in where people loves to have the right to express themselves but can’t stand being challanged by people with other opinions…. Each and everyone who has played these roles has to undergo extensive training, preparations and rehearsals and that deserves respect….

[@Firmin_Richard]

Exactly, Sierra and Ramin might get the most traction because of the RAH preformance but that rlly just makes other phantoms and christines less appreciated or known :/ so like that sucks

[@maggieaishalee3829]

​@@Firmin_Richard their fans do it with every single song they sing... I found Sierra sang a song of a french musical and her fans inmediatly compared her with the original singers and started saying she did way better and that she was better and blabla than the original, they were comparing 40 years old Sierra with a 16 year old singer, gosh! (and in fact the french song was arranged for that girl and also did Christine voice in France). In which world a teenager is more prepared than an adult? I love Ramin and Sierra, but oh my god their fans are awful, also tried to enjoy my fav phantoms and Ramin fans appear just to say that Ramin is better and they are never be like him

[@Firmin_Richard]

@@maggieaishalee3829 That’s lowkey disgusting, bringing down a teenager over a singer who obviously has more experience??? Rerria fans rlly need to take a step back and a chill pill

[@helenerickson220]

So cool to really see Ben perform as the Phantom after seeing him in Love Never Dies!

[@christinewells-leddon9287]

Every Phantom and Christine bring something unique to their interpretation of the role; a look, a gesture, a musical embellishment that is uniquely theirs. I think this is a masterful performance on both performer's parts. Bravo et Brava!

[@wickedmih]

My favorite duo in this musical, Kelly and Ben had the most amazing chemistry on stage and I was lucky enough to see it live

[@alicec.6195]

I understand people admiring Sierra but Kelly has a magical voice, in my opinion. I've seen the Phantom of the Opera in London and it was amazing.

[@mella8296]

Alice C. Agreed! I saw it in London and it was the best production I’ve seen live!

[@melissam597]

Sierra in general is great but IMO she’s actually not particularly well suited to the role of Christine. She even looks too modern IMO. She’s awesome in Disney or Disney-style shows though (watch the clips of her in Into the Woods, that’s more her thing) :) And Ramin I don’t like period, sorry not sorry ;)

[@alexliu5414]

@@mella8296 Totally agree!

[@TheMsiaddict]

@@melissam597 Yay.

[@rommeltan3282]

Melissa McDonald 😂

[@3jdni]

People keep going on about Kelly not sounding too great because she's ill but I really didn't hear anything that made me think she was ill and a great singer can do that! Ben is absolutely amazing though - I'd love to see him in London!

[@isidora4000]

Same!

[@elodie_bel]

I know!! Kelly sounded AMAZING!! I saw them in London for my birthday and they were incredible! Definitely recommend going to see them ❤️

[@jessicamabb9190]

Ben is awesome and so tall

[@ameliamorgan2287]

She sounded nervous at the start but not ill. Once she got past few lines she sounded so much more confident! She's great!

[@emmsdoll8321]

It’s the first time in a while I’ve actually really loved the Christine and Phantom on the west end tempted to go see the show again now

[@elodie_bel]

I saw them for my birthday and they truly were amazing. I still can’t get over their voices and also Kelly’s acting is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!! I would definitely recommend going to see them ❤️

[@Anna_00_]

They make such a great Phantom and Christine!!! I would absolutely love to be able to watch them in person!!!

[@S-Walt3r]

I Really loved this... Ben was breathtaking as the Phantom.. and Kelly is a really sweet Christine... But somehow after the 25th anniversary its hard to me not to compare... I'm Soooooorryyyyyyy

[@user-ms3lb7dk1q]

Exactly

[@noahalexander23]

Sandy w. I KNOW IM IN THE MINORITY, but I hated Ramin Karimloo as Phantom....Michael Crawford is the true Phantom

[@TheMsiaddict]

Noah Alexander Hate is a strong word. His fans make it worse.

[@noahalexander23]

TheMsiaddict Okay sorry, i didnt love Ramin Karimloos voice in comparison to Crawford...

[@TheMsiaddict]

Noah Alexander I don't like Ramin as Phantom either. He's more Raoul to Phantom.

[@torismith5132]

I love Ben as Phantom in both POTO and LND he's just great

[@MirrorRival]

My fave phantom and Christine- I saw her and David Thaxton earlier this month and she is such a sweet, innocent Christine which makes her character development more powerful :) and Ben is just fab!!

[@elodie_bel]

Ben and Kelly are my favourite Christine and Phantom aswell!! They really are amazing ❤️

[@fatinnabilah6013]

Ben Lewis...I first saw him in Love Never Dies,since then I cannot move on with the Phantom and Christine:( The songs just amazing, Oh God. The best Phantom ever for me is still Ben Lewis forever. Anna as Christine..Wishing to see them performing live together again.pleaseeee

[@Flickymcbean825]

Kelly was ill and unable to do the double Saturday performance at Her Majesty’s. You’d never know it to hear this. She is an outstanding Christine.

