Sold-out crowds turned out last Friday and Saturday night for the last performances of "Phantom of the Opera" at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City.

Oklahomans rolled out in their tuxedos and evening gowns for the event and were met with a stunning performance.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera" captured the audience with its strong musical performance, accompanied by its cast's remarkable voices.

In Friday's performance, Phantom, played by Ted Keegan, stole the show with his dynamic acting and encompassing voice.

Keegan entered the stage in Act I in Christine Daae's dressing room with mystery and intrigue.

Keegan's character developed during the performance through his singing intensity and growing dramatic presence.

The climax of his performance occurred at the end of Act I when he sought his revenge against the Paris Opera House for not meeting his demands.

The Phantom darted above the stage warning of his pending tragedy, as the music built and his voice intensified, and then the massive, glowing chandelier floated to the stage floor.

The "crashing" chandelier, which actually floated down to the stage, distracted from the vibrancy of Keegan's performance.

Christine Daee, played by Rebecca Pitcher in Act I, held the audience spellbound as she grew from a chorus girl to the leading lady.

Daee's naivety in her first vocal performance in "Think of Me" came across with sincerity.

Pitcher was able to develop Christine's character throughout Act I.

Julie Hanson picked up the role of Christine during Act II, and carried it very well. The difference in Pitcher and Hanson's voices were noticeable, but did not distract from the story line.

Hanson was able to carry the intense, vocally challenging Act II without loosing any of the momentum built by Pitcher.

After watching "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway and then in The Civic Center, the only noticeable difference, besides a few adaptations to the script, was the staging and set design.

The performers and the orchestra were of the same caliber, but the pyrotechnics, falling chandelier and other special effects on the Oklahoma City stage paled in comparison to New York.
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