Rent, Twisted, and Phantom were phenomenal broadway shows. Phantom's story line was pretty easy to follow (It does fade in some areas), but not sure how, especially you (Being a pretty sharp tack and all), found it hard to follow :shock:
Girl is in stage show, as second rate performer. The Phantom doesn't like the lead, so causes an accident, bringing the second rate into the lime light. Phantom's fav is already is in love, but finds herself torn by her love.
People now hunt down the Phantom, he sacrifices himself so she could escape.
Simplistic rendering, sure. But easy enough to follow.