I'm not sure who else agrees with me, but I think during the kiss scene that the hug is actually much more powerful. It's perfectly easy to kiss someone just to butter them up. The hug showed that she truly cared for him. Perhaps not as a lover, but as someone who cared deeply. That's just my opinion. Gina nailed the hug.
I really appreciate the Christines that pause and take a moment to look at and visually acknowledge the Phantom before going in for the second kiss, kind of a reassurance that she's fully aware of what it is she's doing in that instant. Gina Beck is REALLY good about doing that here.
I love that Gina Beck plays the moment as very comforting. I think the point of the line "God give me courage to show you, you are not alone," is to find a compromise to the terrible choice Christine has by showing him "Even though I don't love you, you should've been shown love in any form a long time ago, you should've been able to become a better person." I think that acting decision makes the interaction go from "ooh, pretty girl kissed me" to something much deeper.
Corby Kifer but have you heard of Katie Hall’s final lair and it’s so powerful when she does “tears of hate”,just recommending it if you don’t like I respect ur opinion
4:28 Damn, I have _never_ heard the Phantom sound so menacing/monstrous when he says "Or do you send him to his _GRAVE?!"_ In other productions, I get the impression that the Phantom is bluffing about killing Raoul during this scene, but when I hear the guttural growl when he says _"Grave"_ here, I can't help but think, _"My God... He means it..."_
Yeah all the spectacle, special effects and singing are nice. But at the end of the day, it's all about THIS scene. THIS scene is the essence of the story.
When Christine ran her hand along Phantom's face while kissing him, and when Phantom fought to hold back wiping away Christine's tears before she left; I was not ready! And HE'S the one who broke the second kiss!
Wow that line.. "Pitiful creature of darkness. What kind of life have you known? God give me courage to show you, you are not alone!" So full of love and compassion.
I really love that line, and it always breaks my heart when i hear it. I think we all have felt that from time to time. Eric went through a lot but he just wanted to be loved, then he let's her go because he knows Raul can give her the life and love he can't, that's true love there
@@felize2735 I find that one almost more impressive because she's on the ground, lunging forward, and reaching off to pull off a veil all at once and it isn't shaky. The others she's standing and barely doing anything else.
@@marissatse7327 I wish I could see this in full length. The Christine from the movie version has such a gorgeous voice, but I get so much more depth of complicated emotion from this actress.
I love the way he reacts to her crying after he sings ''i love you''. Here one can see that he doesn't have much social skills. He isn't sure what to do when she cries. He thinks about touching her face, and he almost does. But, because he's socially undeveloped he doesn't dare to touch her and quickly pulls back his hand when she looks up. He certainly has love and compassion in his heart, but he doesn't know how to express it. Spot on, brilliant acting.
I took it more as he knows he hurt her, he wants to comfort her but he doesn’t want to risk making it worse for her by touching her. I like your interpretation too, it definitely fits with his character!
@@amandamarie5808 I agree with you. He hurted her so bad, it must be traumatizing for her. And while he sees christine, he knows/realized that. I think That's why he couldn't touch her
I love so many little things in this. Christine leaping in front of raoul, how she touches his face during the kiss, and especially the hug UGH its so good
Gina Beck is flat out PHENOMENAL. Totally real, raw, and fully alive from moment to moment. Wow! I am so moved by her. I've seen countless live performances of POTO starting with Michael Crawford and Dale Kristien back in the day, and I thought I'd finally found my ultimate Christine in the brilliant Sierra. Well, Gina is a game-changer for me. She completely transformed her scenes, adding dimensions I never even suspected were there, and, in the process, catapulted to the top of my very favorites. It wasn't even like watching a performance as much as seeing the actual character suddenly spring to fully formed three-dimensional life. I am in awe of, and in love with, this woman's talent.
Yeah, same here. She took that role to an entirely new level. I never saw her live, but have seen enough clips on here to make her my favorite Christine.
@@blissinchains You are wrong. You are watching a live play that has been video taped with closeups. Her "overacting" would not be seen as such 10-20 rows back, much less to the back of the theatre. Her acting and all its nuances are spot on. I used to teach acting. Acting for live theatre and for film are two entirely different techniques.
