Cloudpost_is_Friend t1_itled0a wrote on October 24, 2022 at 2:42 PM

Read Phantom of the Opera before I went to see the musical. Glad I did as the extra information from the book gave me context for scenes that I may have misunderstood. Plus I have horrible comprehension when it comes to musicals so it let me follow along even when I didnt catch all the words from a song or dialogue. Loved both the book and musical. The opening theme was used as a huge chandelier was revealed, it was an incredible moment.

[deleted] OP t1_itlfwkl wrote on October 24, 2022 at 2:53 PM

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Snoo57923 t1_itlnkns wrote on October 24, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Watch the Wizard of Oz if you haven't seen already. There are Wizard of Oz books, too but I only read one and don't think it added to my enjoyment of Wicked. I've seen about 50 plays and Wicked is my favorite. Hope you enjoy it.

neobeguine t1_itmaja8 wrote on October 24, 2022 at 6:14 PM

The book is very different so I'm not sure reading it adds anything in this case.

kevnmartin t1_itlp6wf wrote on October 24, 2022 at 3:56 PM

I remember reading The Phantom of the Opera and for the first few chapters thinking "What? Is this some kind of children's book?" Then shit got heavy.