Love Never Dies

So, uh, remind me why we don't already have a topic for this again?


For those of you who don't know, Andrew Lloyd Webber has created a sequel to The Phantom of the Opera musical called Love Never Dies. It's based off The Phantom of Manhattan. I don't really want to go into detail because that book is the worst thing ever, but you can take a look at the website and see for yourself. http://www.loveneverdies.com/

I heard about love never dies it comes out on my sister's birthday next year!

There was a thread for this, but Nichol did some house cleaning and deleted a lot of threads before I could stop her. Thank you for putting this up Snowmocassin.

That's what I thought, but I did a search for it and couldn't find it. I was thinking some new members would like to contribute to the conversation, but we'll see where it goes.

I actually think I will like the sequel! and I used to hate the idea...wow.
I watched the press release, and Ramin was great!

And, is anyone a fan of Love Never Dies on Facebook? Lemme know if you are plz!

It would be nice to talk with you guys on FB! (^)_^)

I'm on facebook, but not necessarily a fan of Love Never Dies. I'm under Fay Simon.

PhantomnessFay wrote:

There was a thread for this, but Nichol did some house cleaning and deleted a lot of threads before I could stop her. Thank you for putting this up Snowmocassin.

Actually, I didn't delete it.

Where is it?

I've no idea.

A sequel? I am really interested in this, . "Love Never Dies" has a good ring to it. Hmm, i am gonna look more into this.

Regardless of my rantings of it on YouTube, I've been trying (and having difficulty) to keep an open mind. I'm not opposed to Love Never Dies, merely the idea that began in the first place. Phantom needs no sequel and I stand by that. Does that mean I'll hate the sequel when it comes out? Il n'faut pas. But chances are, based on what we've learned of it, I won't like it.

Anyway, anyone hear about that whole hot dog eating business?

Wait, what? Hot dogs? Am I missing something?

Hot dogs??? Clueless...

Apparently, ALW has hinted toward Raoul and Erik having a hot dog eating contest for Christine's heart. I don't get it either and I certainly hope it's not true.

Phantom hot dogs? That I definitely have to see.

That sounds revolting. I don't think I could stomach it.

You don't. There are many aspects of Phandom that is only for you. Enjoy what you prefer. I don't like Susan Kay's Phantom, but many do. That doesn't make me less of a Phan. Do what makes you happy.

*sigh* If only other people could be so understanding. I hate what this sequel has done to our community. We had enough problems with the Gerry vs. Michael War and now this. It's a real shame if you ask me.

Anyway, for those interested, I have another video rant on the way exploring the pros and cons of the sequel. Here's the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRdX36mJl9U

The vid is not there. Please try again.

I'm not happy about sequels in general. Most of them are less than the first one and too many get to be stupid. So, I agree. They should not have a sequel.

Gah, I hate it when these silly things don't work. If you search "love never dies trailer", I think it's the first 3 down.

*sigh* Anyway, I agree with you 100% about the sequel. It never should have came to be in the first place. There will always be Phantom sequels in literature and fanfiction and such, but nothing should be produced in this magnitude.

In other news, has anyone else heard the preview audio clips on Amazon.com?

Okay, here it is. Looks like a hoge-poge of Phantom and old news reel clips. Yikes!

Okay, um, wow! I might have to see this sequel after all! Look what the LND newsletter sent me!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XegytVAM5WU

Here's the video. Not impressed. It doesn't have the feel of the first one which was written with much love by ALW for Sarah.