LOVE NEVER DIES - US Tour- Page 8

[chernjam]

Posted: 11/8/17 at 9:31pm

The Hollywood Reporter's review just went up.  Sounds kind of mixed, but considering it was THR I was expecting worse:  http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/love-never-dies-theater-1056298

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 11/8/17 at 11:54pm

According to the review, Cortes went on at least for the opening in Florida.

That said, the reviewer thinks the final scene is the best written part of the show? Seriously?

[Lot666]

Posted: 11/9/17 at 1:54pm

The Distinctive Baritone said: "Has Cortes been on in Ft. Lauderdale?"

I'm not entirely sure, but Mr. Murphy's last tweet indicating that he was playing the lead was three days ago.

[South Florida]

Posted: 11/9/17 at 2:26pm

I could easily see this now but I think I saw it on PBS and was unimpressed, did that happen?

 

[johannabarker]

Posted: 11/9/17 at 2:28pm

Yes it did air on PBS and it's the same production that aired on PBS. Very little has been changed since this is ALW's vanity project.

[Lot666]

Posted: 11/9/17 at 2:42pm

South Florida said: "I could easily see this now but I think I saw it on PBS and was unimpressed, did that happen?"

The Australian DVD version aired on PBS. I saw the original London production three times and loved it, and I will be seeing this tour at least twice; your mileage may vary.

I do, however, recommend that you take the comments of johannbarker with a grain of salt, as she has a personal vendetta against the show that borders on obsession.

[carolinaguy]

Posted: 11/9/17 at 3:13pm

I saw it Saturday night and it was quite dreadful, save for the design and a cast of wonderful singers. Is it just me, or is the actual ending really really similar to Miss Saigon?

[johannabarker]

Posted: 11/9/17 at 3:42pm

Excuse me for having good taste. And I would personally take what Lot666 says about me with a grain of salt as well- he's also got a vendetta against me because the two things I criticize often on these board- Love Needs To Die and James Barbour- are very near and dear to him.

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[johannabarker]

Posted: 11/9/17 at 3:43pm

And carolinaguy, would not be surprised if the ending was inspired by Miss Saigon, ALW sure loves "homages" (what I call plagiarism). Or maybe he's still bitter about the end of the relationship with Sarah Brightman.

[nycncbrguy]

Posted: 11/9/17 at 4:21pm

The Distinctive Baritone said: "There’s no cast list/bios on the official LND website, which is odd.

Has Cortes been on in Ft. Lauderdale?"

My friend saw it yesterday and said Bronson Norris Murphy went on as Erik and was Outstanding!!!

[chernjam]

Posted: 11/9/17 at 8:27pm

South Florida said: "I could easily see this now but I think I saw it on PBS and was unimpressed, did that happen?

"

Friends who've seen it on tour have raved about it South Florida... if you end up going, would love to hear your thoughts.  

[Lot666]

Posted: 11/10/17 at 8:20am

johannabarker said: "Excuse me for having good taste. And I would personally take whatLot666 says about me with a grain of salt as well- he's also got a vendetta against me because the two things I criticize often on these board- Love Needs To Die and James Barbour- are very near and dear to him."

You are so clueless. I have never expressed an appreciation for James Barbour, and have repeatedly stated my wish that he would depart Phantom. I've never made any positive comments about him.

[Lot666]

Posted: 11/10/17 at 8:24am

carolinaguy said: "Is it just me, or is the actual ending really really similar to Miss Saigon?"

I don't see the similarity.

 

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A character dies in both shows, but that's hardly a unique plot turn.

Miss Saigon ends with Kim's suicide because she can see no other way to ensure that Chris will take Tam to the U.S. Love Never Dies ends with Meg accidentally shooting Christine in a fit of anger and frustration sparked by something the Phantom says.

[carolinaguy]

Posted: 11/10/17 at 10:35am

Lot666 said: "carolinaguy said: "Is it just me, or is the actual ending really really similar to Miss Saigon?"

I don't see the similarity.

 

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A character dies in both shows, but that's hardly a unique plot turn.

Miss Saigon ends with Kim's suicide because she can see no other way to ensure that Chris will take Tam to the U.S. Love Never Dies ends with Meg accidentally shooting Christine in a fit of anger and frustration sparked by something the Phantom says.

