Phantom Of The Opera, The

VHS, Not Rated, 93 minutes, Water Bearer Films, Inc.

"The Phantom of the Opera" combines a romantically enticing book, which follows closely to the original novel, plus a bright musical score that ranges from pop to traditional musical-comedy styling. Thus, the Hirshfield Theater has created a dramatically new musical comedy. From the opening dream ballet depicting the young heroine, Christine, other susceptibility to the mad Victorian Phantom (who oozes a sinister charm), Ken Kurtz's setting evoke all the mystery and color of this classic story of love and terror. From the Paris Opera House to the catacombs of the Phantom's lair, "The Phantom of the Opera", filmed before a live audience, brings to life Gaston Leroux 1911 classic novel like no other musical production in the history of stage and screen.