(1) The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Mama Mia… (2) They are all stage musicals. (3) The opening night of a new musical is always a (MARVEL) ________ event.

(4) After years of (PREPARE) ________ and weeks of rehearsals the production has to be ready for the public and the critics.

(5) First nights usually start earlier than the regular (PERFORM) ________ so that the critics can write their reviews in time to include them in the next morning’s newspapers.

(6) The critics are the most (FRIGHT) ________ people on the first night because their opinions will either help make the show a hit or force it to close.

(7) The rest of the audience on the first night is usually made up of friends of the cast and famous celebrities. (8) The celebrities attract newspaper (PHOTOGRAPH) ________ and help give the musical maximum publicity.

(9) There will also be some angels there who will (PROBABLE) ________ be more nervous than the performers.

(10) And then after the curtain has come down and the show is over, there’s the opening night party.