The Phantom of the Opera (miniseries)
The Phantom of the Opera is a 1990 NBC twopart drama television miniseries directed by Tony Richardson and stars Charles Dance in the title role. It is adapted from Arthur Kopits book for his thenunproduced stage musical Phantom, which is based loosely on Gaston Lerouxs novel.
Christine Daae comes to the Paris Opera House to receive voice lessons that Phillipe, the Comte de Chagny promised her, learning that she is not the first pretty face Phillipe brought there. Carlotta dismisses her, but upon learning that Christine has a powerful patron lets Christine work in the costume department. Christine has no home or money, but JeanClaude, the doorman, lets her stay in a storage room in the Opera House.Christine wanders onto the stage and sings to the empty theater. The Phantom is entranced by her voice. Hiding in the orchestra pit, he tells her that her voice is miraculous but untrained, and with proper technique her singing could reach its full potential. He offers to be her teacher, but must remain anonymous that is why he wears a mask. They begin lessons, and the Phantom falls deeper in love with her. ........
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