Love Never Dies Broadway 2019?? — Page 2

Lot666 said: "bwayrose7 said: "can't we just leave the legend be?"

This is asilly and tiresome comment, and it's a retread of the argument put forth bysome incredibly silly people when LND opened in London. The existence of LND does not change its predecessor;no one is messing with "the legend" (other than Cameron Mackintosh, and that has nothing to do with LND). If you don't like LND, don't buy a ticket."

Then I'll rephrase. Regardless of the legendary status of POTO, LND is a desperate mess of a show and has no business being on Broadway; if not for its connection to Phantom, this kind of ridiculous, half-baked melodrama would not see the light of day. Frankly, I think Phantom is a very thin melodrama as well, but has the benefit of decent source material, a memorable and sometimes spectacular score (the eight-part counterpoint in "Notes" remains one of my favorite musical moments in theatre) and beautiful production values that elevate it.

For that matter, "silly" and "tiresome" are the very adjectives I would use to describe LND. But that is my personal opinion, and if you have a different one, more power to you. If LND does end up on Broadway, I hope some people find joy and entertainment in it.

Regardless of the legendary status of POTO, LND is a desperate mess of a show and has no business being on Broadway

Any show that can get the funding has "business being on Broadway". That's precisely how the business works. Ticket sales dictate whether it succeeds or not, despite whether anyone considers it a mess, critics or otherwise. LND wouldn't be the first mess on Broadway nor will it be the last. Based on the audience reaction from the Chicago tour stop, there is definitely an enthusiastic audience for the show. The theatre was packed and the crowd went wild for it.

labellaragazza1 said: "Theatrefanboy1 said: "Any idea if it did come to broadway if they would get Ramin and Sierra to perform or would they just get the tour cast. (I mean only in my dreams would Crawford and brightman star) "

I believe Ramin has said he’s done with the role. If it does come, I’d hope they get someone else. I’m sick of the rabid Rierra fanaticism."

I completely agree about the "Rierra" nonsense. It's so high school.

It is extremely unlikely that Mr. Karimloo would return to this role. There is a better chance of Ms. Boggess agreeing to a limited engagement, but I don't really see that happening either (unless ALW himself asks, as a personal favor).

If the show comes to Broadway, I expect it will be with most, if not all, of the touring company.

it would fit nice in the Winter Garden though, with its wide set they can put back in the side towers that were cut for the tour and extend it out into the house a bit more. But I dont want School of Rock to close to be honest.

casting, please no Ramin/Sierra (although I would prefer Sierra over Ramin. Side note, the current London U/S who was on over the easter weekend is a dead ringer vocally for Ramin. Id be more interested in some long running veterans from the Broadway version like Hugh or Howard with Sandra Joseph or some other long running Christine

Was excited to see this article in Variety as it has much more credibility (with some interesting facts that I've not heard before, specifically how well it's doing on the road - outselling 8 other shows) This has to be some vindication to ALW.

Whether you like LND or not - this one is a bit more personal for ALW. Unlike the original, it was a bit more of an original idea for a show - that came from his discussion with Maria Bjorsen who designed the original Phantom. That, plus with the auto-biographical aspects of Phantom and the fact that Phantom was in ALW mind a pinnacle of his life - LND is him, creatively trying to almost come full circle with it.
I have some problems with LND - the original album I listened to and kind of enjoyed (nowhere feel immediately in love with it as I did Sunset Blvd where as soon as I finished listening to the entire score the first time I had to listen to it again). But when I saw the film of Australia's production, I did get swept up into the score and engaged with the story that it was highly enjoyable. And the music definitely stayed with me (Look with your heart is now running through my head as I type this) So I'm happy that in the 8 years since its London premiere, that something that is so deeply personal to ALW is finding new found appreciation and a more receptive audience.

When it arrives on Broadway, I'll certainly be there.

Theatrefanboy1 said: "See I’m impartial to whether Ramin and sierra head it. I just kind of like the idea of two former players returning to the sequel to “headline it”. And I mean maybe float the box office for a bit as well. I have been waiting since the official announcement back in October 2009 for it. I just hope it does come to broadway."

Totally agree with you. Especially if this is a limited run on broadway, would be cool to see the two originals originate it on Broadway - as had been the original plan

While I very much like Mr. Karimloo as a singer and an actor (and a person), I didn't find him as satisfying in the Phantom role as I expected to. His voice is fantastic, but (and I've made this point in other threads here) he's so ridiculously handsome that I am unable to suspend disbelief to the extent that I can perceive him as a "repulsive carcass" - even with the makeup and mask. It didn't help that when I saw him in London in both LND and Phantom 25 at the Albert Hall, he was also too obviously young for the character.

Ms. Boggess, on the other hand, is probably the best Christine I've ever experienced (and I've experienced MANY). She has the right look and demeanor, and she has a near-peerless soprano IMHO. Unfortunately, at this point she has pretty much aged out of the part in the original Phantom, but she is also now about the perfect age for the character in LND. I'd be delighted to have her return for a Broadway run opposite someone like Anthony Warlow, John Owen Jones, or Hugh Panaro.

Lot666 said: "While I very much likeMr. Karimlooas a singer and an actor (and a person), I didn't find him as satisfying in the Phantom role as I expected to. His voice is fantastic, but (and I've made this point in other threads here) he's so ridiculously handsome that I am unable to suspend disbelief to the extent that I can perceive him as a "repulsive carcass" - even with the makeup and mask. It didn't help that when I saw him in London in both LND andPhantom 25at the Albert Hall, he was also too obviously young for the character.

Ms. Boggess, on the other hand, is probably the best Christine I've ever experienced (and I've experienced MANY). She has the right look and demeanor, and she has a near-peerless soprano IMHO. Unfortunately, at this point she haspretty much aged out of the part in the original Phantom, but she is also now about the perfect age for the character in LND. I'd be delighted to have her return for a Broadway run opposite someone like Anthony Warlow, John Owen Jones, or Hugh Panaro."

Sierra and Hugh (or Anthony) would be an awesome Bway LNDs couple, but my gut is saying ALW is going brand new with the 2 main characters. I also don't think he will use Bronson or Gardar either. Bronson is really an amazing Phantom (he should go for the original role at some point), but I feel like he's too young for the LND's Phantom. Haven't seen Gadar. I thought Anna O'Bryne was so regal and a perfect LND's Christine. It's fun to speculate who it could be!!