told I saw the stage show first (about 18 years ago), and then saw the film (fortunately at home on dvd a few years back). My mother and sister had already seen Les Mis (the stage show ) when they took me, and raved about it. I wasn't blown away. It has some good songs, but it's just not my kind of thing.
I would have loved to see 'Phantom' though, back in the day. My mum was lucky enough to see the original cast with Michael Crawford . She also saw the 'proper' Barnum.
I have been plagued by 'The Greatest Showman' lately. DD1 (who is 11, and usually more into football than show tunes, loves it). She also sings along.
DD1 , bless her, cannot carry a tune in a bucket.
But she is very enthusiastic.
I will continue to encourage her goal keeping career.
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