[@elodie_bel]

I know!! She is my absolute favourite Christine ❤️

[@lttlmisslst]

I really like the acting choices during the high notes. They really sold that the phantom was compelling her voice from her almost against her will. Phenomenal. Ben has such theatrical and precise hand movements too. 🤌🏻

[@Love.Ruby.]

BEN LEWIS. OH MY GOD! I LOVE HIM SO MUCH

[@shaymary5247]

Erik is SOOO beautiful. His character may be of a villain, but I don't agree w/ the fact that ALL villains become that way for fun. Erik did out of hurt & how the cruel world treated him. Yes, he held Christine captive & did wrong by forcing her to love him, but at the end of the day, his true heart's always been beyond gold: Platinum. I luv Erik so much, fictional or not!!!!!

[@marlonche7254]

I had an enormous pleasure to witness the performance with Kelly. She is probably the best Christine I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot all around the globe)

[@curestarlight3023]

I was so excited when I saw this because Ben & Kelly were the first Phantom & Christine I saw onstage.

[@caelum860]

Ben's also the phantom in the Australian production of Love Never Dies (Phantom of the Opera's sequel - though you're better off thinking of it as a standalone because the plots don't quite line up) - which was filmed

[@anacarolinalessa265]

It´s just me looking that way or Ben seems to feel a lot like Michael Crawford in this outfit? Not the singing, but his appearence has something. Maybe the haircut and color of the wig? Or his Body Type in this tuxedo.

[@anacarolinalessa265]

Thanks for the note

[@PrincessSolitaire]

The Valentino wig is the same. Crawford's suit was cut closer to the body, with the pant legs and sleeves purposely cut short so that his "miner's boots" and hands/wrists were more exposed. Crawford was also pretty skinny (other than his diaphragm) when he was playing the role, and Ben Lewis is about 4" taller and built more athletically than Crawford. His trousers are not cut nearly as slim as Crawfords, and they even seem to be pleated, while Crawford's were flat fronted.

[@undead.rising]

I think they both use their height to aid their stage presence.

[@LSSYLondon]

I think Ben has the same allure that Michael did. Yes there is a similarity. I Love both!

[@sundus928]

Ben and Ramin sounds surprisingly same as Phantom . They both give that presence .

[@aimeelouise4352]

Ben Lewis is actually perfect

[@angelaricci4878]

BRUHH THIS OTHER CAST OF CHRISTINE AND PHANTOM ARE AMAZING!!! THEY FIT SO WELL FOR THE ROLES. ESPECIALLY PHANTOM!!!

[@cupcakes1087]

The Phantom from Love Never Dies Australia! 😍

[@bristimc]

So wonderful, both of them! Their chemistry on stage is remarkable too

[@manchestertart5614]

I want to see them again Wishing I was there again 😭😭😘😊😊 It was my 🌟🌟birthday on 27 February (2018) and as a family, we'd seen an evening performance of Phantom of the opera, it was fabulous. Afterwards, we waited by the stage door..... I was looking away.... ... looked up and Ben was there! He came straight over to us first and asked if we'd liked the show, gave us his autograph and allowed us to have some photos with him, luckily ,he didn't seem to mind that I had to put my arm around his waist 😉😊😊 I'm too old for blushing, but let's just say it was very special for me What a lovely man he is. Btw, we'd seen Les Miserables the night before too, Killian wasn't Valjean that night, the understudy was very good though. I can highly recommend you go and see Phantom of the opera ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@steverogers3945]

julie Harris me too😁😭

[@nathanva1635]

We have the same B-Day!

[@jessicamabb9190]

I just now realized Ben is so tall also how can someone that Ill sing like that damn she was amazing

[@TheMsiaddict]

Imagine that Kelly is tall and in heels, yet she she looks short beside him. How tall is Ben actually? Almost 2 meters?

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

​@@TheMsiaddictThink he's just under 1.9m at 1.88m!!! But yes he's lanky

[@voicebox5942]

Ben Lewis is great , one of my fav. Phantoms , beside Michael Crawford of course XD , he did REALLY good in this , as well as Love Never Dies !

[@Protactiny]

Ok. Can we have Ben and Anna in POTO? Just watches them in LND Stay at Home and it was excellent!!

[@TheMsiaddict]

Ben Lewis is a handsome man. He makes a seductive and attractive Phantom.

[@TmaadHMD]

@@TheMsiaddict - He is so very handsome.

[@TheMsiaddict]

And Alexander Lewis as Raoul 😁.

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

​@@TheMsiaddictTalent definitely runs in the family!!!

[@jasonbenton7962]

She’s great. But Ben is on my top ten phantom’s (thank you KZbin for letting me see soooooo many more). He is in the elite (up there with Michael Ramin and Colm)!!!

