Paul Stanley: Phantom Of The Opera 1999 (Proshot) 

I don't care if VH1 considered this one of the "40 Least Heavy Metal Moments", Paul Stanley portrayed the role of the phantom very well!

Paul improved 150% from his first performance in the role as he grew more comfortable in it. I met him several times & he graciously listened to my views on his performance after his second night on stage. He was very happy to meet with fans of the show & Kiss. He ended up being a very good Phantom, especially in the second act of the show. Thanks Paul for being so nice to me & my family.

I always thought that Paul has a very beautiful singing voice. This is amazing

It's a shame his voice is not what it once was but after 45 years of touring and vocal chord surgery, he deserves a bit of respect. Also rotator cuff surgery, a hip replacement and two knee replacements. Despite that, he has always taken care of his fitness and is well spoken. He is one of the best frontmen in music and still has energy to burn. Painting, acting, he can do alot of things well, and has a tremendous work ethic. If Peter and Ace showed up on time, sober, things would have been different. Now they piss and moan and play the victim blame game. All the haters can talk their shit, but Paul was never lazy. If a guitarist can't show up to record his own tracks, any band would get rid of him. Everyone gives opinions based on dramatic YT snippets. I can't find fault with a good family man who has talent and works hard. And even as a rock star, avoided the self-destructive pitfalls that lifestyle brings. Starchild rocks. Bravo!⭐

Wow. Even as a long time kiss fan I never realized Paul had such vocal talent

I'm I the only one picturing Paul screaming 'people!' before the chorus

When I first heard that Paul Stanley was going to be The Phantom in Toronto my then GF surprised me by taking me to see him play The Phantom and I was BLOWN AWAY how good he was.

This is really, really impressive. Well done Mr. Stanley. Not just your vocals but your stage performance as well.

I think part of the reason he was so amazing here is because this resonated with him personally…also the singing amazing…but this man had me in tears with the way he was crawling and sing at the same time…while holding his face…like amazing singing but damn that acting…fucking priceless

Paul KILLED it as the Phantom.

How can it be possible that David Bowie played "The Elephant Man" and Paul Stanley played "The Phantom" and all we are left with are clips? Amazing performance from Paul on this. I'd loved to have seen the entire thing.

This is awesome!! I’ll never understand why people get mad when celebrities branch out and try different things.. I think Paul did a great job 😃

I'm grateful to say I saw Paul during his run in Phantom. He and the rest of the cast were amazing!

I am no fan of Kiss, but Paul did a wonderful job here. I'm practically spellbound here.

It would be EPIC if they found a way to remaster and restore footage from this production. I loved Paul in this, and it's probably the best thing he's done... sorry KISS Army soldiers. don't come and kill me with your love guns lol :)

Saw Paul in POTO 3x and had the honor of speaking with him alone in the Pantages before one of his morning shows. A total gentleman. I gave him a pre-release of my band’s cover of I Want You, recorded for charity project KAOL (KISS Army OnLine) CD “A World Without Heroes”. He accepted it with true gratitude. Stanley fan forever here.

it just goes to show how diverse his voice range is, I don't know of many rock stars who can do this,, without professional training?? I mean come on people,, he is AMAZING!!!

Paul Stanley will always be my favourite Phantom.

This makes me realise how talented of a vocalist Paul actually was. I mean he still is considering he tortured his voice for 45 years with KISS but it's a little rusty now.

before he wrecked his voice, he was a natch for this with his high pitch and strong vocal abilities. it's not easy for hard rock singers to sound this good doing something like this.

I saw him as the phantom in Toronto on a class trip during his run. His voice was pretty surprising, it was pretty loud and he was damn good.

Holy shit that was pretty good. He’s talented

Paul is great as the phantom. My aunt is a huge fan of him and saw him in it and loved it.

My gosh! Paul is such a good phantom!

I just heard a reference that Paul Stanley from KISS was in a run of the Phantom of the Opera in Toronto because his son loved the musical. I had to look it up to see if it was true and found this. WOW!!! I've listened to so many versions of Phantom songs and Paul's is PHENOMENAL. Some of the men's voices are just not it for me, but wow, this gave me chills. So pleased toread all these positive comments on the video, too. This is awesome!!

I have known for years that this happened and was too scared to check it out. This is amazing. This guy should be listed among the top Phantoms out there, just because he is so much not what you expect. He does hit the notes in a way worth hearing, not in a dancing-pig way. Solid respect.

Damn this man hit every damn note I absolutely love kiss but I’m also a big fan of the Phantom Of The Opera I have a sealed copy of the 1970s version of the Phantom of the opera it’s amazing really…this is truly a amazing story and I love the songs that were composed. But Paul has talent.

Paul is absolutely amazing In KISS, as a solo artist and in phantom of the opera

The balls on this guy. Walking onto a broadway stage full of trained professionals and crushing it. Then again these pros could probably learn a thing or two from one of the original theatrical innovators.

I love that he didn't do what everyone else did with this song. It's so much more emotional, raw and authentic.

