This show is horrid. Stop saying all Phans are exited we are not! I have been Phan for over 18 years and my boyfriend has seen it in more places in the world then any one. He even won an award for how many times he's see the original show. This is a mockery of the Characters which Gaston Leroux wrote about in his novel that ALW based his Characters off of. He's rolling in his grave.
Attended a preview last week and have to say it was the most terrible show I have ever seen. Terrible music (most of the time) terrible story and remarkably crass. No magic, no spectacle. Was rather like watching a bad amateur dramatic performance - I was cringing all the way through and couldn't wait to get out.
Was looking forward to the show, but left very disappointed indeed.
The fans backlash in view of this crime against musical theatre is to be expected. Finding a handful of fans and telling them to say how much they love Phantom is hardly representative of how good this musical is. Answer? Not very. Audience laugher during the "serious" moments is never a good thing.
Actually much to the disappoinment of many Phans we don't much care for anything to do with carring on the story of a man who disappeared when his true love picked another man. So thanks but we're good. We would do more than fine without its exsistance.
This isn't a view that's representative of the views of all the Phans. I wish to propose that this is the minority of fans that feel this way. Anybody who knows the storyline and heard the songs of the previews are far from enthused.
Horrid idea!!!! We can wait, keep the POTO as it is, get rid of that ridiculous idea!! We don't want our beloved Phantom to be a rapist and Raoul to be a drunk!! Terrible...!
Sorry ALW and RUG - two huge thumbs down from a Phan since 1986 - how dare you make a dark, sensual character into a laughable rapist and how could you make Raoul into a drunk?? Shame on you, we CAN WAIT - we hope the Phantom of the Opera continues over here in the US and Love CAN die over in London!
yes me too I totally disagree on the idea of having a POTO sequel. it's a huge burden to bear on phantom and phantom already has such a good story and beautiful music, honestly no musical can beat that.I'm doubtful Love Never Dies can overtake POTO ever.Phantom is already a perfect piece in itself, no sequel to ruin it pls.
why andrew lloyd webber? WHYY?? we all love the phantom and want him to get the girl, but he doesn't and lets her go and that's what makes the ORIGINAL so good and now there's a crappy sequel? knowing ALW, it's a brilliant musical score but the story line...well, saying it's based on stupid "phantom of Manhattan" says it all really. and can someone please tell me whether it's true that christine's son is meant to be the phantom's cos that is just soo frustrating. no, i am not a happy phan at all
most phans do not support Love Never Dies. it is based on a novel written by a rather pompous man & does not work with the ending of the original POTO novel.
This sequel is a bad idea...from the get-go it's based off a terrible book and the song I've heard sounds more Disney musical (not a bad thing for kids, but for POTO, come on!) than a lush romantic musical for Phans. ALW is doing nothing more than reinventing the wheel.
i got tickets for the preview show for Christmas ... loved the waltz and song, so we'll just have to wait and see what happens =] (also i really can't wait to see Ramin AND Sierra Boggess!!)
I'm still trying to come to terms with the idea of a sequel to my favourite musical. I have high hopes for the show. I REALLY don't want it to be bad, but I'm not so sure it'll be as good as the original.
Lol I don't consider my self a "phan"
But I love the show and the movie.
I couldn't believe the mediocre plot
Alw came up for this sequel. Reminds
Of Soap-Opera. I find it a waste of talent
And money.
JohannaPalacio001 1 year ago
This show is horrid. Stop saying all Phans are exited we are not! I have been Phan for over 18 years and my boyfriend has seen it in more places in the world then any one. He even won an award for how many times he's see the original show. This is a mockery of the Characters which Gaston Leroux wrote about in his novel that ALW based his Characters off of. He's rolling in his grave.
SylentPhantom 1 year ago
Attended a preview last week and have to say it was the most terrible show I have ever seen. Terrible music (most of the time) terrible story and remarkably crass. No magic, no spectacle. Was rather like watching a bad amateur dramatic performance - I was cringing all the way through and couldn't wait to get out.
Was looking forward to the show, but left very disappointed indeed.
TheDrNicholas 1 year ago
The fans backlash in view of this crime against musical theatre is to be expected. Finding a handful of fans and telling them to say how much they love Phantom is hardly representative of how good this musical is. Answer? Not very. Audience laugher during the "serious" moments is never a good thing.
jcdenton08 1 year ago
I'm sure that RUG didn't have to pay these phans to say what they do, but I'm equally sure that they were carefully chosen.