@@karenpinson759 I mean, even for film acting I wouldn't say she's necessarily overacting (it would depend on the film, but she's just using more body language whereas film acting would generally focus more on smaller expressions ig?). At most it's just somewhat stylised, and the whole show is meant to have heavily stylised acting anyway, not just because it's a stage show but because this specific show kind of requires it. I for one think it's great that she has clear facial expressions and body language that communicates character clearly. I don't know much about acting, though, and I'm sure you know more
Do atheists go to hell? No ... ... ... What about people who cough at the Phantom Of The Opera finale? Straight to Hell To the Boiler Room of Hell All the Way Down
@@brochacho8156 why would they (atheists) go to hell? If they did not use God's name in vain, nor use it to manipulate or hurt anyone, why would they go to hell? If they have done no bad things, have not hurt anyone, why would they go to hell? If God is the only being that is all good and all powerful, why would God punish someone for not believing when they're a good person? If our lives are written by God, then being an atheist is not a choice, it's written by God.
I never thought I could see Ramin play anyone but the Phantom, But Jesus Christ him as Raoul? Let’s just make a movie where he’s the entire cast. -Oh my god when he reaches for her after she runs off I started tearing up
Yo when he was singing his last few lines he looked directly at the camera and kept singing to the camera. Also can I point out how AMAZING Christine was in this scene?!!! THE POWER, THE STRENGTH, THE ANGER! I'M SO HAPPY A CHRISTINE FINALLY SHOWED THE TRUE DECIEVED ANGER AND YELLED AT THE PHANTOM "ANGEL OF MUSIC WHO DESERVES THIS" AMAZING!!
i've literally sifted through Gina Beck's 4 different performances of the final lair, and I could definitely say this is my absolute FAVORITE because of the way she sings in 4:40 omyGOD i am deceased
This was my first cast I saw when I was 8 and after seeing it 5 times since (and counting !), they’re still my favourite cast ❤️ Raoul is Simon Bailey, Christine is Gina Beck and the Phantom is David Shannon (my absolute favourite) (Met David Shannon last year and he is an angel !!)
Yay! Thank you, now I know the Raouls name. He's one of the two of my favorite Raouls. I mostly judge by final lairs because I don't care much for Raoul and it's a great way to determine who can act and who can't. I love this Raoul because of his reaction to 'the world showed no compassion to me' and the Raoul who performed with Gina and ramin in 2008 because he banged on those bars so dang hard that you could hear it. I also prefer Raouls who roll under the grate because it shows their commitment to her.
Came back to this after a while. God bless, I loved that Brilliant Original. And again, Gina’s acting is absolutely incredible. David was really good as well.
I've been watching almost every rendition I can find of this scene simply because it's my favorite part of the musical, and I haven't found one that even came close to the 25th anniversary with Ramin and Sierra. At least until I found this! I still think the 25th was slightly better, but this one was phenomenal. The acting, the vocals, the choreo. Everything about it was what embodies this scene in my opinion. Idk who this phantom is, but he's one of the best I've seen. Same with Gina as Christine, and whoever played Raoul. Simply beautiful
She was amazing! I barely see such intense feelings projected in these roles. But this was flawless! You can clearly see she lets the character take over her. Realistic acting at it's best.
I’ve seen so many Christines have great voices, but no acting. They are just there…that’s it. Gina’s expressions and acting are brilliant. I absolutely love her in this role.
from 7 min 37 onwards ...if this isnt the most perfectly written "bolt" to any humans heart...from the music box to the final rise of the mask, unbelievable gushing human emotion that everyone must have in built...perfect
3:23 to 3:36 is just...I don't know, I always loved this part of the song. I feel like THIS is the peak, the point where there is no running, Christine HAS to choose one or the other. During the musical, she seems to have a hard time choosing, but now, reality sets in, and Phantom delivers the ultimatum: pick Raoul, and Raoul dies, or pick Erik but be his prisoner, essentially. (And I know, they have feelings for each other, but still.) And everyone has to live (or die) with her choice. Also, I love the long belting of the retUUUUUUUrn at like 3:23 (or wherever it's at). Ok, sorry for the long speech, I'll get off my proverbial soapbox now. (:
I can find you one with this Christine and the 25th phantom. It's actually just on UA-cam. You can search for Gina Beck and ramin karimloo west End. But I haven't seen one with Gina and David Shannon, sorry.
