WHEW, What a relief..I didn't want 2 see anything from LND because Sequels (usually) SUCK! but, this looks/ sounds amazing! NOW I'M EXCITED I feel a quest coming on, BUT not so sure the local NASHVILLE walmart is going to have this DVD. PROPS for the rich/gorgeous LOOK of the production. but, I'm not surprised, That 'down undah' lot (& yes, that includes WETA in N. Zeal) are SO creative in everything they do! be it stage or screen Aussies give all their productions BIG Heart & Unabashed JOY
@comactortony you can order it on the wal-mart website (release date may 29). there is going to be a cinema showing feb 28 and march 7 at 7:30 if you'd rather check that out before buying the dvd
@kendrarussell WHOA...hello?..Well, how nice, A REPLY..hm, I kind of think of these comment posts as 'a letter in a bottle', tossing it out there into to cyberSpace & never really expect to get an answer, so I'm pleasantly surprised not just to get a reply but, one so considerate and well researched! WELL DONE DAHLING! Thank you so much for the 4-11 i CANT WAIT! *smootches*
Extra kudos to ALW for allowing this production to be filmed! This is SOOOO MUCH BETTER than shitty movie versions. Now if only Broadway would follow suit and take a leaf out of his book then there's little need for people to resort to bootlegging, or rather rely much on it. Once again, my sincere thanks to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber for the opportunity to have this on video! Oh God, he could've done this with Phantom, Evita (imagine having DVDs of both the OLC & OBC!!!), & Sunset Blvd... :D
The BluRay and DVD was released in Australia this week and the production is superb. Having seen the show only a week ago live, the disc is a perfect reproduction of a stunning show. Maybe you can buy it online on several local sites, like JBHiFi Online
I wasn't sure what to think of LND at first. It's looking very promising though. <3 I love Ramin and Sierra, but the more I see of Ben and Anna, the more I like them. Bravisima Australia!!! This better come to the U.S. soon!
Hey all you crazy Love Never Dies fans. Don't listen to the naysayers, the Australian Production is absolutely phenomenal. Nothing like the disastrous London production - not speaking of the cast though, the London cast were all incredible. But those of you not wanting to wait until May to see the show on Blu-Ray.....go to Amazon in the UK online and order now for release on March 12th. Takes 10 - 14 days for delivery. NOTE: DON'T ORDER THE DVD. ONLY THE BLU-RAY VERSION WILL PLAY IN THE USA!!
I was lucky enough to see both performances! and I think the Australian staging was better and both casts did fantastic jobs but while I have to give Australia the staging award in my book, I just have to give it to Sierra and Ramin. They were fantastic. Unfortunately when I went to the London one I didn't get to see Ramin. But I have heard him on the CD. Still Tam Mutu was great and I apparently Mutu and Boggess are engaged! Finally Phantom and Christine get to be together!
The set up of this is marvelous. I like it better than the West End version, with the model Christine. The painting, I think, is much better. And that opening cut of the circus? WOW. I also think these actors did a good job. My heart still lies with Ramin and Sierra, but these did well too. =)
Just saw Premier night in Sydney on 12 Jan. wept all thru' the first half. Absolutely beautiful. Staging, sets, music, acting, singing, the people in the glass prisms...All so beautiful...so very beautiful...
I came over from Perth this weekend to see this...it was the most amazing set i have ever seen and the story was a great continuation with beautiful music. Everything about it was great!
amazing this version. to me it was better than London. Ramin and sierra were great but I think this phantom has more precence than ramin. Ramin love him!!! but this guy has sth darker which technically the phantom has to have.
I can't wait until this comes out on March 12th 2012, put it on my birthday list because I want a memory of the show even if it isn't the London version, it looks so spectacular and it is pretty much the same music
When those doors slowly swing open on the BAMS intro (and PotO journey to cemetery music) as they do and he is standing there so tall and formidable and amazing and she faints- that is classic gothic perfection! lol
And love how she has her arm around him as he carries her...oh, I hope the U.S. will have the option to this DVD!!!!
@honeyphan2 I know, in the London production she doesn't fate at all, just sort of gets mad at him about the fact that she had been lured to him after ten years of seperation; here it is so much more dramatic as she actually faints! OMG I wanted the DVD so bad now it looks so nice and extravagant :)
Bravo and Brava!! Awesome, simply awesome- the costumes, the designs, the actors...I can only hope and pray that they also make the DVD for region 1 so we Americans will be able to share in this triumph! :)
@kendrarussell - I really hope so! A friend told me the 25th anniversary DVD for PotO (that Ramin and Sierra are doing) won't be Region 1 at this time. She even wrote RUG to ask about it and they told her at the time there are no plans to make one but they might in the future- hope "might" turns to "will"- lol ... but as you said, this is a worldwide presentation so chances are high for the U.S. :D
@honeyphan2 concerning the 25th anniversry. one article mentioned that other regions, like australia, germany, etc would get the dvd in early 2012. of course, i probably will get a multiregion player.
i think lord webber is trying to use the lnd dvd as a promotion device, at least a little bit. so that definitly increases the chance of us getting the dvd.
looks like the melbourne production is again different from the 2 versions i saw in westend. i believe they are trying to improve and make it even better! i wish i can see it again!!!!
when they announced/confirmed that this production would be recorded (September 15th) I really was hoping to see Sierra and Ramin -since they will be in the 25th anniversary of POTO it would make sense to have them also in the DVD recording of LND- but now I REALLY want to see Anna and Ben on DVD, they look stunning! Bravo Australia!!!!
Yes I can't really remember which came first, ALW's 50th or Beautiful Game..it's all a bit of a blurr. I'm actually a professional performer here in London & have been treading the boards for the past 16 years so I know most of ALW's work back to front and inside out . The point I was trying to make was that musically LND has been lifted from so many of his other shows it can't be called original or his best work. It was reworked so many times in London in was nick named The Paint Never Dries!
