Not surprisingly Phantom made it to the big screen in this adaptation but Starlight did not. A worker suffered severe injuries when he was thrown from scaffolding that was not properly secured on the set of the film. Andrew Lloyd Webber admits that although he does not regret doing the show he should have marketed it as a "Disney kiddie ride sort of a thing" a special effects extravaganza just for kids, to be performed at amusement parks exclusively, not a serious big budget Broadway musical for the masses where it would be compared to much more critically acclaimed Webber shows like Jesus Christ Superstar Evita Joseph and Phantom. But where Phantom got positive reviews and is mostly considered a classic Starlight was slammed by the critics some who say though it was a hit it is one of the worst Broadway and London theater productions of all time focusing as it does on people dressed up like trains and roller skating and featuring a sporting event like race replete with monitors. Trivia: The candles that light instantly as they emerge from the water in the Phantom s Lair were not computer effects - special air-sensitive candles were used. Mme Giry's hair was very noticeable, why was this Hint It was very long. When 'Prima Donna' was being sung, what colour bowtie was Firmin wearing Hint Red Blue Gold Silver 7. Winner of the 2004 award for Best Female Breakthrough Performance (Emmy Rossum) by the National Board of Review (NBR). Released in United States on Video May 3, 2005. It’s based on the actual Paris Opera House chandelier, but it’s not an exact replica. Expanded Release in United States January 21, 2005. The chandelier for the touring production weighs 1,500 pounds and features more than 6,000 crystals and 50 pyro elements. ![]() ![]() Limited Release in United States December 22, 2004. This theatrical production premiered in London in 1985-6, the same year Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber rolled out Starlight Express, an adaptation of the Thomas the Tank Engine novels (with all character and place names changed when the rights deal fell through). According to the Phantom, the new managers' place was in the office, not the where Answer: (One Words - 4 letters) 6. Released in United States Winter December 22, 2004.
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