I saw it for the first time with this cast and I was enjoying it up to this point but this was the scene that blew me away. The holding of the notes, the power in the voices, the massive orchestra perfectly building up to the climax at the end, the lingering notes and subtle drum roll at the very end, the spotlight being used so perfectly on the mask exactly like all the posters and playbills bringing the whole experience full circle. That was the pinnacle of a live stage performance for me. I cried like a bitch.
It’s so frustrating that they are gutting the orchestra for the re-opening. That show with full orchestra in London was something that absolutely needed to be experienced live. It saddens me that the audiences this summer will not get to witness it.
Although in many opinions his acting was kind a boring here, but I genuinely adore it. The Phantom must be raged, relinquished, devoted, and depressed in this final scene, but he's not THAT aggressive and absolutely not begin to act like a madman according to one of the most acting out there. Mostly in my opinion. And all I want is to know his name.
Yes, this is David Shannon. (Ramin Karimloo left the production in 2009.) I much prefer David Shannon in the role. Ramin Karimloo played his Phantom very aggressive so I never could warm up to him.
I love the chemical between Karimloo and Sierra Bogges, but Gina is amazing!. She is feeling and crying like she was the true Christine living the difficult situation that Phantom put her.
Thank you very much for uploding thet! Parts I loved: 1:24-1:49 3:05-3:13 3:39-6:40 Well I just have to write about Christine. Wow, what a beautiful actress, even though I know what is going to happen, she plays in a way that does not betray it. I loved very much more movements and not just singing. For example, in the part of the phantom that hangs Raoul, he suddenly comes and grabs his neck, or in the section where Christine protects Raul and the phantom grabs her and threatens her, it just makes it more powerful. I thought Sierra was good and suddenly I saw Gina ... amazing
I’m not sure how I stumbled across this specific cast, but I’m falling more and more in love with every viewing. It’s gotten so “bad” that I can’t watch other Final Lair scenes, I just can’t 😂 it doesn’t sound right, because I always hear them in my head. This and the 25th anniversary will forever be my favorite castings.
I love that the person who was filming was like hm when the phantom shouted 'AND NOW my wish comes true you have truly made my night' 😂 that was amazing
Although I did think about one of the lyrics: either way you choose he has to win. That's not true. Phantoms right, either way she chooses she cant win, but he only wins if she stays with him. Raoul doesn't win if she leaves, nor does she really, but neither does phantom. He doesn't get the girl.
@@krazykirstie2619 Are we sure it's Ramin? Simon Bailey sounds pretty similar to him and there is one line in particular that does not really sound like Ramin. Also I think in 2010 Ramin was doing Love Never Dies. He played Raoul 2004-2005. Simon Bailey played Raoul 2008-around 2010.
I have been struggling for years to figure out a specific performance in my head that when thinking about the show it seems all personal critique is based. I saw several performances in the 2000s featuring JOJ, GM, and HP and I although I’ve recently starting thinking this key is no more than an amalgamation of my 30+ times seeing it I think this might be it as I know I’ve seen this grouping live, amazingly, though I wish it had been more recent and less fuzzy (or rather when I overanalyzed everything like I do now) they’re interactions are based off of each other, simply not rote repetition and I love how the kiss is played. You see this layer of turmoil you don’t always get and JOJ’s arms are perfect, I don’t like when it’s super exaggerated because it lacks in realism for me. Here, he nails the character. Raoul was excellent as well. I don’t want to exclude that because he’s integral to this scene.
Everyone always forgets the eleventh commandment while watching phantom: "thou shall not cough during the final act of phantom of the opera"
AMEN.
Better raise that hand to the level of your eye if you're thinking about coughing during such an important part of the musical😃
Sometimes they do it to hide the fact they’re actually crying
THE PHANTOM YELLING “NO” AFTER CHRISTINE ACCUSES HIM OF DECEIVING HER IS MY FAVORITE THING. I’M GONNA CRY.