@davidajsullivan70 Yeah. I find it funny how composers lift stuff from their previous musicals. For ALW, Woman in White and Aspects of Love sound almost exactly the same. As for this, the major thing I've heard is a reworking of a couple of melodies from the POTO movie. I would love to hear what else you've heard.
I saw the London production last night & was very disappointed. There was nothing wrong with the talent or production values, which were outstanding, but the flaws lay within the writing itself. Many phrases of music have been lifted from his other shows or merely one note within a phrase has been changed. The whole of the main song "Love Never Dies" was lifted from "The Beautiful Game" & the lyrics changed. I understand the show has been reworked for Oz but this is by no means his best work
@davidajsullivan70 The title song was actually first written for the sequel and was premiered at ALW's 50th celebration as the song "the Heart is Slow to Learn" (I'm going to double check my resources, but I know this is true) and was later used in "the Beautiful Game" as "Our Kind of Love" with lyrical and some musical changes. It was finally put into the sequel with title and lyrical changes. It has kind of an interesting history.
Visually, the set looks so much more amazing here than in London. The show SHOULD look like this - there are a few changes, that I see here that I dislike from the London show, and the costumes aren't as nice as London's - however I haven't seen the Aus production, I would love too - but I doubt it'll ever happen. I will be buying the DVD though!!! :')
Can't wait for the DVD to come out of this. I really hope they use professional shots like what's in this video. I understand they're doing a live performance. I hope they make it like a real movie. I love seeing shots of the full stage and sets but it'd be nice with some close ups
@Oblivion1313 Of course there'll be both general shots and close ups :))) Well, I can't say like "100%", but 99,9% that recording will be no worse than these clips ;))
Also, I do have to agree with some of those on here. The plot and lyrics are the weak point of this show. Australia did an amazing job with recreating the show, but the story and lyrics need work. These are the things holding this show back from premiering on Broadway. No amount of set change or costume is going to make up for these weaknesses, and I think Webber is starting to realize that. It's a wonderful, but it still needs work.
@timesage61889 they've changed lots of lyrics in this production too, by the way. And definitely to the better. The beginning of "BAMS", a new piece for "DTTH" instead of just repeating"Deal the card/I call your bluff"twice;they've re-written "Dear Old Friend" almost entirely, they've changed"Only For You"lyrics, added a duet between daughter and mother Giry, and they've corrected some of theweakest lines such as Fleck's "It was empty as a tomb" (Now it's "silent", which if more likely to be :))
@Marselenok Thanks for the update. I'm glad they're tinkering with the lyrics. I just wish RUG didn't take down the recordings of the show that were on here.
@BusinessDog2000 Are they? I doubt it. This show is successful commercially (unlike its London relative) so I really doubt there will be a DVD of this in the nearest future. Look, after Lloyd Webber's only brief announcement not a word about this DVD, nowhere! No release date, no filming date, no confirmation. Repeat: now I doubt there really will be a DVD of this amazing Australian production.
@Marselenok Just because there is no official "release date" doesn't mean it isn't in the works. They announced a 'Mary Poppins' Aussie cast recording WAY before setting any dates and delivered. Our Aussie theater reps don't bullshit and just announce nothing. And they filmed CATS, didn't they? Not to mention all the DVDs of Cirque du Soleil live shows that are still touring and are extremely successful and selling out. And this isn't a show that can be easily packed up and put on tour either.
@BusinessDog2000 And I also think keeping this production within Australia and canceling the Broadway version would be a good move. I have a feeling it wouldn't get the warm reception that it got here. Too many haters.
@BusinessDog2000 Look, don't get me wrong! I LOVE this Musical, I ADORE Australian production and I really DO WANT the DVD of it, certainly :) Its just that now I DOUBT it will be made. Not just because of "release date", but because of the fact NOTHING at all has been said about it NOWHERE since the Andrew interview, THAT'S ALL! :) Repeat: I WANT this DVD as much as any other true fan of this Musical, that's why I'm so worried and suspicious about it, OK? :)
@Marselenok I understand you don't want to get your hopes up, but have a little faith. It doesn't have many places to go after Melbourne (without some huge alterations to the set/stage that will most likely 'kill' the magic of it) so preserving its original glory on DVD would be a very wise move on their side ;)
@BusinessDog2000 No, I've never seen the showLIVE,I'm just a poorRussianstudent :)) However, I've seen many parts of London production here onYouTube (though withawful filming angle, bad video quality and withoutBAMS part of Act 1), so I've got a certain impressionof it (not very impressive though :)) AndI'veseenfewvideosofAustralianproductionhereas well.THEYimpressed me greatly, every single part gives the London one 100 points ahead :)) I adore Australian Meg, can watch since 1:40 endlessly :)
@BusinessDog2000 And about faith :) We here in Russia have a nice proverb, it says "Hope for the best, but prepare to the worst". That's exactly how I deal with this promised Australian DVD :)
I have one request from all of you who decide to comment on here, and it is to please respect the opinions of others. You don't have to agree with them, but you should not disrespect them by voting their posts down. Opinions are not right or wrong. They are just thoughts people have one something. We are all apart of the Phantom Family, and family members respect each other. Please show others on youtube that respect is the right things to do even on the internet.
@timesage61889 Yeah yeah I know- respect others opinions etc. But I just can't help myself to shoot down the "opinion" of someone bashing on this show when they haven't even seen it (which is pretty much anyone overseas). So yeah. "Don't have to be a chef to tell the soup is too salty"...but you gotta actually taste it first.
