It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

Instant Favorite.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

The movie is surprisingly subdued in its pacing, its characterizations, and its go-for-broke sensibilities.

I saw this DVD of the show in the local music place, and I just had to have it. It was Michael Crawford after all - the living, breathing Angel of Music... And I don't just mean this in reference to his role in 'The Phantom Of The Opera'. He is, in my opinion, an angel through and through. His heart, soul and voice is heavenly in origin. Every move he makes, every gesture and every note/word he sings/says is beyond all description. I have yet to meet him, but through the presentation of this concert, it is apparent that it reflects the singer himself. The setting is intimate, sensual, genteel. The songs vary from being gentle love songs to enthusiastic outbursts of joy. There is no other concert like it.

I've been obsessed with this TV concert since I was in the 8th grade. The DVD (which I still adore) is a frequent flyer in my apartment. Incidentaly, the only way to calm down my bird is to put on the DVD and place her in front of the television. Seriously, though, any fan of Michael Crawford, or even of The Phantom of the Opera, should watch, if not own, a copy of this show. It truly showcases Michael's broad vocal range and broad stylistic range.

Michael Crawford, as well as being an amazing singer, is also full of charisma and enthusiasm, as evidenced in this wonderful concert! He sings all sorts of show tunes (including Phantom of the Opera, of course) as well as inspirational, gospel and mainstream pop songs. Try to catch this special if PBS ever reruns it. It truly is "special"!

I saw this special when it was broadcast on PBS. All I have to say after seeing it is that Michael Crawford has one of the most entrancing tenor voices I have ever heard. Seeing the special really made me wish that I could have seen "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway with him as the Phantom. His selections from that musical sounded heavenly. His other selections, especially the Irish music, were also beautiful. I only wish my local video store had this in stock so I could rent it sometime.