That really is something. The emotions in that one word of his...
He also yells “no!” At around 4:36, after Raoul sings “why make her lie to you to save me?” Freaking breaks my heart, man
I'm not sure who else agrees with me, but I think during the kiss scene that the hug is actually much more powerful. It's perfectly easy to kiss someone just to butter them up. The hug showed that she truly cared for him. Perhaps not as a lover, but as someone who cared deeply. That's just my opinion. Gina nailed the hug.
YES. THIS.
Yes but she only did that to save raoul
I personally think that this is the scene that can either make or break a POTO performance. This was done really well.
It is. I base most of my opinions regarding Phantoms and Christines on this scene.
Say it louder for the people at the back! Literally, make or break scene. You either come out feeling satisfied or not.
omg her "ANgel of music" at 04:40 was so outstanding, so full of hate. I'm really impressed
I agree! And this scene is full of hate, love and compassion!
so is it when she says hate like "the tears i might have shed for your dark fate grow cold and turn to tears of HATE!!!" just very impressive
This gave me chills. I’ve never seen this part portrayed this way and am absolutely blown away.
Best I've ever heard
Definitely, especially after how menacingly/monstrously the Phantom said "Do you send him to his _GRAVE?!"_ at 4:28!
The actress who played Christine was outstanding!
Right?!
I really appreciate the Christines that pause and take a moment to look at and visually acknowledge the Phantom before going in for the second kiss, kind of a reassurance that she's fully aware of what it is she's doing in that instant. Gina Beck is REALLY good about doing that here.
I love that Gina Beck plays the moment as very comforting. I think the point of the line "God give me courage to show you, you are not alone," is to find a compromise to the terrible choice Christine has by showing him "Even though I don't love you, you should've been shown love in any form a long time ago, you should've been able to become a better person." I think that acting decision makes the interaction go from "ooh, pretty girl kissed me" to something much deeper.
Who is playing the Phantom?
@@ameliagreg6566 the phantom was David Shannon I think
4:22 the way she makes herself a shield for Raoul.....I’m WEAK
I’ve never heard anyone practically belt the “you are not alone” before but it was the single most beautiful rendition I’ve ever heard. I’m in awe.
Shelby Camille I LOVED IT TOO
Breaks my heart how he tries to caress her but he knows he's hurt her so he doesn't dare to lay another finger at her.
Where is tha part at?
@@emilym8530 when she returns to give him the ring
@@isabellacondon2854 oh ok!! Thank you so much!! 🌻🥀🌹😁🌷⚘
I'm spoiled now, the anger she has when yelling "ANGEEEEL OF MUSIC" is my absolute favorite
jotaro.... you’re a phantom fan? 😏😏
>:[
Her "You are not ALONE" at 6:05 Was amazing
By far the best final lair. Not only do they sound beautiful, but their acting is so truthful and specific. Wow. I stan great performers.
I think the best final Lair is the 25th anniversary production at the Royal Albert Hall
Corby Kifer but have you heard of Katie Hall’s final lair and it’s so powerful when she does “tears of hate”,just recommending it if you don’t like I respect ur opinion
True that.
Gina and JOJ blow Ramin and Sierra out of the water
4:28 Damn, I have _never_ heard the Phantom sound so menacing/monstrous when he says "Or do you send him to his _GRAVE?!"_
In other productions, I get the impression that the Phantom is bluffing about killing Raoul during this scene, but when I hear the guttural growl when he says _"Grave"_ here, I can't help but think, _"My God... He means it..."_
Yeah all the spectacle, special effects and singing are nice. But at the end of the day, it's all about THIS scene. THIS scene is the essence of the story.
In my opinion this scene can make or break the phantom of the opera's final act
When Christine ran her hand along Phantom's face while kissing him, and when Phantom fought to hold back wiping away Christine's tears before she left; I was not ready! And HE'S the one who broke the second kiss!
Wow that line.. "Pitiful creature of darkness. What kind of life have you known? God give me courage to show you, you are not alone!"
So full of love and compassion.