@BusinessDog2000 I see what you're saying, but there is a wealth of information out there about this show. People can form an opinion based on seeing it, hearing it, or reading about it. Some people who dislike the show don't like it because of the story, which is easily available on the internet. Some dislike it because it's a sequel to a wonderful show. I was against at first on the basis of it being a sequel.
I was in London and thought it would be cool to go to the opening of a new Webber show. I bought the soundtrack, listened to it, and liked it. Seeing the show furthered my liking. What I'm trying to say is that there are so many variables that go into forming an opinion about something and not everyone is going to have the same ones to form their opinion.
The show IS AMAZING!!!! Saw it again last night and it just gets better and better! ALW is a genius and the Australian production gives the incredible score the exquisite setting it deserves, Bravo to ALL concerned!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think, even if they did, this version otherwise kicks the London version's butt, just from what I've seen. But really, sequel opportunity (and the opportunity for more money) notwithstanding, why on Earth would ALW pick a rotten novel like The Phantom of Manhattan as his inspiration?
@leftyliz140 I know right? I love everything about Love Never Dies EXCEPT the goddamn plot. As a standalone story it wouldn't be so bad, but as a continuation of Phantom of the Opera, THE Phantom of the Opera, it completely butchers the characters and everything the original story was about. Why Phantom of Manhattan....my god WHY?!?
I do love the music and performance, and would be thrilled if these rumours about the Australian cast recording is true. Ben Lewis is my current drug
@Ryoko48 Is there really a rumor of an Australian Recording? I've only heard of a DVD coming out for this cast and a possible end to the idea of coming to Broadway.
@timesage61889 Oh I kinda meant the DVD when I said that. Is there much of a difference between the two? (one has audio and visual while the other just has audio...?)
@Ryoko48 Ok. I wish they would come out with a CD of the show because I think it deserves one. Yet, I can live with a DVD so I can watch whenever I want.
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*insert comment about how gorgeous sets and costumes don't make up for a crappy PLOT* *receive enough negative votes from the very people who say that those who don't like the show are trying to squelch the opinions of those who do as to hide my comment* Is it really that hard to just vote up the comments you do like and leave the ones you don't like alone? I don't vote down the opinions of those who do like the show just because I don't like the show. We are ALL entitled to OUR OWN opinions.
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@THEATREisJOY Then you have absolutely no room to complain about those who don't like the show supposedly suppressing the opinions of those who do. Also congratulations to all those who voted my comment down to the point that it's hidden! You proved my point! *claps for the people who through voting the comment down have just revealed their double standards*
Yes, this IS beautiful. Truly beautiful. I want to see the whole production on DVD so desperately (I'm 17 living in Russia so... this now seems my only chance of seeing this marvel well... kinda "live")
After seeing this clip, I am honestly considering going for a second dose of wonderment that is Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies... oh, how I pity my poor wallet!!!
This production alone looks better than the one in London. I love Bob Crowley as a set designer but when I saw the stills for the London production, I thought, "That's the best you can do?"
This looks AMAZING!!!!! Like, WOW! But though this Phantom is good, I think they need to ship Ramin over to Melbourne..... Or replace the London version with this.
It's really a shame that Ramin got stuck with the 'not so good' version that is now getting taken off the West End anyway. I think the bad reviews he got for the original LND is one of the reasons why he doesn't want to be the Phantom anymore.
When they did the 'revamp' in London last november this shoulda been what they did!
The staging of this is exquisite! I love the Beauty Underneath mirrors! I am really hoping this is made into a DVD for those of us who can't attend the live production.
It's not going to Broadway (*sad*), but they are filming this production and releasing it on DVD. Personally, I would have liked to see a filmed version of the original LONDON cast (ie; Ramin and Sierra, Summer, Liz, Joseph, etc.), however this looks incredibly astounding. The sets and costumes look visually fantastic.
@davidjohncooke1 they are wanting to film it, but nothing has truly been confirmed yet. at least not by the cast. they are trying though so hopefully it will be filmed
@kendrarussell I hope they do the Australian version! I saw Dr Zjivago (spelling?) in Melbourne and they had a full page advert in the program to Pre-Order the cast album. They have just announced that for "legal reasons" the cast album will NOT be recorded!
For the first time ever, Broadway audiences get the short end of the stick with this one... Coming from a massive Broadway baby stuck 4 hours away from Melbourne, I am soooo happy to have seen this... I will make it to Broadway someday, but while this is in Melbourne and I'm only 17, I am so thankful to ALW for bringing it here!
I still wish it would come to Broadway, this just looks so amazing. I want to see it live so badly!!!!! So beautiful, the story, the costumes, the music it's all amazing!!!
This version of Only For You sounds SOOO much better! These sets and costumes look amazing, and I even thought Beauty Underneath wouldn't compete but I'm wrong again :) (Ramin is and always will be my phantom but this is all just amazing)
@LoverOfMusic12332@gemmyvy Can I make you jealous even more...since I’m a front of house usher for it :) 3+ times a week seeing it is really splendid.
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WHAT IS IT WITH YOU AND ELTON JOHN!? RELEASE THE LONDON CAST YOU BASTARD! Thank you.