[@hannajocampo]

I honestly am in love with Ben Lewis.. like the man is just amazing! I just hope that he comes back as the Phantom, I would love to watch him live! Really would love to see him as the Phantom with his brother as Raoul. Or maybe a Ben and Anna reunion! Or both! Like a girl can dream right? 😂😂 And IDK why but doesn't Ben just remind you of Michael Crawford.. like his mannerisms and such???

[@nobodyhere4596]

Hanna Ocampo Yes, please.

[@lenagf3518]

They were my cast for Phantom and they were all breath taking 👏🏻

[@fanatrc832]

Love this song.. I would like a movie like this 2018/2019 😏😉

[@Itse1liee]

Yes agreed

[@Thephantomofsilverado]

Pfft...buddy I am doing that...sorry for the 5 year wait!😂

[@cheyendijk1750]

That look from the Phantom on 06:30

[@cattomito]

BETWEEN ANNA AND BEN, I LOVE IT BETWEEN KELLY AND BEN, I STILL LOVE IT AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@lunaplateada911]

!!!Oh my good...Beautiful!!!

[@AK-ce7ht]

These two will always be my favourite phantom of the opera pairing

[@jessicamabb9190]

Ben Lewis is so wonderful

[@chanteuse-ro3kf]

I absolutely love this performance.

[@willygarcia2144]

Wow!!!! It was absolutely terrific!!! They were amazing!!!. However this performance must be do at night.

[@MICHAELMYERS37]

Happy Birthday Ben Lewis my Phantom 🎂🎈🎉🎭🥰

[@markduncan6690]

My most favourite song from Phantom!

[@kaitlingower8696]

I Love Ben Lewis as the Phantom

[@victoriaarroyo9180]

Love this play

[@maddierose4679]

So good!! ❤

[@eliselo9073]

I think Ben Lewis's phantom the best so far, though his "sing for me" lines lack the intensity I like in Ramin Karimloo's version

[@MICHAELMYERS37]

ben is not lacking anything ramin over sings Ben knows how to control his singing hes by far my favorite acting n singing is phoemnal

[@anaisqtbabarroso9188]

Gtsfy

[@MICHAELMYERS37]

ben N anna n Ben n kelly are my #1 fav they are phoemnal

[@taybcamargo]

BEN IS AWESOME!!!

[@maefalls7282]

Comments: "why is everyone talking about Sierra and Ramin? Stop it." Actual Comments: *barely anyone talking about them*.

[@TheMsiaddict]

Ooh burns.

[@ari_mz]

Exactly, It makes no sense. Literally no one is talking about them.

[@doreenparker7257]

I am! They are fab dor

[@anakinskywalkeralvarezlarr1616]

I love him

[@anakinskywalkeralvarezlarr1616]

Im fan of my poto

[@anakinskywalkeralvarezlarr1616]

Im fan of my little poto

[@deaththekid5896]

I LOVE IT

[@TheSHANKLAC]

I come from the same part of Scotland as Kelly. And she lived just down the road from my college

[@karengonzalez3583]

Love it! Beautiful 😍

[@71579musiclover]

She sings good. What is her name?? Ben Lewis is the Phantom??

[@stacypletcher4166]

Kelly Mathieson and yes the phantom is Ben Lewis

[@devonwalter6053]

Dena Morehouse It tells you who they are in the description. No offense there.

[@graemelister-smith5238]

Went to see the show last August and loved everything about it ❤️

[@nathanlitz4634]

Ben's voice, Ramin's voice, and John Owen-Jones' voice are my favorites

[@ingridmay66]

You forgot to mention Butler's voice 😅

[@victoriaarroyo9180]

I lovw this play

[@mememex-t1v]

Love them wow

[@ronyalemerrill]

Yes! She is brilliant!

[@maidetezcan2966]

One more year with Ben and Kelly... Is it too much to ask?

[@michlok1358]

So beautiful..wow

[@TheRutedias]

wonderful..I saw them last January...just marvellous

[@Thiagoarancamofficial]

Bravo!!

[@nerdvideo1234]

Adoro!

[@JSKatsky]

I gotta say it, Ben and Ramin are probably my top 2 Phantoms

[@PatrickKCompton]

Bravi, Bravi, Bravissim... I love it! :)

[@ladycookie1364]

I,,,, I have goosebumps rlly , I love both

[@milkydeers6545]

I’m obsessed with this broadway show and the movie (even though lots of people thought its bad) seeing it live and on movie is great I can’t waist to see it again

[@freespirit4005]

Bravo! Brilliant! 🥰 xxx

[@jws1948ja]

I have to like this one too.

[@audreydrey6004]

Love Kelly 😍

[@elodie_bel]

So do I !! She is my favourite Christine 💖

[@judithmercer3091]

Always in my mind

[@fabia.3697]

El mejor musical de todos los tiempos por lejos!!

[@oliverward3721]

Kelly Mathieson. What. A. Voice

[@user-ys4qr7uq6i]

Gooooooood👏👏👏

[@orianamandi]

Goosebumps😍😍😍😍

[@juliyaavidor3965]

JUST WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!