Love Never Dies -Adelphi Theatre, London 2010 — Page 6

Who has the time for all of that?

Someone, I would guess, who is a much bigger fan of The Phantom of the Opera than you think either reasonable or proper.

I know people who have thought this sequel was a really bad idea since ALW first mentioned it over ten years ago. They couldn't do any thing to stop it, of course, but they can try to counteract the media that have been consistently describing LND as "long awaited" by fans of the original and the gushing of some fans who have been writing and posting that they "JUST CAN'T WAIT" for the show to open for months. A fair number of fans are apparently not in this gushing group. I have no idea what the percentages are, but when all that is available to the public are the RUG-authorized and constructed sites, videos, and cast-member blogs, I think that the "anti's" just got pissed off and set up shop themselves.

Why?
As I suggested, I think it's to put out an opinion other than the official RUG line and the opinions of those who were as convinced that the show would be wonderful before it opened as the antis were that it was a bad idea.

Those who are excited about the show *are* aware of the opposite opinion. I think it's mostly a matter of the people who really dislike the whole idea of a sequel and who dislike this production more and more as information is available just not wanting to sit still and let the "wonderfulness" of LND go unchallenged.

You think it's silly. They think it's not.

There is a lot of snarkiness (snarkyness?) going around. You see it here; not everyone does.

Thanks, Mama.

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Maybe it's because I don't live in the UK, but I don't see this widespread outpouring of instant love and acceptance for the show. At least, not anything more than the usual marketing campaign for a big-budget show. Posting opinions on boards and blogs is normal, but starting Facebook fan pages devoted to denouncing a show that has not been seen? Yeah, I'd say that's just as immature as saying the show is going to be a huge hit because it is tied to ALW and Phantom. The thing is, how many people said that? I'm guessing not nearly as many.

The LOVE SHOULD DIE "campaign" makes it clear that it is not delusional to think it's going to stop the show.

Really? I'd be curious to see how a Facebook page is going to either get producers to pull a show or convince tourists not to buy tickets. And online petitions always work! I love listening to my CD of the La Cage Broadway revival! Whatever...as long as it keeps the kids off the streets, I guess.

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"Maybe it's because I don't live in the UK, but I don't see this widespread outpouring of instant love and acceptance for the show. At least, not anything more than the usual marketing campaign for a big-budget show. Posting opinions on boards and blogs is normal, but starting Facebook fan pages devoted to denouncing a show that has not been seen?
Yeah, I'd say that's just as immature as saying the show is going to be a huge hit because it is tied to ALW and Phantom. The thing is, how many people said that? I'm guessing not nearly as many.
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The official RUG facebook fan page has 7000 plus members.

https://www.facebook.com/loveneverdies?ref=ts#!/posted.php?id=128086614895&share_id=360438575624&comments=1#s360438575624

Read some posts if you like. There are some critical comments, but a lot of posts are along the line of " Sooo Can't wait till the 17th March ............ I know i will be blown away "

There is also an official Love Never Dies web page. I have no idea how many people are members there. They don't say. I suppose that these are not impressive numbers to you, but there has been a lot of interest in this show for quite a while in some circles (clearly, not your circles).
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The LOVE SHOULD DIE "campaign" makes it clear that it is not delusional to think it's going to stop the show.

Really? I'd be curious to see how a Facebook page is going to either get producers to pull a show or convince tourists not to buy tickets. And online petitions always work! I love listening to my CD of the La Cage Broadway revival! Whatever...as long as it keeps the kids off the streets, I guess.
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I can't be sure since I don't know ThankstoPhantom, but I think he/she misspoke. I haven't read anything about trying to stop the show. I did see one of those useless email petitions some months ago, but I haven't seen anything like it recently. I think that people who didn't want any sequel at all or are disappointed or angry at what has been done to the characters and the story in Love Never Dies are quite aware that the show is open and will run until the producers take it down.

I also think that they would be pleased if it closed tomorrow

You will now be accused of insulting the show because you

A Hate ALW
B Want the show to fail
C have not actually seen it

The ALW fans on here are beyond crazy when it comes to this show

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Very True

Some of the stuff they are coming out with is crazy

One guy on this thread wrote on the Broadway World that he doubts the show is bad because so many talented people are involved

I mean really?
Does he think just bad writers create flops?

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I'm sure we will get lots of baby reviews on here in the next 10 days but most people respect its in previews and will hold back.
This thread will become 'electric' on the eve of the 9th and into the 10th.
I'm seeing it on Monday 8th.

The only other stunning bit is when Christine appears as a vision in the same modern golden dress she wears in the video preview--suddenly wind starts blowing underneath her as she strikes a Bond girl pose and gold fabric covers her making it seem as if she's engulfed in flames--STUNNING AND SEXY AS HELL.

That's cool. Does she look like she does in the video, though, like she stepped out of the pages of VOGUE, rather than...whatever year it is in the show, 1880?

My words were just too convoluted. Basically I was backing up Sally.

Here's what I meant to say that the page put up itself:
Love Should Die statement of purpose.

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Updated On: 2/25/10 at 12:44 AM

I saw it last night, in full, from start to finish, with Sierra Boggess on in it!

You know what, it has problems, its not perfect yet, but I very much liked it. It has lovely songs in places, the set is stunning (though it doesnt hang together as a whole concept - and one set is truly dreadful, though others are beautiful).

The problem people seem to have with it is that they wanted something very similar to the original Phantom and it doesnt happen. Many people seem to want a carbon copy with falling sets and huge tricks, stunts and spectical. Thank God we dont get it. Go and see it - its not perfect by any means, though go to see it as a piece on its own and as a "domestic" drama. Its much smaller, much more focused, many less characters appear, its timescale is tighter its scope is smaller. Its a good footnote to the original.

And I didnt feel that the psychology of the characters had been betrayed. Things have clearly changed over 10 years as one imagines they would in life, especially after the events of the original. If one doesnt change in 10 years in ones out look on life and motivations then there is something wrong with you! Which brings me back to the Phantogs across the net moaning about change and development they clearly arent capable of themselves! and whos lives and outlook have remained almost the same as they were 10 years ago - move on!

There is also a reason that the audience dont give it a standing ovation - after the ending of Love Never Dies it would be very odd to suddenly leap to the feet screaming approval!

I cant think of anything I have seen that is like it. Its effect has grown on me since I saw it and I am still humming the score and so on - and I dont like musicals much!

Am I a loan voice in the darkness I wonder.

Not bad at all, thanking you for asking. Been so busy recently I hardly have time to log on most days/nights to read or post. Hows you? Good it would seem!

Oh how I wish it was his long awaited production of 'A Star Is Born' that was opening next week.