LaylaClapton05 3 days ago
seen it 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 stars
warjakeboy 6 days ago
Does anyone else want to hug the little boy who plays Gustave? I know I do! He is so cute!
yoyojiy 1 week ago
WHEW, What a relief..I didn't want 2 see anything from LND because Sequels (usually) SUCK! but, this looks/ sounds amazing! NOW I'M EXCITED I feel a quest coming on, BUT not so sure the local NASHVILLE walmart is going to have this DVD. PROPS for the rich/gorgeous LOOK of the production. but, I'm not surprised, That 'down undah' lot (& yes, that includes WETA in N. Zeal) are SO creative in everything they do! be it stage or screen Aussies give all their productions BIG Heart & Unabashed JOY
comactortony 1 week ago
@comactortony you can order it on the wal-mart website (release date may 29). there is going to be a cinema showing feb 28 and march 7 at 7:30 if you'd rather check that out before buying the dvd
kendrarussell 1 week ago 3
@kendrarussell WHOA...hello?..Well, how nice, A REPLY..hm, I kind of think of these comment posts as 'a letter in a bottle', tossing it out there into to cyberSpace & never really expect to get an answer, so I'm pleasantly surprised not just to get a reply but, one so considerate and well researched! WELL DONE DAHLING! Thank you so much for the 4-11 i CANT WAIT! *smootches*
comactortony 1 week ago
We were front row last week & it was simply superb! Extremely emotional.... Just brilliant!!
malibumut 1 week ago
Btw, I forgot to add. The performances of Ben Lewis and Anna O'Byrne are far more superior than Ramin & Sierra! Love both of them!
KateBushDepot 1 week ago
Extra kudos to ALW for allowing this production to be filmed! This is SOOOO MUCH BETTER than shitty movie versions. Now if only Broadway would follow suit and take a leaf out of his book then there's little need for people to resort to bootlegging, or rather rely much on it. Once again, my sincere thanks to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber for the opportunity to have this on video! Oh God, he could've done this with Phantom, Evita (imagine having DVDs of both the OLC & OBC!!!), & Sunset Blvd... :D
KateBushDepot 1 week ago
bem lewis you are a amazing singer
mrdanthomo 1 week ago
@mrdanthomo He's fantastic!!!
kubism1978 1 week ago
The BluRay and DVD was released in Australia this week and the production is superb. Having seen the show only a week ago live, the disc is a perfect reproduction of a stunning show. Maybe you can buy it online on several local sites, like JBHiFi Online
moormovies 2 weeks ago
When Christine faints.. always reminds me of the Music of the Night when she passes out after seeing the Christine in the mirror. Oh so amazing.
PhantomMan400 2 weeks ago
I wasn't sure what to think of LND at first. It's looking very promising though. <3 I love Ramin and Sierra, but the more I see of Ben and Anna, the more I like them. Bravisima Australia!!! This better come to the U.S. soon!
burgermainia15 3 weeks ago 2
@burgermainia15 May 29th!!! Pre-order on Amazon!
srowley6 2 weeks ago
@srowley6 Omg thx so much!!!!!! I've been dying to know when it comes out!!!!!! I will do that!
burgermainia15 2 weeks ago
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Hey all you crazy Love Never Dies fans. Don't listen to the naysayers, the Australian Production is absolutely phenomenal. Nothing like the disastrous London production - not speaking of the cast though, the London cast were all incredible. But those of you not wanting to wait until May to see the show on Blu-Ray.....go to Amazon in the UK online and order now for release on March 12th. Takes 10 - 14 days for delivery. NOTE: DON'T ORDER THE DVD. ONLY THE BLU-RAY VERSION WILL PLAY IN THE USA!!
scootershmoo 3 weeks ago
In my opinion Sierra and Ben are on the top of my list. Can't wait to see the DVD on Blu Ray.
musicwiz123 4 weeks ago
I was lucky enough to see both performances! and I think the Australian staging was better and both casts did fantastic jobs but while I have to give Australia the staging award in my book, I just have to give it to Sierra and Ramin. They were fantastic. Unfortunately when I went to the London one I didn't get to see Ramin. But I have heard him on the CD. Still Tam Mutu was great and I apparently Mutu and Boggess are engaged! Finally Phantom and Christine get to be together!
bibbsy123abc 1 month ago
its soo different from the British one I heard
moonlightrose91 1 month ago
So excited!!
moonlightrose91 1 month ago
The set up of this is marvelous. I like it better than the West End version, with the model Christine. The painting, I think, is much better. And that opening cut of the circus? WOW. I also think these actors did a good job. My heart still lies with Ramin and Sierra, but these did well too. =)
furba4eva 1 month ago
@furba4eva wait til you see how they've improved on the dvd
kendrarussell 1 month ago
Pretty Cool!
BooBop1987 1 month ago
Just saw Premier night in Sydney on 12 Jan. wept all thru' the first half. Absolutely beautiful. Staging, sets, music, acting, singing, the people in the glass prisms...All so beautiful...so very beautiful...
Marylmac 1 month ago
He's no Ramin...but I still can't wait for this thing! :D I'm so so so glad they recorded it.
JoBrosfangirl 1 month ago
Both London and Australia are amazing!!!!
VanessaYeung1113 1 month ago
The actress playing Christine reminds me of Susanna Foster when she played the role in the 1943 film. Like if you see it.
dylantiger2 2 months ago 2
@dylantiger2
Glad to see I'm not the only one who knows that version (which is my personal favorite of all the movies).
Yes, I do see and hear the resemblence. I can't wait til this comes out!!
gamesport88 1 month ago
Like poto, my breath has been taken away...once moooore!!! <3
burgermainia15 2 months ago 2
i want that blue dress christine was wearing!!! dear GOD its GORGEOUS!!!!!
inaru12553 2 months ago 2
I came over from Perth this weekend to see this...it was the most amazing set i have ever seen and the story was a great continuation with beautiful music. Everything about it was great!
sausageyman 3 months ago
Might just go all the way to Australia for this...
IsabelleMarinozzi 3 months ago
amazing this version. to me it was better than London. Ramin and sierra were great but I think this phantom has more precence than ramin. Ramin love him!!! but this guy has sth darker which technically the phantom has to have.
