The Phantom Of The Opera Musical

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The Phantom of the Opera Musical A musical is a work of art that involves the use of various songs during the production of films, television shows, and stage performances. Kenrick, John states that these types of productions usually aim at telling a story as in the case of a book or novel musicals while others are often focused on showcasing the talents and abilities of the writers as well as the performers. There have been many musicals since the beginning of time. Nonetheless, for a musical that aired more than 28 years ago, “The Phantom of the Opera” is still being praised as one of the best musicals of all time. Furthermore, Collins Stephen adds that some theatres are still showcasing this musical because of the connection it has with

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