Word: hilsabeck
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...true strength of the performance is drawn from its two central characters of Christine (Sandra Joseph) and the Phantom (Rick Hilsabeck), and rightfully so. Joseph's melodious voice reflects a variety of emotions as well as a wide range of musical talent. From enchanted protege to frightened secret lover to, finally, enraged victim, her version of Christine emits a perfect balance of both weakness and strength, and both rapture and terror...
...title character, Hilsabeck is truly nothing short of phenomenal. The screaming, angst-ridden lunatic he portrays running around in the depths of a theater send chills down the spine of even the most placid audience member. Yet the same Phantom sings such rich, warm ballads of love to his kidnapped victim that the once-horrified audience, like Christine herself, is drawn to tears of pity. That Hilsabeck can evoke such compassion and adoration as well as inspire such fear as the tortured and love-starved Phantom is truly the mark of a genius...
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