Lukejoker3 3 months ago
I can't wait until this comes out on March 12th 2012, put it on my birthday list because I want a memory of the show even if it isn't the London version, it looks so spectacular and it is pretty much the same music
PhantomFan1a 4 months ago
Any chance you'll post the trailer that was shown in cinema's before the Phantom25 concert? I would love to see that again?
nikki625 4 months ago
@nikki625 could you please tell what scenes were shown in the trailer you saw in cinema?
Marselenok 4 months ago
1:53 Geoffrey Rush?
G1ngerD4n 4 months ago
@G1ngerD4n LOL that reminded me of something, my aunt sat two rows behind Geoffrey Rush when she went to see a musical, I've forgotten which one. x'D
Rosybub 3 months ago
P.S: I can't wait to get the DVD - thank you so much for making this available to us!
rhapsodyenbleuclair 4 months ago 2
Anna and Ben are every bit as magnificent as Sierra and Ramin, Emmy and Gerard, and Sarah and Michael...
Each couple brings their own exquisiteness to this story. Bravo to all!!
rhapsodyenbleuclair 4 months ago 3
Thank you!! Totally love this!
God bless.
rhapsodyenbleuclair 4 months ago
Wow. I love the new staging! It's so different from what I've seen of the London production. I'm really interested in getting this DVD now... :D
heringtonchick 4 months ago
I'm sorry. I adore Ramin. I would sell my soul to The Really Useful Group to see the London production on DVD like this.
itsmeLAURAAA 4 months ago
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ben is a big disappointment :((( he doesnt do that last song justice!!! ramin ftw <3
politicalcorruption 4 months ago
@politicalcorruption he definitely did it justice the times i've seen him. perhaps he just had a bad night when you saw him?
fuego577 4 months ago
OMG is just brilliant ! all ALW is !!! terrific I adore his productions ! YaY
aTnavarrow 4 months ago
I cant wait to get this on DVD.
huka0104 4 months ago
I seriously think that the reason they've closed down the London show is because they want to make it look and sound as epic as in Australia.
OushGisher 5 months ago
When those doors slowly swing open on the BAMS intro (and PotO journey to cemetery music) as they do and he is standing there so tall and formidable and amazing and she faints- that is classic gothic perfection! lol
And love how she has her arm around him as he carries her...oh, I hope the U.S. will have the option to this DVD!!!!
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@honeyphan2 I know, in the London production she doesn't fate at all, just sort of gets mad at him about the fact that she had been lured to him after ten years of seperation; here it is so much more dramatic as she actually faints! OMG I wanted the DVD so bad now it looks so nice and extravagant :)
PhantomFan1a 5 months ago
Bravo and Brava!! Awesome, simply awesome- the costumes, the designs, the actors...I can only hope and pray that they also make the DVD for region 1 so we Americans will be able to share in this triumph! :)
honeyphan2 5 months ago in playlist LND AU
@honeyphan2 It is supposed to be worldwide release. and universal did the filming. i highly doubt we wont get the dvd.
kendrarussell 5 months ago
@kendrarussell - I really hope so! A friend told me the 25th anniversary DVD for PotO (that Ramin and Sierra are doing) won't be Region 1 at this time. She even wrote RUG to ask about it and they told her at the time there are no plans to make one but they might in the future- hope "might" turns to "will"- lol ... but as you said, this is a worldwide presentation so chances are high for the U.S. :D
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@honeyphan2 concerning the 25th anniversry. one article mentioned that other regions, like australia, germany, etc would get the dvd in early 2012. of course, i probably will get a multiregion player.
i think lord webber is trying to use the lnd dvd as a promotion device, at least a little bit. so that definitly increases the chance of us getting the dvd.
kendrarussell 5 months ago
@honeyphan2 Yes I have been lied to by the RUG as well.
egamer25 4 months ago
This looks so much better and improved!
LOVxxE 5 months ago
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This one looks so much more...fitting to the first one! Mysterious and haunting! Looks amazing!
LOVxxE 5 months ago
This one looks so much more...fitting to the first one! Mysterious and haunting! Looks amazing!
LOVxxE 5 months ago 2
The sets look absolutely amazing!!!
beechinny 5 months ago
2:32 Freaky dinosaur thing!
Hotdogs3131995 5 months ago 3
@Hotdogs3131995 That's me!
matticusj1 5 months ago
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Does it look better from the audience than it does here? This proshot makes it seem incredibly annoying.
Bremen25 5 months ago
can't wait for this to be out on dvd !!!!!
belleinta 5 months ago
this was epic!
zanessandclana4ever 5 months ago
Andrew is a good story teller (:
iluvrimmel 5 months ago
looks like the melbourne production is again different from the 2 versions i saw in westend. i believe they are trying to improve and make it even better! i wish i can see it again!!!!
benjtan 5 months ago
It's too bad they closed the production on Westend. But I hope to catch it in Melb or Syd :)
binary0018 5 months ago
I saw it. It was gorgeous. The sets and costumes are DIVINE.
ntherewas1 5 months ago
I preferre the West End production.. This looks too different :(
GrimshawJedward 5 months ago
when they announced/confirmed that this production would be recorded (September 15th) I really was hoping to see Sierra and Ramin -since they will be in the 25th anniversary of POTO it would make sense to have them also in the DVD recording of LND- but now I REALLY want to see Anna and Ben on DVD, they look stunning! Bravo Australia!!!!
aledu89 5 months ago 33
@aledu89 *Ben and Anna show up to work on the 15th*
Stage Manager: "Uh sorry guys, we've just brought in Ramin and Sierra to take your roles for the recording tonight. Can you please wait outside?"
Ben: "Uhh, why??"
Stage Manager: "Because the fans are fucking retarded"
BusinessDog2000 5 months ago 7
Im so glad I saw this in Melbourne, Im sooo going to stalk it to Sydney.
