{"id":93092,"date":"2025-06-20T15:28:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T07:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=93092"},"modified":"2025-06-20T15:38:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T07:38:59","slug":"the-phantom-of-the-opera-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/the-phantom-of-the-opera-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Phantom Of The Opera Review: Our Very Own Angel Of Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A masked man in the mirror, one particular chandelier and that hauntingly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iconic<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> soprano \u2013 The Phantom Of The Opera is a long-standing musical that\u2019s known all over the world. With scores and tunes that most would\u2019ve heard, it\u2019s a wonder what the story is behind that mask. With it being the last weekend for The Phantom Of The Opera in Singapore, read my review and get ready to cop those tickets before they&#8217;re all gone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s The Phantom Of The Opera all about?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a young, noob soprano in secondary school, all I thought about was when would I ever watch <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Phantom Of The Opera<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. I\u2019ve seen the score, I\u2019ve sung the songs, performing at school concerts, but I never really knew what the story was. All I knew was the man with the mask. I\u2019ve watched the movie and even tuned in to the 48-hour full stage show on YouTube when we were all under DORSCON Orange. But my love for Andrew Lloyd Webber\u2019s musical ingenuity will always have me catching these productions live \u2013 only after the matinee show on 1 June, did I finally get what this classic is all about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Phantom Of The Opera<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sees a chorus girl, Christine Daa\u00e9, becoming the new star of the opera house. And somehow, she\u2019s the disciple of the \u201cAngel of Music\u201d, also known as the Phantom. He\u2019s a musical prodigy who comes up with the greatest shows for said opera house, and hides in the shadows, with demands like a salary, a reserved box seat, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christine struggles as her childhood friend Raoul reenters her life. Torn between Raoul\u2019s devoted love and the Phantom\u2019s obsessive, shadowy passion, Christine is caught between the emotionally-charged rivalry. It\u2019s a tale as haunting as it is mesmerising, and even if you&#8217;re already familiar with the plot, seeing it unfold live was spellbinding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretty much a twisted love story, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Phantom Of The Opera<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is filled with jealousy, longing, and what we\u2019d coin as toxicity for people of our time. But with its 40th anniversary, having been seen by over 160 million people in 46 countries and 195 cities, you know this is a classic tale as old as time kind of well-loved trope.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 rows from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Phantom Of The Opera<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93107\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/view-of-the-phantom-of-the-opera.webp\" alt=\"view at the phantom of the opera\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/view-of-the-phantom-of-the-opera.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/view-of-the-phantom-of-the-opera-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ll have to compare it to when I was seated in row Q for the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wicked <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">musical. This time, I chose a seat three rows back, which is row T. We were situated right in the centre of the centre stalls, so the view was pretty magnificent. You could see everything and hear everything. Nothing was missed, and we didn\u2019t even have to adjust to get a full picture of everything. Plus, we didn\u2019t experience that ringing in our ears this time. So we definitely have found the sweet spot, at least for us, at the Sands Theatre.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wardrobe that&#8217;s ever-changing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The costumes and wardrobe of The Phantom of the Opera were nothing short of spectacular. It\u2019s clear that no expense was spared in recreating the lavish fashion of the 1880s on stage. I later learned that this production utilises over 200 distinct costumes throughout the show \u2013 an astounding number that makes sense once you\u2019ve seen the variety and detail on display. Bustled satin gowns, feathered hats, brocade vests and tailcoats \u2013 every outfit looked like it came straight out of a Victorian-era illustration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What really impressed me was how the costumes reflected each character\u2019s personality and journey. Take Christine, for example: when we first meet her, she\u2019s dressed modestly as a ballet chorus girl, but as she transforms into the opera\u2019s star soprano, her costumes transform as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The props that had their own roles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93100\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-beginning.webp\" alt=\"phantom of the opera beginning, auction and props\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-beginning.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-beginning-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The props in this production were anything but ordinary \u2013 they were storytellers in their own right. Walking in, you\u2019d see what looks like crates on the stage \u2013 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iykyk<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The story begins with an auction. You won\u2019t know who these bidders are, but they do provide a brief on the auctioned items. Vintage, old, long-forgotten items that were once part of the great Paris Op\u00e9ra House.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the delicate monkey music box, for instance. First appearing in the opening auction scene, its slow, haunting chimes immediately set a tone of wistful nostalgia that\u2019ll keep resurfacing during the show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even everyday objects were used to great effect. The Phantom\u2019s infamous letters kept appearing throughout the show, each time furthering the plot. Every letter delivered to the opera managers brought a mix of dread and dark humour to the stage. I loved watching the managers fumble with these notes, reading the Phantom\u2019s demands aloud with growing incredulity. Those little envelopes managed to get the audience chuckling one moment and tensing up the next!