I really love that line, and it always breaks my heart when i hear it. I think we all have felt that from time to time. Eric went through a lot but he just wanted to be loved, then he let's her go because he knows Raul can give her the life and love he can't, that's true love there
That whole bit makes me sob
In love with her "Angel of Music" and "You are not alone"
dont forget about her "haaAATE'" just amazing.
@@felize2735 I find that one almost more impressive because she's on the ground, lunging forward, and reaching off to pull off a veil all at once and it isn't shaky. The others she's standing and barely doing anything else.
This phantom is incredibly good. Intense, but not overblown and not at the expense of the melody. Gina Beck too. Her body language. Just wow.
6:07 I’d never imagine that belting “you are not alone” would hit me as hard as it did
It's kind of a problem for me, I can't stop replaying it over and over send help
Ruby Red oh my gosh SAME. I listen to it when I’m supposed to be found stuff and then I start watching phantom videos
@@marissatse7327 I wish I could see this in full length. The Christine from the movie version has such a gorgeous voice, but I get so much more depth of complicated emotion from this actress.
Ruby Red Gina Beck is easily one of my favorite Christine’s. She so good!
I love the way he reacts to her crying after he sings ''i love you''. Here one can see that he doesn't have much social skills. He isn't sure what to do when she cries. He thinks about touching her face, and he almost does. But, because he's socially undeveloped he doesn't dare to touch her and quickly pulls back his hand when she looks up. He certainly has love and compassion in his heart, but he doesn't know how to express it. Spot on, brilliant acting.
I took it more as he knows he hurt her, he wants to comfort her but he doesn’t want to risk making it worse for her by touching her. I like your interpretation too, it definitely fits with his character!
@@amandamarie5808 I agree with you. He hurted her so bad, it must be traumatizing for her. And while he sees christine, he knows/realized that. I think That's why he couldn't touch her
" AAAAAAAAAAANGEL OF MUSIC WHO DESERVES THISSS?" Gina beck was about to throw hands, she was pissed man! What an amazing delivery
I love so many little things in this. Christine leaping in front of raoul, how she touches his face during the kiss, and especially the hug UGH its so good
You deceived me! NO! Love it
Me too
AHHH!!! YES, I also loved when she felt all over his face as she kissed him. And when he pulled away the anguish on both of their faces.
I prefer
"Why make her LIIEEE to you to save me!"
"NOOO!!!"
Gina Beck is flat out PHENOMENAL. Totally real, raw, and fully alive from moment to moment. Wow! I am so moved by her. I've seen countless live performances of POTO starting with Michael Crawford and Dale Kristien back in the day, and I thought I'd finally found my ultimate Christine in the brilliant Sierra. Well, Gina is a game-changer for me. She completely transformed her scenes, adding dimensions I never even suspected were there, and, in the process, catapulted to the top of my very favorites. It wasn't even like watching a performance as much as seeing the actual character suddenly spring to fully formed three-dimensional life. I am in awe of, and in love with, this woman's talent.
Yeah, same here. She took that role to an entirely new level. I never saw her live, but have seen enough clips on here to make her my favorite Christine.
Nah she overacts to the point of ridiculousness.
@@blissinchains You are wrong. You are watching a live play that has been video taped with closeups. Her "overacting" would not be seen as such 10-20 rows back, much less to the back of the theatre. Her acting and all its nuances are spot on. I used to teach acting. Acting for live theatre and for film are two entirely different techniques.
@@blissinchains Do you normally even watch musical theater? Or are you comparing this to film acting?
@@karenpinson759 I mean, even for film acting I wouldn't say she's necessarily overacting (it would depend on the film, but she's just using more body language whereas film acting would generally focus more on smaller expressions ig?). At most it's just somewhat stylised, and the whole show is meant to have heavily stylised acting anyway, not just because it's a stage show but because this specific show kind of requires it. I for one think it's great that she has clear facial expressions and body language that communicates character clearly.
I don't know much about acting, though, and I'm sure you know more
Do atheists go to hell?
No
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What about people who cough at the Phantom Of The Opera finale?
