Les Misérables vs The Phantom of The Opera - Which Musical Truly Wins?

Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera are two of the most successful and influential musicals ever staged, each defining a different era of musical theatre. In this video, we compare the two works to examine what makes them endure — and which ultimately stands as the stronger musical.

This analysis looks at storytelling, musical structure, character development, thematic depth, and staging. By breaking down how each show uses music to drive narrative and emotion, the video explores the strengths and limitations of both productions.

Rather than focusing on popularity alone, this discussion considers artistic ambition, emotional impact, and long-term cultural significance to ask a simple but complex question: which musical truly wins?

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:37 Plot
01:28 Sets
03:22 Costume
05:30 Themes
06:12 Choreography
07:38 Special Effects
08:47 Characters
09:21 Songs
12:16 Score
13:16 Final Score
14:11 Outro

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