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How Dare You Make Me Cry?!

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Promotional Poster for Hamilton Hamilton (Left), and Burr (Right) Burr (Far Left), Eliza (Left), Angelica (Center), and Peggy (Right) The first time I watched the musical Hamilton, I was by myself. I saw it on Disney +, the day it came out, having heard the hype, but never seen it. I thought it was okay, first act was boring, overall it was okay. Hamilton wasn't the best rapper (or singer), and on my own the emotional scenes just felt awkward to me. Tonight I watched it with my mom (on Disney +). She hadn't seen it either so I suggested we watch it together. Watching it the second time with someone else made a big difference. Movies are just fine watching on your own, they are something to be both private, and shareable. Theater, however, well it's something you kind of need to watch with someone. Imagine sitting in a Broadway Theater, and you are the only one there. Sure the novelty would be interesting, but it just wouldn't be as fun being the only pers...

Phantom Of The Opera Is Fantastic And Has One Of The Best Soundtracks And You Can Fight Me

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There are too many people who don't know about Phantom Of The Opera. Everyone should know about it. When my best friend once texted me that she had finally watched the movie after me pestering her about for what seemed like years and I felt an immense sense of pride. She loved it. I mean who wouldn't? It has the best love triangle ever and Rock Opera . Oh you heard me, Rock Opera . You know what's better than hearing people reach crazy high notes and sound good? Having drums and electric guitar along with it. Don't believe me? Phantom Of The Opera Theme Music of the Night (a.k.a. the one that makes me swoon) All I Ask Of You (a.k.a. one of reasons the love triangle is so difficult for me to pick one ship) and finally  Point Of No Return (a.k.a. the risque one that makes me blush listening to it) This musical was made the genius, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber (Yes, he is a sir! Officially). In case that doesn't have you hooked here are some pictures: From the m...