Before the show

(Christine and Erika are in Christine's room; Christine tries on a dress and jewelry)

C (Turning to Erika): So… what do you think? How do I look?

(Erika sighs, whilst looking through Christine's clothes)

C: Erika…

E: Well, you look… nice?

C: What do you mean by that? Don't you like it? I thought it was perfect for tonight.

E: It's breathtaking, it's heart-stopping…

C: Just keep making fun of me. (Christine puts away the jewelry)

E: No mum, I'm serious. But you know… maybe it should be more… jaw-dropping? You know… you've seen the other girls. They're all dressed in a different way. And maybe you would be met with more approval if you'd take… this one instead (Takes out a negligee and a feather boa)

C: Erika, please leave my things alone.

E: I didn't even know you had provocative lingerie. I haven't seen these before. (Takes out a piece of lingerie)

C: That would be nothing for you.

E: I know. I have my own.

C: Erika, please. I can't wear these things on such a big night. was really looking forward to it.

E (hands her the lingerie): He'd be sure looking more forward to it if you wore this.

C: I can't.

E: But why, mommy?

C: Wearing provocative lingerie for someone you have seen the last time ages ago is alright. And it's even okay if you perform for him in his bedroom while wearing it, or later on, taking it off. But you can't do that in public…

(Erika looks at her innocently, then cocks an eyebrow)

C: Alright, alright, I know you saw me. It's not the point that you DO IT in public. What matters is that you can't perform on a gala night dressed the same way as you would if you met someone special. Besides, you father has never seen them before. It would give him a nasty shock.

(Christine tries a different top; the Phantom wants to knock on her door, stops and looks through the keyhole, then grins)

E: But mum, I know you want to be flashily-dressed but you don't want to stand out from the rest of the girls. And after all, it's an amusement park. The observers will be expecting amusement.

C: Alright. I'll give it a second thought.

(Christine tries on something different; Raoul comes to her room, sees the Phantom, clears his throat and pushes him aside. He wants to knock, listens on the door then takes a look through the keyhole himself)

C: What do you think of that one? How do I look?

E: Mum you look great. But I still can't see your ankles.

C: Fine, I'll try another one instead…

(Raoul and the Phantom push each other aside outside of the room)

E (off stage): So… how about that one? Don't you want to try it?

C (off stage): I don't know… Don't you think it will be a little bit too startling?

E (off stage): No mum, I love it. It looks gorgeous!

C (off stage): Alright. If you say so… I'll think about it. I guess I'll have to decide it for myself. Thanks for your help, Erika.

(Erika opens the door, the Phantom and Raoul jump aside; Erika shakes her head and adds a hushed tsk-tsk before she leaves them alone)

(Christine sits in her room and can't decide between a ball gown and a piece of lingerie)

C: I don't know what to do. This may be my last night of performance… what did I say that for? Why does everybody keep telling me that I'm going to die tonight?

(Sighs) But nevertheless… Even if it WOULD be my last performance, what should I wear? I can't let Raoul see me in this. But on the other hand… I guess it would be more exciting with this one. (Sighs)

Twisted every way, what dress am I to wear?

Am I to risk my spouse for just a lustful stare?

Can I now show myself still lightly dress on stage?

Will I still raise a cheer while I am overage?

But Raoul can't see me dressed like this, what would he think?

Sixteen years I'm married and all gone in a blink

Although the Phantom knows

Again our feelings rose

In here, the Phantom's brothel

R: Christine, Christine

Don't think that I don't know

P:

But even though

The feelings grow

As you sing now