Gahoyify 6 months ago
Yes I can't really remember which came first, ALW's 50th or Beautiful Game..it's all a bit of a blurr. I'm actually a professional performer here in London & have been treading the boards for the past 16 years so I know most of ALW's work back to front and inside out . The point I was trying to make was that musically LND has been lifted from so many of his other shows it can't be called original or his best work. It was reworked so many times in London in was nick named The Paint Never Dries!
davidajsullivan70 6 months ago
@davidajsullivan70 Yeah. I find it funny how composers lift stuff from their previous musicals. For ALW, Woman in White and Aspects of Love sound almost exactly the same. As for this, the major thing I've heard is a reworking of a couple of melodies from the POTO movie. I would love to hear what else you've heard.
timesage61889 5 months ago
I saw the London production last night & was very disappointed. There was nothing wrong with the talent or production values, which were outstanding, but the flaws lay within the writing itself. Many phrases of music have been lifted from his other shows or merely one note within a phrase has been changed. The whole of the main song "Love Never Dies" was lifted from "The Beautiful Game" & the lyrics changed. I understand the show has been reworked for Oz but this is by no means his best work
davidajsullivan70 6 months ago
@davidajsullivan70 The title song was actually first written for the sequel and was premiered at ALW's 50th celebration as the song "the Heart is Slow to Learn" (I'm going to double check my resources, but I know this is true) and was later used in "the Beautiful Game" as "Our Kind of Love" with lyrical and some musical changes. It was finally put into the sequel with title and lyrical changes. It has kind of an interesting history.
timesage61889 6 months ago
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auto4532 6 months ago
Visually, the set looks so much more amazing here than in London. The show SHOULD look like this - there are a few changes, that I see here that I dislike from the London show, and the costumes aren't as nice as London's - however I haven't seen the Aus production, I would love too - but I doubt it'll ever happen. I will be buying the DVD though!!! :')
mikeride101 6 months ago
Can't wait for the DVD to come out of this. I really hope they use professional shots like what's in this video. I understand they're doing a live performance. I hope they make it like a real movie. I love seeing shots of the full stage and sets but it'd be nice with some close ups
Oblivion1313 6 months ago
@Oblivion1313 Of course there'll be both general shots and close ups :))) Well, I can't say like "100%", but 99,9% that recording will be no worse than these clips ;))
Marselenok 6 months ago
@Marselenok Great news. I'm excited to finally be able to see the show. I think the footage in this is brilliant
Oblivion1313 6 months ago
Jack is so cute as Gustave
chaumander1 6 months ago
They're filming this for worldwide release next month! SOOOO EXCITED
1492studios 6 months ago
This is looking even more amazing with each lot of new clips that are released. Can't wait to see it!
musikmadchen3 6 months ago
This is STUNNING, and makes way more sense than the original LND, i diskiked the show especially visually, this is how it should like!!
Also the staging makes it so much more atmospheric!
ripperzipp2r 6 months ago
Anna looks beautiful
TheDisneygirl211 6 months ago
Bought tickets for my fourth viewing and already planning my fifth!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! -3
Illyria144 6 months ago
i have seen the show and it was AMAZING i loved it i want to see it 10000000 times again !
436musicgirl 6 months ago
I would kill to see footage of Beauty Underneath. It looks really cool
timesage61889 7 months ago
Also, I do have to agree with some of those on here. The plot and lyrics are the weak point of this show. Australia did an amazing job with recreating the show, but the story and lyrics need work. These are the things holding this show back from premiering on Broadway. No amount of set change or costume is going to make up for these weaknesses, and I think Webber is starting to realize that. It's a wonderful, but it still needs work.
timesage61889 7 months ago
@timesage61889 they've changed lots of lyrics in this production too, by the way. And definitely to the better. The beginning of "BAMS", a new piece for "DTTH" instead of just repeating"Deal the card/I call your bluff"twice;they've re-written "Dear Old Friend" almost entirely, they've changed"Only For You"lyrics, added a duet between daughter and mother Giry, and they've corrected some of theweakest lines such as Fleck's "It was empty as a tomb" (Now it's "silent", which if more likely to be :))
Marselenok 7 months ago
@Marselenok Thanks for the update. I'm glad they're tinkering with the lyrics. I just wish RUG didn't take down the recordings of the show that were on here.
timesage61889 7 months ago
@timesage61889 Well, probably they'll give us full professional video recording instead ;) I hope they will.
Marselenok 7 months ago
@Marselenok They are filming this for DVD. Or possibly already have (all the clips shown here) ;)
BusinessDog2000 6 months ago
@BusinessDog2000 Are they? I doubt it. This show is successful commercially (unlike its London relative) so I really doubt there will be a DVD of this in the nearest future. Look, after Lloyd Webber's only brief announcement not a word about this DVD, nowhere! No release date, no filming date, no confirmation. Repeat: now I doubt there really will be a DVD of this amazing Australian production.
Marselenok 6 months ago
@Marselenok Just because there is no official "release date" doesn't mean it isn't in the works. They announced a 'Mary Poppins' Aussie cast recording WAY before setting any dates and delivered. Our Aussie theater reps don't bullshit and just announce nothing. And they filmed CATS, didn't they? Not to mention all the DVDs of Cirque du Soleil live shows that are still touring and are extremely successful and selling out. And this isn't a show that can be easily packed up and put on tour either.
BusinessDog2000 6 months ago
@BusinessDog2000 And I also think keeping this production within Australia and canceling the Broadway version would be a good move. I have a feeling it wouldn't get the warm reception that it got here. Too many haters.