Straight to Hell
To the Boiler Room of Hell
All the Way Down
This completely cracked me up!!!! 😂😂😂
People with asthma: 👁👄👁
Just If It was on purpose
Yes to the 1st one tho
@@brochacho8156 why would they (atheists) go to hell? If they did not use God's name in vain, nor use it to manipulate or hurt anyone, why would they go to hell? If they have done no bad things, have not hurt anyone, why would they go to hell? If God is the only being that is all good and all powerful, why would God punish someone for not believing when they're a good person? If our lives are written by God, then being an atheist is not a choice, it's written by God.
Gina is PERFECT. Wow. My favorite Christine besides Sierra. That "angel of music"!
She's better than Sierra
@@amandae8437 gotta agree ngl. Still salty she wasn't in the 25th anniversary.
My favourite Christine is Eammy rossum and gread butter is the best phantom of the opera
I never thought I could see Ramin play anyone but the Phantom, But Jesus Christ him as Raoul? Let’s just make a movie where he’s the entire cast.
-Oh my god when he reaches for her after she runs off I started tearing up
This isn't Ramin is it? It doesn't look like him
Audra Horton It’s him, I would recognize his voice anywhere. I could always be wrong, not denying that possibility.
This isn't Ramin
In the movie, Ramin is Christine's Dad
He did play Ramin but not here. We only have a few minutes of footage of him as Ramin
The gentleman playing the Phantom has an INCREDIBLE voice!!!! 😱
John Owen-Jones. He's just amazing.
@Joshua Tamang You're right, I'm not sure why I said that...
This Is David Shannon playing the Phantom
Yo when he was singing his last few lines he looked directly at the camera and kept singing to the camera. Also can I point out how AMAZING Christine was in this scene?!!! THE POWER, THE STRENGTH, THE ANGER! I'M SO HAPPY A CHRISTINE FINALLY SHOWED THE TRUE DECIEVED ANGER AND YELLED AT THE PHANTOM "ANGEL OF MUSIC WHO DESERVES THIS" AMAZING!!
i've literally sifted through Gina Beck's 4 different performances of the final lair, and I could definitely say this is my absolute FAVORITE because of the way she sings in 4:40 omyGOD i am deceased
haven't cried like this in a while. I'm fine. I would've packed a lunch if I'd known i was going on a feel trip.
Alan Ramos
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... This is hilarious
Alan Ramos Damn you perfectly described how I felt.
Alan Ramos ur comment is cringed asf
Yesssss
hoje
I love Gina’s choice of mix-belting “tears of hate”, and some of the other intense parts during this
This was my first cast I saw when I was 8 and after seeing it 5 times since (and counting !), they’re still my favourite cast ❤️
Raoul is Simon Bailey, Christine is Gina Beck and the Phantom is David Shannon (my absolute favourite)
(Met David Shannon last year and he is an angel !!)
Yay! Thank you, now I know the Raouls name. He's one of the two of my favorite Raouls. I mostly judge by final lairs because I don't care much for Raoul and it's a great way to determine who can act and who can't. I love this Raoul because of his reaction to 'the world showed no compassion to me' and the Raoul who performed with Gina and ramin in 2008 because he banged on those bars so dang hard that you could hear it. I also prefer Raouls who roll under the grate because it shows their commitment to her.
This was OUTSTANDING! The actors were so committed to their characters.
THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMANCES OF THIS SCENE THAT I HAVE EVER WATCHED. IM IN TEARS.
The emotion is raw and really hits you like an ocean wave of bitterness. If only those would just stand still and listen.
Years later this is still my favorite rendition of this
Omg, whenever I watch this scene the bit where he goes ‘it’s over now the music of the night’ always makes me start sobbing!
This is honestly my favorite final lair
The heart break in her voice when she says I gave my mind blindly uuggghh 😩😢❤️
Came back to this after a while. God bless, I loved that Brilliant Original. And again, Gina’s acting is absolutely incredible. David was really good as well.
One of Gina's best final lairs!
And with her, that's saying something.
@Joshua Tamang What? I think they were complimenting Gina by saying that it's saying something because she's always good
This is the best acting I’ve seen for the Phantom of the Opera
i think this is one of the best 'final lair' performances ive seen! Brilliant!!
When christine said hate omg thats too much feels
I love when he says "Christine, I looove you"❤️ 08:39
I watch this a few times every couple months or so, and it gives me chills every time. One of my favorite renditions of all time!
