Phantom [Paperback]

Maury Yeston (Composer)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1992

30m, 7f, plus ensemble (doubling possible.) / Ints./exts. This mesmerizing Phantom is traditional musical theatre in the finest sense. The Tony award winning authors of Nine have transformed Gaston Leroux' The Phantom of the Opera into a sensation that enraptures audiences and critics with beautiful songs and an expertly crafted book. It is constructed around characters more richly developed than in any other version, including the original novel. "Everything is first rate." - N.Y. Daily News "Rhapsodic music that entrances, moves and haunts...A welcome link to musical theatre's golden past." - The New York Times

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Cherry Lane Music (December 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895247275
• ISBN-13: 978-0895247278
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,489,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phantom by Maury Yeston, June 23, 2000

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Erin Gallagher - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phantom Complete Musical Script (Paperback)

I have seen the Lloyd Webber version two times and the Yeston version four. There is no way that the Lloyd Webber version can match up to the Yeston version. In this book you learn more about the character of Erik, he has a sense of humor, an aching heart, and a love for Christine. You learn how he met Christine, who his parents are and why he loves Christine. The Lloyd Webber version is spectacular and I will always love it, but it is very vaugue, and for those who wish to know Erik (the Phantom) this is a very good book to read.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Phantom!, August 11, 2004

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Michael Gannon (Westchester County, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Phantom (Paperback)

Andrew Lloyd Webber just beat Yeston and Kopit to the punch and got to B'way first, but had it been the other way around, this music would be even more memorable than the ALW Broadway version. The words and music are wonderful all the way through and you will sing and hum these tunes for a long time. BTW, If you get to see the stage version of this great play, you will also notice the stronger characters and story line.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly Beautiful selection of songs from, "Phantom.", August 11, 2002

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Rosella Ann Myles - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phantom (Paperback)

I very highly recommend, the sheet music to Yeston and Kopit's "Phantom." It's hauntingly beautiful to play as well as sing. It deserves all the stars it can get. They are divine songs, that stay with you.