Phantom of the Opera 2 - Love Never Dies

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Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has decided to write and produce a sequel to one of the world's most popular musicals 'The Phantom of the Opera'.

It's going to be called 'Love Never Dies' and the rumours strongly suggest it's based on the Forsyth book 'The Phantom of Manhattan'. In this book, the Phantom flees to America and works in an amusement park. Christine also happens to be in Manhattan, singing opera still and now married to Raoul. I won't say much more about the storyline in case it spoils it for you but many Phans (myself included) don't like this book very much as it's not true to the original story and characters by Gaston Leroux.

'Love Never Dies' is due to debut in three cities all at once: London, Toronto and Shanghai, roughly in October or November of this year.

No cast has been officially named yet but there's a strong possibility that John Barrowman (Torchwood) or Ramin Karimloo (current London Phantom) may be taking part.

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InsaneStar
InsaneStar
the 01-20-2010 at 19:15
You're right DW, many parts of the plot in the book may be excluded from the musical but the overall storyline of POM is terrible which is why I'm worried about it!
DWandTWFAN
the 01-20-2010 at 17:15
Well in the Phantom of Manhattan book Erik is the father of Christines child, not Raoul. Raoul is also a drunk and aparently the bad man in this musical. Christine also dies, i think she got shot.
But hey just cos its in the book doesnt mean its gonna happen in the new Musical.
InsaneStar
InsaneStar
the 11-08-2009 at 12:01
Unfortunately John Barrowman declined a part in Love Never Dies so now Ramin Karimloo is playing Erik and Joseph Millson is Raoul.
Jasmine Rawlins
the 11-03-2009 at 11:15
Heya, I loved the first Phantom of the Opera and can't wait to see 'Love Never Dies'! And it would really make my day if John Barrowman was to perform in it. He is amazing and i love him dearly....Please Please place John in the cast. I know the production is going to be spectacular. Can't wait! So excited! XxxxxXxxxxX
InsaneStar
InsaneStar
the 09-22-2009 at 22:18
It will play there eventually. It was originally rumoured to be opening in 3 cities (London, New York & Shanghai) but it seems it's just opening in London.

Here's my second update:
insanestar.pointblog.co.uk/Phantom-2-Update.html

There will be a third one tomorrow as it's the POTO book Centenary!
Bobby Theron Wojciechowski
the 09-22-2009 at 22:10
I read that it would be playing in chicago?
grumpypants
grumpypants
the 07-05-2009 at 22:40
I just found out this weekend that my cousin's bloke who works for a company that engineers the moving parts for stage shows is involved in this new production so they will get to see it for free - they are going to let me know if it is any good.

And you have just given me an extra reason to want to go to Vegas ; )
InsaneStar
InsaneStar
the 07-02-2009 at 20:04
Oooh! I'm jealous! I'd love to see the New York version of Phantom (& the Vegas one is meant to be very good too).
grumpypants
grumpypants
the 07-02-2009 at 19:10
I saw Phantom on Broadway in New York a couple of years ago and was totally blown away by it, having gone to see if only knowing the bear bones of the story. We had amazing seats and I absolutely loved it.

I am not sure that anything could top it and like you say, the sequal very rarely does the original justice.
InsaneStar
InsaneStar
the 05-09-2009 at 00:32
I know :o/
rabbyrbest1234
rabbyrbest1234
the 05-08-2009 at 23:17
WOAH rocky?? OH NO!
InsaneStar
InsaneStar
the 05-08-2009 at 22:47
People who have seen the preview have said the music is quite "rock-y" with guitars etc. so I'm even unsure about that!
rabbyrbest1234
rabbyrbest1234
the 05-08-2009 at 21:59
hmm so its IN beteen ... id need alot more info before i cna make my mind up about this,.. and in that process, rewatch the film AND see the musical!!! i am SURE the music and songs will be fantastic.. its andrew lloyd webber! :)
InsaneStar
InsaneStar
the 05-08-2009 at 21:57
Oh yes but it's many, many years later which means she could've gone to America then gone back to France as an elderly woman.
rabbyrbest1234
rabbyrbest1234
the 05-08-2009 at 21:00
thanks tasha :)
valerie
valerie
the 05-08-2009 at 20:47
Sounds interesting/saw Phantom many years ago-a freind was in the orchestra and got me the strangest view point-i will never forget it-i howled for most of it,.
natashacross7747
natashacross7747
the 05-08-2009 at 18:47
Fair enough, i accept and have cancelled block as i have said in the past i believe we all make mistakes
i believe in fairness thats all.
thank you
luv tashaxxx
rabbyrbest1234
rabbyrbest1234
the 05-08-2009 at 17:57
The film the phantom of the opera, teh new one with gerald butler and emma rosusm.. isnt the grave at the end christine's? I swear it was :S
InsaneStar
InsaneStar
the 05-08-2009 at 17:53
I have but that's not where I get my gossip from! ;o)
I'm a member of a Phans Yahoo Group so we all share any news we find.
InsaneStar
InsaneStar
the 05-08-2009 at 17:50
Which film? In all the versions I have she doesn't die, or maybe I'm getting confuzzled?
rabbyrbest1234
rabbyrbest1234
the 05-08-2009 at 17:49
hmm... do u sign up to the newsletter
InsaneStar
InsaneStar
the 05-08-2009 at 17:48
I've just received another update: the release has been pushed back to Spring 2010 :o(
rabbyrbest1234
rabbyrbest1234
the 05-08-2009 at 17:40
i will post a blog apologising tomorrow... i think it wasnt just you... now i know the system and wont do it again only if its a proper bad blog post which is inappropriate. :P hope u forgive me
natashacross7747
natashacross7747
the 05-08-2009 at 17:35
Thanks for the apolige
Luv tashaxxx
rabbyrbest1234
rabbyrbest1234
the 05-08-2009 at 16:13
OH nooo.. u serious? i think that was long ago when i vote for ones i didnt really like.. but i tend not to vote for ones i dont like anymore unless i really dislike it or it is distasteful or offensive.. sorry!
rabbyrbest1234
rabbyrbest1234
the 05-08-2009 at 16:12
OMG she sooo does!!! Oh wait.. in the FILM she dies :S i have been wanting to see the musicals...
katrina
katrina
the 05-08-2009 at 16:11
Usually if the first one rocks, the second one falls a little short :( I think Phantom of the Opera is something that should have just been left alone as it was a great stand alone movie/musical.

On the other hand I really would like to see the second one just to see if it's any good.
natashacross7747
natashacross7747
the 05-08-2009 at 16:07
cause ya keep puting poor star rates on my posts !
idont really care about stars but i thoughts by comments you like my blogs it can be affentsive.
InsaneStar
InsaneStar
the 05-08-2009 at 15:48
Christine doesn't die in the first one, neither does the Phantom, are you confusing this with another musical?
rabbyrbest1234
rabbyrbest1234
the 05-08-2009 at 15:46
natasha did you block me? :O why!
rabbyrbest1234
rabbyrbest1234
the 05-08-2009 at 15:46
THe thing is, in the first one, christine dies!!! :O so its really NOT going to work! and everyone has grown old!!! I think im gonna NOT like this one.. story wise that is, because of the first one, but im sure the music will be great
natashacross7747
natashacross7747
the 05-08-2009 at 15:17
i be intrested in seeing thatxxx
InsaneStar
InsaneStar
the 05-08-2009 at 15:08
Official website: www.loveneverdies.com/

It doesn't have anything on it yet though :o(

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