Something I like better than the movie here is that like she actually tries to help him rather than standing there.
I've been watching almost every rendition I can find of this scene simply because it's my favorite part of the musical, and I haven't found one that even came close to the 25th anniversary with Ramin and Sierra. At least until I found this! I still think the 25th was slightly better, but this one was phenomenal. The acting, the vocals, the choreo. Everything about it was what embodies this scene in my opinion. Idk who this phantom is, but he's one of the best I've seen. Same with Gina as Christine, and whoever played Raoul. Simply beautiful
This Raoul’s “Why make her LIE to you…” might be the best delivery of that line I’ve ever heard!
Bless Gina beck! This whole scene is 👌
Honestly one of the best final lairs!!!
The acting is amazing.
5:42 Beautiful! Best final lair
She was amazing! I barely see such intense feelings projected in these roles.
But this was flawless!
You can clearly see she lets the character take over her.
Realistic acting at it's best.
I’ve seen so many Christines have great voices, but no acting. They are just there…that’s it. Gina’s expressions and acting are brilliant. I absolutely love her in this role.
I'm amazed, what a powerful Christine. Loved it.
Erik really wanted to wipe Christie’s tear, but he couldn’t. He knew he had to be strong
from 7 min 37 onwards ...if this isnt the most perfectly written "bolt" to any humans heart...from the music box to the final rise of the mask, unbelievable gushing human emotion that everyone must have in built...perfect
3:23 to 3:36 is just...I don't know, I always loved this part of the song. I feel like THIS is the peak, the point where there is no running, Christine HAS to choose one or the other. During the musical, she seems to have a hard time choosing, but now, reality sets in, and Phantom delivers the ultimatum: pick Raoul, and Raoul dies, or pick Erik but be his prisoner, essentially. (And I know, they have feelings for each other, but still.) And everyone has to live (or die) with her choice. Also, I love the long belting of the retUUUUUUUrn at like 3:23 (or wherever it's at). Ok, sorry for the long speech, I'll get off my proverbial soapbox now. (:
Does anyone know where I can find a full boot with this cast? Their voices and chemistry is amazing!
I can find you one with this Christine and the 25th phantom. It's actually just on UA-cam. You can search for Gina Beck and ramin karimloo west End. But I haven't seen one with Gina and David Shannon, sorry.
Christine 900 do you mean the one you have to pay for when you speak of 25th anniversary? I wish to find one for free tho
@@juliadietrich3584 The 25th anniversary show was Ramin and Sierra Boggess.
@@annmitchell4663 yes, I am aware of that. I did not say it was the christine from the 25th, just the phantom
The 25th anniversary one is on dailymotion for free
Best musical ever phantom and Christine were soulmates
I love how this Christine belted the "You are not alone!" Theres so much more power and will and I love it
Gina Beck and David Shannon will always be my fav Christine and Phantom
I can't stop watching his "Christine, I love you..." when she returns the ring. Love it!
This girl is *really* good. I felt her each and every word!
Omg- this is such great acting. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this Phantom!
I saw it for the first time with this cast and I was enjoying it up to this point but this was the scene that blew me away.
The holding of the notes, the power in the voices, the massive orchestra perfectly building up to the climax at the end, the lingering notes and subtle drum roll at the very end, the spotlight being used so perfectly on the mask exactly like all the posters and playbills bringing the whole experience full circle.
That was the pinnacle of a live stage performance for me. I cried like a bitch.
It’s so frustrating that they are gutting the orchestra for the re-opening. That show with full orchestra in London was something that absolutely needed to be experienced live. It saddens me that the audiences this summer will not get to witness it.
His You alone can make my song take flight gets me crying.
David Shannon ? I love his "no ! "
My favourite bit is when phantom shouts LEAVE ME ALONE that’s my favourite
Oh god the tears I can’t stop!
The drama is just so perfect
Such pain, I cried and cried. It is one of the best rendition of Final Lair .
I really love the blocking here
This is the best final phantom crescendo I have heard, finish most workouts with it
Although in many opinions his acting was kind a boring here, but I genuinely adore it. The Phantom must be raged, relinquished, devoted, and depressed in this final scene, but he's not THAT aggressive and absolutely not begin to act like a madman according to one of the most acting out there. Mostly in my opinion. And all I want is to know his name.