BusinessDog2000 6 months ago
@BusinessDog2000 Look, don't get me wrong! I LOVE this Musical, I ADORE Australian production and I really DO WANT the DVD of it, certainly :) Its just that now I DOUBT it will be made. Not just because of "release date", but because of the fact NOTHING at all has been said about it NOWHERE since the Andrew interview, THAT'S ALL! :) Repeat: I WANT this DVD as much as any other true fan of this Musical, that's why I'm so worried and suspicious about it, OK? :)
Marselenok 6 months ago
@Marselenok I understand you don't want to get your hopes up, but have a little faith. It doesn't have many places to go after Melbourne (without some huge alterations to the set/stage that will most likely 'kill' the magic of it) so preserving its original glory on DVD would be a very wise move on their side ;)
Btw, have you seen the show? Just wondering :)
BusinessDog2000 6 months ago
@BusinessDog2000 No, I've never seen the showLIVE,I'm just a poorRussianstudent :)) However, I've seen many parts of London production here onYouTube (though withawful filming angle, bad video quality and withoutBAMS part of Act 1), so I've got a certain impressionof it (not very impressive though :)) AndI'veseenfewvideosofAustralianproductionhereas well.THEYimpressed me greatly, every single part gives the London one 100 points ahead :)) I adore Australian Meg, can watch since 1:40 endlessly :)
Marselenok 6 months ago
@BusinessDog2000 And about faith :) We here in Russia have a nice proverb, it says "Hope for the best, but prepare to the worst". That's exactly how I deal with this promised Australian DVD :)
Marselenok 6 months ago
@Marselenok An announcement has been made on LND AU's Facebook.
musikmadchen3 6 months ago
@musikmadchen3 Yeah, I've seen it :)) I was sooo excited! Wish it was already filmed, put on DVD and brought right to my home =D
Marselenok 6 months ago
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I have one request from all of you who decide to comment on here, and it is to please respect the opinions of others. You don't have to agree with them, but you should not disrespect them by voting their posts down. Opinions are not right or wrong. They are just thoughts people have one something. We are all apart of the Phantom Family, and family members respect each other. Please show others on youtube that respect is the right things to do even on the internet.
timesage61889 7 months ago 10
@timesage61889 Amen, friend.
Marselenok 7 months ago
@timesage61889 Yeah yeah I know- respect others opinions etc. But I just can't help myself to shoot down the "opinion" of someone bashing on this show when they haven't even seen it (which is pretty much anyone overseas). So yeah. "Don't have to be a chef to tell the soup is too salty"...but you gotta actually taste it first.
BusinessDog2000 6 months ago 4
@BusinessDog2000 I see what you're saying, but there is a wealth of information out there about this show. People can form an opinion based on seeing it, hearing it, or reading about it. Some people who dislike the show don't like it because of the story, which is easily available on the internet. Some dislike it because it's a sequel to a wonderful show. I was against at first on the basis of it being a sequel.
timesage61889 6 months ago
I was in London and thought it would be cool to go to the opening of a new Webber show. I bought the soundtrack, listened to it, and liked it. Seeing the show furthered my liking. What I'm trying to say is that there are so many variables that go into forming an opinion about something and not everyone is going to have the same ones to form their opinion.
timesage61889 6 months ago
The show IS AMAZING!!!! Saw it again last night and it just gets better and better! ALW is a genius and the Australian production gives the incredible score the exquisite setting it deserves, Bravo to ALL concerned!!!!!!!!!!!!
KymmE22 7 months ago
These are much better clips than I had originally seen from this production . Very hopeful for the DVD!
JenniferChapman1413 7 months ago
yes this will be filmed and released for DVD :D it was all over playbill.com like 2 weeks ago and broadway.com two reliable sources
xpeacex16 7 months ago
dear god, every time I hear Ben Lewis sing I melt. Such an amazing singer, I really hope that there will be a recording!! :D
Illyria144 7 months ago
saw the show in Melbourne in June - still humming the tunes and get goosebumps when I listen to the CD. Awesome!
telstar5762 7 months ago
Absolutely NO dubbing here. All AUSTRALIAN and all AMAZING and, yes, it is as good as it looks. No, it's better !!
Austphan1 7 months ago
0:32 You mean Meg wears CLOTHES in this version?
2:00 But do they still do "Bathing Beauty"?
I think, even if they did, this version otherwise kicks the London version's butt, just from what I've seen. But really, sequel opportunity (and the opportunity for more money) notwithstanding, why on Earth would ALW pick a rotten novel like The Phantom of Manhattan as his inspiration?
leftyliz140 7 months ago
@leftyliz140 I know right? I love everything about Love Never Dies EXCEPT the goddamn plot. As a standalone story it wouldn't be so bad, but as a continuation of Phantom of the Opera, THE Phantom of the Opera, it completely butchers the characters and everything the original story was about. Why Phantom of Manhattan....my god WHY?!?
I do love the music and performance, and would be thrilled if these rumours about the Australian cast recording is true. Ben Lewis is my current drug
Ryoko48 7 months ago
@Ryoko48 Is there really a rumor of an Australian Recording? I've only heard of a DVD coming out for this cast and a possible end to the idea of coming to Broadway.
timesage61889 7 months ago
@timesage61889 Oh I kinda meant the DVD when I said that. Is there much of a difference between the two? (one has audio and visual while the other just has audio...?)
Ryoko48 7 months ago
@Ryoko48 Ok. I wish they would come out with a CD of the show because I think it deserves one. Yet, I can live with a DVD so I can watch whenever I want.
timesage61889 7 months ago
@leftyliz140
LOL- yes Meg gets to be dressed in this version.
This is from the first act and is the revamped "Only for You"
Bathing Beauty is still in the second act.
lizlk 7 months ago
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*insert comment about how gorgeous sets and costumes don't make up for a crappy PLOT* *receive enough negative votes from the very people who say that those who don't like the show are trying to squelch the opinions of those who do as to hide my comment* Is it really that hard to just vote up the comments you do like and leave the ones you don't like alone? I don't vote down the opinions of those who do like the show just because I don't like the show. We are ALL entitled to OUR OWN opinions.