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The performers who breathe life into the story<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93097\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-curtain.webp\" alt=\"phantom of the opera curtain\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-curtain.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-curtain-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how grand the production design is, a musical ultimately lives or dies by its performers, and this cast truly brought the story to life. One highlight is the actress who plays the role of Christine, Grace Roberts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She was once in Singapore, from the age of 6 weeks to 18 years old. And as the face for the current World Tour of The Phantom Of The Opera, Roberts is not a soprano to be trifled with. The high Cs in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think Of Me<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that clarity and depth, had me awestruck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Not forgetting the Phantom, whose strong voice touched me deeply. You&#8217;d be able to feel all the pain and despair laced behind every word he sings and speaks. Trust me, you&#8217;ll ache just the same.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The special effects that are more than just explosive<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the props laid the groundwork, the special effects took excitement to a whole new level. Right from the overture, I knew I was in for something spectacular as the auction concluded and I saw the famous chandelier lifted and flicker to life. The way the chandelier ascended and lit up the theatre was pure magic. And I remember gripping the armrests as the chandelier suddenly came crashing down. Even though I knew it was coming, it was executed so brilliantly that I was genuinely startled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The show\u2019s use of pyrotechnics and lighting effects was just as exhilarating. In climactic scenes, bursts of flame and showers of sparks would erupt on stage at just the right moments. I remember going \u201cwow, insane effort right there\u201d. Equally impressive was the famous journey across the underground lake. As the Phantom led Christine into his realm, the stage transformed into a misty, moonlit subterranean world. It looked like the pair were really walking below ground to reach that underground tunnel, where fog curled around a gondola-like boat as they glided across what looked like real water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also have to praise the subtle illusions. One that sticks out is the magic mirror in Christine\u2019s dressing room. At one point, the mirror became transparent to reveal the Phantom standing behind it. In a blink, what seemed like a solid reflection turned into a secret doorway into the Phantom\u2019s world. Similarly, in the final scene, the Phantom\u2019s mysterious disappearance drew audible gasps. One second, he was shrouded in his cloak on the chair, and the next he was gone, leaving behind only his iconic mask lying on the seat!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The set design that transforms and marvels<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93105\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-return-from-intermimssion.webp\" alt=\"phantom of the opera return from intermimssion\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-return-from-intermimssion.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-return-from-intermimssion-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a musical happening within an opera house, you see several numbers for different productions. Whether it\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hannibal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Il Muto<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don Juan Triumphant<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, every set\u2019s design was extremely elaborate. I was particularly impressed with how swiftly and smoothly the sets changed. One moment we were witnessing a lively onstage opera rehearsal with an exotic backdrop for <em>Hannibal<\/em>, complete with golden statues and vibrant draperies, and the next we were transported to the dimly lit backstage corridors and then to the intimate glow of Christine\u2019s dressing room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not forgetting the Paris Opera House itself, its grandeur was apparent from the towering pillars and rich, gilded detailing that framed the stage, giving every scene an elegant 19th-century backdrop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two scenes in particular left me speechless with their sheer visual splendour. The first was the grand <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masquerade <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ball. The stage transformed into the opulent foyer of the Opera House, complete with a majestic staircase that stretched nearly to the top of the proscenium. Equally unforgettable was the Phantom\u2019s underground lair. When the scene shifted to the lair, the entire stage seemed to sink into a shadowy, subterranean world. The stone walls and pillars appeared, dripping with the suggestion of moisture \u2013 it\u2019s almost as if you could smell the damp air of the catacombs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>live<\/strong> orchestra \u2013 live!!!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Might I say, this was the highlight for me. I\u2019ve been to several musicals at the Sands Theatre, and never have I ever seen a live orchestra. It\u2019s usually a lean, skeletal crew, and there are backing tracks at times, including an electric keyboard. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this is my first time seeing a proper orchestra, filled with cellists, violinists, and all the works. You wouldn\u2019t be able to tell that it\u2019s a live orchestra, but as I headed to the pit as usual, what greeted me was the sight of instruments!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo spots<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93095\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-area.webp\" alt=\"phantom of the opera area foyer\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-area.