Past the point of no return – no backward glances: our games of make believe are at an end . . . Past all thought of “if” or “when” – no use resisting: abandon thought, and let the dream descend . . . What raging fire shall flood the soul? What rich desire unlocks its…
CHORUSHere the sire may serve the dam, here the master takes his meat! Here the sacrificial lamb utters one despairing bleat! CARLOTTA AND CHORUS Poor young maiden! For the thrill on your tongue of stolen sweets you will have to pay the bill – tangled in the winding sheets! Serve the meal and serve the…
Raoul: We have all been blind and yet the answer is staring us in the face. This could be the chance to ensnare our clever friend. Firmin and Andre: We’re listening. Go on. Raoul: We shall play his game, perform his work, but remember we hold the ace. For if Ms. Daae sings, he is…
The PHANTOM emerges from behind the cross) PHANTOM (very soft and enticing) Wandering child . . . So lost . . . So helpless . . . Yearning for my Guidance . . . (Bewildered, CHRISTINE looks up, and murmurs breathlessly): CHRISTINE Angel . . . or father . . . Friend . . ….
CHRISTINE: To my father’s grave, please. In sleep he sang to me, in dreams he came That voice which calls to me and speaks my name…Little Lotte thought of everything and nothing Her Father promised her that he would send her the Angel of Music Her father promised her? Her father promised her… You were…
RAOUL: Madame Giry. Wait! GIRY: Please, Monsieur, I don’t know more than anyone else. RAOUL: That’s not true. GIRY: Monsieur, don’t ask. There have been too many accidents. RAOUL: Accidents?! Please, Madame Giry, for all our sakes. GIRY: Very well. It was years ago. There was a travelling fair in the city, Gypsies. I was…
Phantom: Why so silent, good monsieurs? Did you think that I had left you for good? Have you missed me, good monsieurs? I have written you an opera. Here, I bring the finish score. Don Juan Triumphant! Fondest greetings to you all A few instructions just before rehearsal starts Carlotta must be taught to act…
Andre:(Spoken) Monsieur Firmin! Firmin:(Spoken) Monsieur Andre! Firmin: Dear Andre, what a splendid party Andre: The prologue to a bright new year Firmin: Quite a night, I’m impressed Andre: Well, one does one’s best Andre and Firmin: Here’s to us Andre: A toast to all the city Firmin: I must say all the same it is…
PHANTOM: I gave you my music . . . made your song take wing . . . and now, how you’ve repaid me: denied me and betrayed me . . . He was bound to love you when he heard you sing . . . Christine … Christine … CHRISTINE/RAOUL (Background): Say you’ll share with…
RAOUL No more talk of darkness, Forget these wide-eyed fears I’m here, nothing can harm you my words will warm and calm you Let me be your freedom, let daylight dry your tears. I’m here with you, beside you, to guard you and to guide you… CHRISTINE Say you love me every waking moment, turn…
