Welcome to Episode 134 of Busy Kids Love Music! As we approach Halloween, we’re diving into one of the most famous and captivating musical stories of all time: The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber. In this episode, you’ll learn all about this beloved musical and the story behind it.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The backstory of The Phantom of the Opera,first written as a novel by Gaston Leroux in 1910.
- How Andrew Lloyd Webber was inspired to turn this haunting tale into a musical masterpiece.
- Key highlights from the musical, including the dramatic love story between the Phantom and Christine.
- The iconic moments from the show, such as the famous falling chandelier scene.
- A closer look at some of the most famous songs from the musical, including “The Music of the Night” and “All I Ask of You.”
Musical Highlights
Throughout the episode, you’ll hear snippets of music from *The Phantom of the Opera* performed:
The Phantom of the Opera – Epic Piano Solo | Leiki Ueda
“Masquerade” from Phantom Of The Opera – solo piano
‘The Music of The Night’ Ramin Karimloo | The Phantom of The Opera
All I Ask Of You | The Phantom Of The Opera
Bonus Resources
Love Broadway musicals? Don’t miss these bonus resources:
1. Busy Kids Love Music Episode 94 all about Broadway musicals.
2. A fun DIY Broadway Poster Printable for your kids to design and color.
Curated Playlist
I’ve put together a special YouTube playlist featuring iconic scenes from both The Phantom of the Opera musical production and the 2004 film adaptation. You’ll also find clips of the thrilling chandelier crash scene! Check it out here.
Thank you for tuning in! Don’t forget to leave a review if you enjoyed the episode, and have a fantastic Halloween! Keep making music, and I’ll see you in the next episode.
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