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The mother of a young son dies from a gunshot wound but still gasps out a reprise of a love ballad, while the boy must now try to make a new life with a father he's never known. Pretty similar.

 

Updated On: 11/10/17 at 10:35 AM

[Lot666]

Posted: 11/10/17 at 10:57am

carolinaguy said: "Lot666 said: "carolinaguy said: "Is it just me, or is the actual ending really really similar to Miss Saigon?"

I don't see the similarity.

 

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A character dies in both shows, but that's hardly a unique plot turn.

Miss Saigon ends with Kim's suicide because she can see no other way to ensure that Chris will take Tam to the U.S. Love Never Dies ends with Meg accidentally shooting Christine in a fit of anger and frustration sparked by something the Phantom says."

 

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The mother of a young son dies from a gunshot wound but still gasps out a reprise of a love ballad, while the boy must now try to make a new life with a father he's never known. Pretty similar.

"

I don't see it that way.

 

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The son is the sole reason for Kim's decisive action in Miss Saigon, but not in Love Never Dies, where Meg's action is accidental rather than premeditated and is induced by the Phantom, not the child.

[mozgrrl]

Posted: 11/14/17 at 10:15am

I just found this link to original LND tour merchandise:

http://broadwaymerchandiseshop.com/shows/love-never-dies

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 11/14/17 at 10:54am

How is this selling for the non-subscription based audience?

While I do find the score to be quite good, I find the book to be worse than awful. I can't justify spending Broadway in Chicago prices to sit through this, and am wondering if folks who don't have season subscriptions are leaning the same way.

[Lot666]

Posted: 11/14/17 at 10:59am

mozgrrl said: "I just found this link to original LND tour merchandise:

http://broadwaymerchandiseshop.com/shows/love-never-dies"

I like the hoodie, but not enough to give them $70 for it.

Glad to have my t-shirt and coffee mug from the original London production, as I like their designs much better.

[Lot666]

Posted: 11/14/17 at 11:01am

jimmycurry01 said: "How is this selling for the non-subscription based audience?

While I do find the score to be quite good, I find the book to be worse than awful. I can't justify spending Broadway in Chicago prices to sit through this, and am wondering if folks who don't have season subscriptions are leaning the same way."

I don't have a season subscription; I bought tickets for two performances during the run in my area. It is about 97% sold out for the entire time, with virtually no orchestra seats available.

[deadgirlwalking94]

Posted: 11/14/17 at 11:10am

Lot666 said: "jimmycurry01 said: "How is this selling for the non-subscription based audience?

While I do find the score to be quite good, I find the book to be worse than awful. I can't justify spending Broadway in Chicago prices to sit through this, and am wondering if folks who don't have season subscriptions are leaning the same way."

I don't have a season subscription;I bought tickets for two performances during the run in my area. It is about 97% sold out for the entire time, with virtually no orchestra seats available."

I bought a student rush ticket in Detroit the night before it officially opened, and there were a lot of empty seats around me. I heard it sold a lot more towards the end of that week.

[Babe_Williams]

Posted: 11/15/17 at 2:51pm

jimmycurry01 said: "How is this selling for the non-subscription based audience?

While I do find the score to be quite good, I find the book to be worse than awful. I can't justify spending Broadway in Chicago prices to sit through this, and am wondering if folks who don't have season subscriptions are leaning the same way."

When I saw it in Detroit, the show was sold out that night and i heard it was sold out other nights as well. 

[karatekid1]

Posted: 11/18/17 at 9:16pm

Has Gardar returned to the show or is it still Bronson and Gillis alternating? Also is there a schedule for when Rachel Anne Moore and Meghan Picerno perform?

[karatekid1]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 7:56pm

bump

[pattilupwned]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 8:39pm

From the look of Bronson's Instagram, he seems to be playing the role a few times a week, at least. Gardar seemed to do some press in Florida - as seen on Meghan's Instagram - but not sure what his attendance has been like.

[karatekid1]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 8:46pm

Thanks so much, I wonder if there is a set schedule of the Christine performances. Does Picerno do tuesday nights?