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Phantom of the Opera

Aisha Sarwari January 3, 2007

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#17 Posted by chaltahai on January 4, 2007 9:23:32 am
Lota of the Opera..hahahah
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#16 Posted by Zeena on January 4, 2007 7:07:30 am
#11 ZahraJ

Just to remind you incase you have brain dementia, this article is about Phantom of Opera.

So, if we won`t discuss Phantom of Opera in this article, what will we discuss?

So, my advice to your lack of insight is to keep yourself reminding about the exact topic of the article for future articles.

I am NOT the topic of this article(as you made it very obvious)

Please, thank me NOT for this excellent advice. My pleasure.
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#15 Posted by Zeena on January 4, 2007 6:28:01 am
correction for #13

BTW, try to learn how to develop a refined taste in future......Thanks
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#14 Posted by jang on January 4, 2007 6:28:01 am
this is a good start. pls post the reviews of Ramleela held during the next Dussera.
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#13 Posted by Zeena on January 4, 2007 6:26:04 am
#11 ZahraJ

Rather its you who seems annoying and appears tasteless or clueless about what you`re trying to convince me about my taste and not only about my taste , but, about a refined taste of thousands of those who are obsessed with Phantom of Opera (The real one).

FYI, Phantom of Opera (broadway) doesn`t appeal only me, but, masses from all over the world. People make special tours to see exclusivley this particular musical on Broadway.

And, Please try to avoid negative criticism upon other people`s opinions. Everyone has hius/her own right of opinion.

You`re the one who started this idiotic and repetitive interaction with me. I don`t.

And, please stay out of my way in future.

Good luck

BTW, try to learn who to develop a refined taste in future, but, for someone like you I would rather suggest to stick with Lahore Phantom of Opera(Your kind of refined taste is unable to recognise black and white.)

No more Phantom of Opera interactions , please.
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#12 Posted by Aisha_Sarwari on January 4, 2007 1:38:59 am
Re: # 2

Don`t say that, I edited the part out where the possibility of a hanging him would be futile given his dramatic fasts.

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#11 Posted by ZahraJ on January 3, 2007 11:00:34 pm
Zeena -

Thank you for your not so informative post. It`s like saying that what appeals to me is great and what doesn`t is worthless. What if someone holds an opposite opinion? That must mean that they have no clue. What`s that you did not like in the 20 minutes? You could not spell it out. Please do not post 10 times repeating the same post. That`s annoying.

Out of curioisty, why did you need to watch the play so many times? Don`t tell me there is nothing left on-and-off broadway. I suggest picking the latest Time-Out when you visit your next destination. It will tell you a lot more than you`d like to know :)

Good Luck!
No more Phantom(s) of the Opera!
I suggest refining your taste :)
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#10 Posted by Zeena on January 3, 2007 10:34:18 pm
Broadway Phantom of Opera is not just a musical, it is a PHENOMENON in itself. It is a History in itself.

But, who knows Pakis will invent some superb and new Phantom of Opera, just like their movies.
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#9 Posted by Zeena on January 3, 2007 10:32:00 pm
Oh, well. Since Pakis have launched this huge success as Phantom of Opera , I will suggest Broadway`s musicals should be replaced with Paki musicals In Lahore.

and, all Musicals fans should go and watch Lahore musicals instead. hahahaha
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#8 Posted by MantoLives on January 3, 2007 10:28:33 pm
Zeena,

I am afraid I don`t agree.

The actors Omair Rana and Ian Eldred have both worked in New York as well... Shah Sharabeel also studied drama in the US.
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#7 Posted by Zeena on January 3, 2007 9:53:23 pm
There is absolutely NO comparison between Broadway Phantom of Opera and Lahore Phantom of Opera(which is an insult to any musical ).

Comparing the two is equivalent to comparing Hollywood with Lollywood.....hahahahaha

And then stating that lollywood is ofcourse better or best(whatever). It is like comparing Lollywood movies with Broaway`s musicals. Wawawawa.
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#6 Posted by MantoLives on January 3, 2007 9:43:39 pm
Soyasauce,

Since you asked... Racist Casteist Hindu Fascist Gandhi did not feature in the Phantom of the Opera.
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#5 Posted by MantoLives on January 3, 2007 9:39:30 pm
Phantom Of the Opera in the Lahore was a roaring success... and got a standing ovation from the crowd which consisted of many foreigners who had seen the original thing.

It has been going on for a while... btw... which is why Shah Sharabeel has huge corporate sponsorship....
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#4 Posted by Zeena on January 3, 2007 9:33:50 pm
#3
Anyone who has real taste for musicals, will tell you the difference between Lahore Phantom of Opera and Broadway`s one.

If, you didn`t care much for Broadway show, that means you don`t have any taste for any musicals. So, it is hard for you to grasp the exact essence of my post # 1.

As for as I know, Broadway Phantom of Opera is the father of all Musicals so far. For all those who have this sophisticated taste will agree with me that Broadway Phantom of Opera is like Musical GOD/ Godess with brilliant performance of all characters, spectacular play with all that completeness which satisfies our inner soul.

When ever I see this great musical of all times, I feel out of the world experience. No matter how many musicals I have been to, none effects my heart, mind and soul with the utter emotional magic of Broadway Phantom of Opera. The sets, the story, the characters, the actors, and most of all, the music is the best of all times.

Broadway Musical has depth in characters with intense emotions , powerful theme and music that no other play can imitate it in it`s real sense.

Broadway Phantom of Opera remains my all times favourite, I saw it few times and still I can see it numerous times with more interest. Simply marvelous!

Lahore Musical is an utter insult for the real one.

Any I also happened to see Movie of Phantom of Opera. Unfortunately that turned out to be an absolute disappointment for me.
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#3 Posted by ZahraJ on January 3, 2007 7:29:05 pm
That`s interesting. I am reminded of Ms. Perin Cooper who directed some of the best productions in Lahore a few decades ago at Kinnaird. Same is true for efforts by Faiz`s family and Naveed Shahzad.

Zeena - What was so bad about the play that you decided to leave within the first 20 minutes? I have seen the play on Broadway and did not care much for it. The movie is out as well. I am curious to learn about your findings from Lahore. Please do care to share. Thanks.
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#2 Posted by soysauce on January 3, 2007 1:23:13 pm
I don`t see any mention of Gandhiji - your editing skills require improvement.
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