Gotta hand it to him. Great job. The guy's a force of nature. I wouldn't want to stand between him and his goal...whatever it might be.

To those who wonder if Paul ever sang like this on Kiss songs. Look up the songs "Just a boy" and "Odyssey" off "Music from the Elder"

HE’S SO GOOD. HOLY COW

I suppose this the logical step to take once you meet The Phantom of the Park...

I always try to say something positive, so, I can say of all the rock stars that have tried the theatre...he did it better.

OMG this is awesome! I had no idea he could do this! The unmasking vocals gives us some classic Paul Stanley rock screaming. SOOOOO good! He is an excellent actor!

Paul Stanley proving his talent again and again and again

He was the perfect person to portray the Phantom.

Every time he sings this one, the place lights up like a damn Christmas tree.

I was there, Paul did a great job. Too bad they didn't get better quality video here.

OMG...i am in tears....he is so good. Impressive. 😢❤

Woow i am beyond impressed. Paul have really talent for doing theatre and his singing and dramatic is awesome. ☺❤

Paul Stanley is amazing at everything he does!!!

Amazing how someone that sings rock music can have such an operatic voice

In the scene when Christine ripped off the Phantom's mask, did he have a black star shape painted over his right eye?

He's amazing!! Better than I thought he would be!!!!!

Fine, fine work, Paul. What a pro

Paul surprised the shit out of a lot of people,........and I’m sure he likes that......great job!

@Nicole Shewan I saw him there too. More a KISS fan than an opera fan…. but I was floored by how great he was. Got a long ovation at his curtain call…. Thanked all his fans that knew him from his “other job”….

Paul is just amazing in this. Blew me away. He's so awesomely talented.⚘

I'm amazed at all the comments on here from people that say they didn't know Paul could sing like that. Did you not listen to the Elder?

Damn! He absolutely nailed it. Impressive!

Love It !!! Thank You For Posting This !!

This deserve more views for sure! A great talented guy Stanley!

Awesome to say the least! Paul was stunning!

There has to be a full version of this Pro Shot footage would love to have a copy of it on DVD or they should put it on RU-vid

I'm no fan of KISS but this is so beautiful, really brought me to tears because I always love POTO and didn't know if Paul ever did it so beautifully, oh dear..

Thanks for posting this great rare piece of music history! And for those crying in the comments about the quality this is in 1999...you want 4K? Get a grip! This is a gem Im glad I found! Cheers! : )

Oh My God..This Brought Me To Tears..PAUL Has A Beautiful Voice. 💋

Paul Stanley a musical genius

私は当時この舞台を留学先のトロントで観ました。また観れて嬉しいです❤

True Kiss fans all knew Pauls voice was amazing, you can hear it on the Kiss Album The Elder. Paul did this role to prove a point. I would have loved to see Freddie Mercury be a Phantom. But sadly that never happened.

Bravo 👏 maestro, the ultimate King of glam, Starchild Forever 🤘

Amazing voice Paul Stanley

INCREDIBLE

WOW! I knew he was good, but WOW!

Gosh! This man is a legend! Thanks for everything, Paul!

WOW!!!! BEAUTIFUL AND TRULY AMAZING!!! BRAVO!!!!!!!

Love Paul.. this is so great.

Take notes Sebastian Bach!

You go, Paul!

Amazing!

I get teary-eyed every time I listen to this!

This is great!!!

Thank you for uploading this.

Paul did so well here... he should of done more musicals....

"Looks like, we're going to have a Rock and Roll... I mean, an Opera party TONIGHT!"

Sounds like The Elder.. =)

Wow just beautiful ❤️ gave me chills to the bones love it

For anyone who didn't know I was just looking it up out of curiosity, Phantom is back playing in Toronto through Mirvish productions. Once this virus stuff is over with I fully intend on seeing it again.

This would've been great to see.

it's very sad that there's no high quality of Paul Stanley phantom of the Oprah

Wow, he can do anything. Can't he ❤😊

Tipical Paul gesture! Amazing Paul even outside Kiss! Great voice performance!

Def diff, but Paul does the phantom justice! Keep expecting to see him break out with Detroit rock city! Or gene to pop out spitting blood!

I don't really like Paul Stanley, but I have to admit, it took a lot of guts for him to do this, and a lot of talent to pull it off, and he did.✌

Would have been cool if Gene popped up in full Demon makeup spitting blood and blowing fire and he and the phantom double teamed this chick!!

I don't know the musical. All I can say is: Paul🌹was singing🎤so beautifully it made me emotional.

He always had talent guys!!!!!!

Hermoso ❤️ mi Paul recuerdo cuando yo lo ví❤️❤️❤️

Amazing Paul!

Some of this reminds me of his vocals on The Elder which to me is one of the best Kiss albums.

Powerful Performance! Paul should be Proud!

Crazy how by 2009 this beautiful voice was long gone… To be fair though, he sang his ass off from 96-03…

Wow, I knew Paul could sing, but damn!

Man he sounds so good

I love Paul Stanley on Broadway!

Amazing 🌹

Right On Paul! Kick ass!

Kiss meets Phantom of the Opera