BecomingLikeHim 7 months ago
@BecomingLikeHim Oh well...I'm voting thumbs down on your comment anyway, enjoy
THEATREisJOY 7 months ago 3
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@THEATREisJOY Then you have absolutely no room to complain about those who don't like the show supposedly suppressing the opinions of those who do. Also congratulations to all those who voted my comment down to the point that it's hidden! You proved my point! *claps for the people who through voting the comment down have just revealed their double standards*
BecomingLikeHim 7 months ago
Yes, this IS beautiful. Truly beautiful. I want to see the whole production on DVD so desperately (I'm 17 living in Russia so... this now seems my only chance of seeing this marvel well... kinda "live")
Marselenok 7 months ago
After seeing this clip, I am honestly considering going for a second dose of wonderment that is Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies... oh, how I pity my poor wallet!!!
markmichaelwong 7 months ago
The only fault I find with this video is they're overdubbing the Australian footage with the Broadway recording! (Well, I'm pretty sure it is!)
thespianist 7 months ago
@thespianist broadway recording? dont you mean london recording? i dont hear any dub overs
kendrarussell 7 months ago
one word for this is simply stunning .
justmaz2004 7 months ago
WHOA! The Phantom kinda looks like a different type of dracula...if he had a mask that is xD
RoseTheFanGirl 7 months ago
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Very pretty sets and costumes... it's too bad they don't cover up how bad the lyrics, plot, and characters are.
ArtistkaeSewing 7 months ago
This production alone looks better than the one in London. I love Bob Crowley as a set designer but when I saw the stills for the London production, I thought, "That's the best you can do?"
Mattbrain 7 months ago
This looks AMAZING!!!!! Like, WOW! But though this Phantom is good, I think they need to ship Ramin over to Melbourne..... Or replace the London version with this.
It's really a shame that Ramin got stuck with the 'not so good' version that is now getting taken off the West End anyway. I think the bad reviews he got for the original LND is one of the reasons why he doesn't want to be the Phantom anymore.
When they did the 'revamp' in London last november this shoulda been what they did!
gabby33384 7 months ago 2
The staging of this is exquisite! I love the Beauty Underneath mirrors! I am really hoping this is made into a DVD for those of us who can't attend the live production.
BonnieAnnePinard 7 months ago
It's not going to Broadway (*sad*), but they are filming this production and releasing it on DVD. Personally, I would have liked to see a filmed version of the original LONDON cast (ie; Ramin and Sierra, Summer, Liz, Joseph, etc.), however this looks incredibly astounding. The sets and costumes look visually fantastic.
TheGreenified 7 months ago
This show needed Australia. This production looks absolutely amazing.
christinelandis 7 months ago
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It's eye-popping and jaw-dropping, but it's the same story that didn't work in London and isn't going to NYC.
Bric 7 months ago
Is it true they're making the Australian version available on DVD? Hope so because I'd love to see it.
davidjohncooke1 7 months ago
@davidjohncooke1 they are wanting to film it, but nothing has truly been confirmed yet. at least not by the cast. they are trying though so hopefully it will be filmed
kendrarussell 7 months ago
@kendrarussell Thanks for the info x
davidjohncooke1 7 months ago
@kendrarussell I hope they do the Australian version! I saw Dr Zjivago (spelling?) in Melbourne and they had a full page advert in the program to Pre-Order the cast album. They have just announced that for "legal reasons" the cast album will NOT be recorded!
thespianist 7 months ago
@thespianist they may record this version for dvd. i'm keeping my fingers crossed
kendrarussell 7 months ago
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I want to go see it again!!! I love living in Melbourne!!
chaumander1 7 months ago 3
For the first time ever, Broadway audiences get the short end of the stick with this one... Coming from a massive Broadway baby stuck 4 hours away from Melbourne, I am soooo happy to have seen this... I will make it to Broadway someday, but while this is in Melbourne and I'm only 17, I am so thankful to ALW for bringing it here!
starkid525600 7 months ago
I was in Melbourne anyway, for other reasons. Saw it 2 weeks ago, Great.
milgreen 7 months ago
I still wish it would come to Broadway, this just looks so amazing. I want to see it live so badly!!!!! So beautiful, the story, the costumes, the music it's all amazing!!!
Melstrife 7 months ago
This looks so amazing! Looks like it has much more of a scary circus sort of feel to it. If only Australia wasn't on the other side of the world! :(
markjameshowe 7 months ago
well, that's a bit flash isn't it:)
THEATREisJOY 7 months ago
This version of Only For You sounds SOOO much better! These sets and costumes look amazing, and I even thought Beauty Underneath wouldn't compete but I'm wrong again :) (Ramin is and always will be my phantom but this is all just amazing)
ThePitchFinder 7 months ago
that's it,dad,give me my passport to go to Melbourne:),this show amazes me everytime:)))
gemmyvy 7 months ago
Wooow the stage looks magnificent, I really like it. What's the name of the new 'Heaven by the sea' song? It sounds really good!
TimKoopman10 7 months ago 2
@TimKoopman10 It’s not new. They’ve taken that out and it’s just 'Only For You’. That and Only For Him have been cut.
sonofstageandpage 7 months ago
Oh My god... I am running away to melbourne..
LoverOfMusic12332 7 months ago 28
@LoverOfMusic12332 @gemmyvy Can I make you jealous even more...since I’m a front of house usher for it :) 3+ times a week seeing it is really splendid.
sonofstageandpage 7 months ago 3
@sonofstageandpage Oh my god.... you are so Lucky!
LoverOfMusic12332 7 months ago
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Do it. Its sooooo worth it! Haha :)
Gahoyify 7 months ago