LOVEREMINDER HMTHRs isn't it Ramin Karimloo?
_jules_394 no i don’t think so, it doesn’t sound like him
No,he is certainly not!
I think he s David Shannon
Yes, this is David Shannon. (Ramin Karimloo left the production in 2009.)
I much prefer David Shannon in the role. Ramin Karimloo played his Phantom very aggressive so I never could warm up to him.
I just keep coming back again and again it's so amazing
I love the chemical between Karimloo and Sierra Bogges, but Gina is amazing!. She is feeling and crying like she was the true Christine living the difficult situation that Phantom put her.
Felt sad when he wanted to wipe CHristine's tears, but he couldn't. He knew he had to be strong
Thank you very much for uploding thet!
Parts I loved:
1:24-1:49
3:05-3:13
3:39-6:40
Well I just have to write about Christine.
Wow, what a beautiful actress, even though I know what is going to happen, she plays in a way that does not betray it.
I loved very much more movements and not just singing.
For example, in the part of the phantom that hangs Raoul, he suddenly comes and grabs his neck, or in the section where Christine protects Raul and the phantom grabs her and threatens her, it just makes it more powerful.
I thought Sierra was good and suddenly I saw Gina ... amazing
This is my favourite rendition of the final lair!
This Christine is phenomenal x
this scene will always make me cry.
I’m not sure how I stumbled across this specific cast, but I’m falling more and more in love with every viewing. It’s gotten so “bad” that I can’t watch other Final Lair scenes, I just can’t 😂 it doesn’t sound right, because I always hear them in my head. This and the 25th anniversary will forever be my favorite castings.
Wow, this Christine was amazing, I saw Gina with Ramin and I like a less only, but here is very diferent, is perfect.
Phantom so shook the whole time, it’s hillarious
All of this is amazing but I'm obsessed with the "you are not alone" and embrace
Really love the acting.
The most passionate pairing! My favorite Christine. I'm in tears watching these two!
I love that the person who was filming was like hm when the phantom shouted 'AND NOW my wish comes true you have truly made my night' 😂 that was amazing
stunning!
I love Sierra and the 25th anniversary version of phantom... but I would give anything to see the whole musical with these actors.
The acting in this is phenomenal, especially from the woman who plays Christensen
This is fantastic!
Although I did think about one of the lyrics: either way you choose he has to win. That's not true. Phantoms right, either way she chooses she cant win, but he only wins if she stays with him. Raoul doesn't win if she leaves, nor does she really, but neither does phantom. He doesn't get the girl.
Well if she rejected the Phantom, he could kill Raoul and keep her down there... really she can't win
The Phantom's octave jump at Monsieur! Omg! 2:45
every final lair should be like this one. so fucking perfect!
Simon Bailey is Raoul.
kfor47 It’s actually Ramin Karimloo, he’s most famous for actually playing the Phantom in the 25th Anniversary at The Royal Albert Hall
@@krazykirstie2619 Are we sure it's Ramin? Simon Bailey sounds pretty similar to him and there is one line in particular that does not really sound like Ramin. Also I think in 2010 Ramin was doing Love Never Dies. He played Raoul 2004-2005. Simon Bailey played Raoul 2008-around 2010.
That’s definitely Simon Bailey as Raoul. He has a rounder face than Ramin.
I have been struggling for years to figure out a specific performance in my head that when thinking about the show it seems all personal critique is based. I saw several performances in the 2000s featuring JOJ, GM, and HP and I although I’ve recently starting thinking this key is no more than an amalgamation of my 30+ times seeing it I think this might be it as I know I’ve seen this grouping live, amazingly, though I wish it had been more recent and less fuzzy (or rather when I overanalyzed everything like I do now) they’re interactions are based off of each other, simply not rote repetition and I love how the kiss is played. You see this layer of turmoil you don’t always get and JOJ’s arms are perfect, I don’t like when it’s super exaggerated because it lacks in realism for me. Here, he nails the character. Raoul was excellent as well. I don’t want to exclude that because he’s integral to this scene.