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-area-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps it was the fact that we were already running behind time, coupled with how the musical still had a couple of weeks before closing up at the Marina Bay Sands, but it wasn\u2019t actually that crowded.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As compared to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wicked<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> musical, there weren\u2019t as many photo spots too. While the former had about 4 &#8211; 6 photo spots, we only saw about 3 at <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Phantom Of The Opera<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s one at the entrance, right before your tickets get scanned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93096\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entrance-phantom-of-the-opera.webp\" alt=\"entrance phantom of the opera\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entrance-phantom-of-the-opera.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entrance-phantom-of-the-opera-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And another near the merchandise booth, where one of The Sands Theatre staff will help take your photos<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93108\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-photo-location.webp\" alt=\"phantom of the opera photo location\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-photo-location.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-photo-location-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like before, I tried scoping for quieter photo spots. And as suspected, it was that same one located further down from the Cloak Room, near doors 7 and 8.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93099\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-photo-spot.webp\" alt=\"phantom of the opera quiet photo spot\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-photo-spot.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-photo-spot-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you aren\u2019t able to grab your pics before the musical, you can always wait till intermission or when it ends!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Phantom Of The Opera merch<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Might I say I was beyond surprised that the merch this time was so much cheaper than that at the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wicked <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">musical. While of course, admission tickets for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phantom<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was already more expensive, so I guess that makes up for it. Nevertheless, all I could see was right in front of me (haha), so I spent about $150 on two t-shirts, a tote bag and a stuffed toy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a look at the merchandise catalogue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93094\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-merch.webp\" alt=\"phantom merch catalogue with prices\" width=\"451\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-merch.webp 451w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-merch-226x300.webp 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We got two of the shirts first, of varying designs. We only got two of the four tees, since my husband and I are both into the basic black colour. Plus, the designs were more classic \u2013 what with it being the OG Phantom mask! Each of the tees were of different textures and materials too, so do give it a feel before purchasing!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93103\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-tshirt.webp\" alt=\"phantom of the opera tshirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-tshirt.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-tshirt-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tote bag was just as irresistible. It\u2019s pretty huge, and the design was really unique. The illustration is pieced together by the title of each number \u2013 try spotting your favourite one in the picture below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93102\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-tote-bag.webp\" alt=\"phantom of the opera tote bag\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-tote-bag.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-tote-bag-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We got all of the above during the intermission, and I spent the second half of the musical wondering about the Phantom Teddy Bear&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93106\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-teddy-bear.webp\" alt=\"phantom of the opera teddy bear\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-teddy-bear.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phantom-of-the-opera-teddy-bear-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I caved. It&#8217;s actually pretty huge and very soft \u2013 worth the $50 to me!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will I watch the Phantom Of The Opera again?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likewise, I\u2019d go again. With different casts and varying amounts of experience, the performance would always be one-of-a-kind. The current show in Singapore fell a little flat for me, somehow the leading actors seemed like they weren\u2019t able to carry or portray the power behind their roles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the Phantom himself, while he does have a sad backstory, he seemed to be a bit too whiny\u2026 It\u2019s not the script, but the character\u2019s portrayal felt somewhat lacking. Well, of course, do take this with a pinch of salt as I\u2019ve only watched the movie and my other comparison is to the great Ramin Karimloo, a.k.a the best Phantom of all time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for Christine, her role seemed to be overshadowed by something. Whether it was the orchestra or the Phantom, it felt like her vocal prowess was compromised. You could hear how great she is and know that she is powerful, but those crescendos were kind of masked by other elements of the show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, I\u2019d still say this is a great musical everyone should catch. It\u2019s classical, but literally part of pop culture. Don\u2019t stay in, head out to experience <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Music Of The Night<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 that\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All I Ask Of You<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;d be past The Point Of No Return after 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