"Long, long ago, there was such a legend in the Paris Opera House."
"The Phantom of the Opera, shrouded in darkness, took over the opera house, causing unrest and making everyone uneasy."
"But in the end, he was defeated by the sword of love."
"The Phantom of the Opera, Act One: The Perfect Voice."
The narrator finished the brief background introduction, and the thick red curtain slowly opened.
Applause and exclamations erupted from the audience, continuous flashes targeted the stage.
"General Hannibal returns in triumph!!!"
The opening was met with a resounding voice.
The noise from the audience instantly quietened down.
Onstage appeared a man in magnificent golden armor, striding forward, joking and chatting with those around him, followed by soldiers in armor.
"General! General!"
The previously recorded crowd's and cheers voices erupted.