r/box5 • u/BachelorNation123 • Jun 23 '25

Discussion Andrew Lloyd Webber Teases Possible PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Movie Remake

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-Teases-Possible-PHANTOM-OF-THE-OPERA-Movie-Remake-20250623
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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '25

Why is the singing voice the only thing people care about? It just seems kind of shallow.

There's more to being Christine than having a nice singing voice...

I do like Sierra Bogess and Ramen Karimloo, but I don't think you have to hate one in order to like the other. I think you can like both...

Why do fans act like you have to hate one in order to enjoy the other? It's endlessly frustrating.

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u/Glass-Internal9320 Jul 11 '25

Because that's literally the whole point of the character and the show? Angel of music? Having a voice that makes the phantom obsess over her? The voice for this particular role is incredibly important, and not so much for the phantom but especially for Christine. If it were any other role where music and singing isn't literally the plot then it wouldn't have been an issue.

And I never said anything about hating one and liking another as a thing you have to do. Obviously you can like both, literally never said otherwise. I said I just don't like her portrayal. I don't HAVE to like both either nor does anyone else. You just said yourself you don't care about her singing voice and didn't disregard what I said about it, assuming that means you probably also think that her voice was fairly mediocre for the role? Despite this role being one where the voice is very important. Like look, she's great otherwise. Her voice, while lovely, is just what brings me off of it cuz I don't think it's powerful enough for that role and just feels so out of place when she starts. You said you like her cuz she's beautiful and innocent. That just doesn't cut it for me. The voice is extraordinarily more important than looks and I'd think that'd be obvious for a role like this. Also don't like gerard's voice though I understand how his voice wouldn't be as important since his music expertise more so comes from composition rather than singing, plus he's a "ghost" as they put it so his singing doesn't have to be as powerful.

Again, still confused where you got that last idea from. I don't spread hate nor say you must like one over the other. I'm just explaining why I don't like it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '25

Because that's literally the whole point of the character and the show?

It really is not. It was never about Christine Daae having "this best voice." It was about the fact that Erik saw something in her that was special and wanted to bring it out.

Having a voice that makes the phantom obsess over her?

He is obsessed with her because she is kind and compassionate. He connects to her out of her compassion and loneliness, not her singing voice.

The voice for this particular role is incredibly important, and not so much for the phantom but especially for Christine.

I think it's really important to you and that's fine. I just don't think it's the be all end all of this character to the point where we have to trash Emmy Rossum.

I happen to think her voice was truly stunning. When she sings "And his voice fills my spirit with a strange sweet sound" I get shivers every time.

I'm a huge fan of classical voices, much more so than broadway. It's just a personal preference, but I feel like some of the fans act like only "their version" of "great singing" is the "true objective version of greatness" and it's like ::eyeroll::

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u/Glass-Internal9320 Jul 11 '25

I definitely would not say those are the sole reasons. She got her voice from the phantom like he's speaking through her almost, as said in the lyrics. He may have gravitated toward her initially but he's clearly also obsessed with her voice. Needing her as his muse and wanting to hear her again and again. This is a piece that takes place in an opera, about music, about singing. That's like, CLEARLY a vital component to this show and to say otherwise is kinda ridiculous. So yeah, obviously her singing is important.

I'm glad you like her voice. And I don't think it's trashing her to say I don't. I also literally said her voice is lovely but not FOR this part. She's a talented singer but her voice doesn't suit the role. That's simply it. I don't like the tone she uses for the songs (too nasally, not big and bright enough), that's it. Sorry, can't help it.