That one young man says it if Love Never Dies is as good as the original it would be a phenomenon. He's wrong; it would be a miracle.
Bric 1 year ago
Actually much to the disappoinment of many Phans we don't much care for anything to do with carring on the story of a man who disappeared when his true love picked another man. So thanks but we're good. We would do more than fine without its exsistance.
TheDreamsindarkness 1 year ago
This isn't a view that's representative of the views of all the Phans. I wish to propose that this is the minority of fans that feel this way. Anybody who knows the storyline and heard the songs of the previews are far from enthused.
JoshuaMars99 1 year ago
Horrid idea!!!! We can wait, keep the POTO as it is, get rid of that ridiculous idea!! We don't want our beloved Phantom to be a rapist and Raoul to be a drunk!! Terrible...!
paulaszum 1 year ago
Sorry ALW and RUG - two huge thumbs down from a Phan since 1986 - how dare you make a dark, sensual character into a laughable rapist and how could you make Raoul into a drunk?? Shame on you, we CAN WAIT - we hope the Phantom of the Opera continues over here in the US and Love CAN die over in London!
paulaszum 1 year ago
Actually...a great majority of phans have not been wanting a sequel.
I could care less about the music...the plot of LOVE NEVER DIES is detrimental to the plot and motivations of the original story.
ALW is cashing in on the success of his first show...note how none of the other originals are involved, thus making this a cash-in.
ThePhantomsScholar 1 year ago
TRUE.
And that stupid logo is driving me mad.
stitchgrl777 1 year ago
Actually...a great majority of phans have not been wanting a sequel.
I could care less about the music...the plot of LOVE NEVER DIES is detrimental to the plot and motivations of the original story.
ALW is cashing in on the success of his first show...note how none of the other originals are involved, thus making this a cash-in.
RastloseJahre 2 years ago
yes me too I totally disagree on the idea of having a POTO sequel. it's a huge burden to bear on phantom and phantom already has such a good story and beautiful music, honestly no musical can beat that.I'm doubtful Love Never Dies can overtake POTO ever.Phantom is already a perfect piece in itself, no sequel to ruin it pls.
carolynluv 2 years ago
Hear Hear!
hearmyfury 2 years ago
why andrew lloyd webber? WHYY?? we all love the phantom and want him to get the girl, but he doesn't and lets her go and that's what makes the ORIGINAL so good and now there's a crappy sequel? knowing ALW, it's a brilliant musical score but the story line...well, saying it's based on stupid "phantom of Manhattan" says it all really. and can someone please tell me whether it's true that christine's son is meant to be the phantom's cos that is just soo frustrating. no, i am not a happy phan at all
margzylow 2 years ago 4
The novel this is based on was terrible...POTO does not need a sequel!! ALW is trying to reinvent the wheel with this one. So unneccesary and tacky.
MadameFantome 2 years ago 9
This Phan is not excited at all, the story is beautiful and perfect the way it, this squel ruins it.
mikesgirl8304 2 years ago 9
most phans do not support Love Never Dies. it is based on a novel written by a rather pompous man & does not work with the ending of the original POTO novel.
JoannaBanana11 2 years ago 10
This sequel is a bad idea...from the get-go it's based off a terrible book and the song I've heard sounds more Disney musical (not a bad thing for kids, but for POTO, come on!) than a lush romantic musical for Phans. ALW is doing nothing more than reinventing the wheel.
MadameFantome 2 years ago 9
i got tickets for the preview show for Christmas ... loved the waltz and song, so we'll just have to wait and see what happens =] (also i really can't wait to see Ramin AND Sierra Boggess!!)
kittykat002 2 years ago
Saw Phantom for my 30th time the other week. I can wait, so please count me out of the "phans" in the title of this vid.
PhantomScorp 2 years ago 9
The majority of the Phan's veiws are the opposite of this.
hazellwood 2 years ago 10
I don't see this working really to be honnest....
Peadarisback 2 years ago 12
Nice to see Andrew still writing for the theatre. :-)
Not nice to see him waste his talents on a stupid idea like this. :(
demeuredulac 2 years ago 11
Can't wait for this to come out!
Please check out our Phantom of the Opera parody! :-)
mybigimagination 2 years ago
I HAVE TO SEE THIS!!!!!!!!!!
TheBroadwayluver5111 2 years ago
I was five years old when I first saw this when I was little.
RosesNightengales 2 years ago
I'm still trying to come to terms with the idea of a sequel to my favourite musical. I have high hopes for the show. I REALLY don't want it to be bad, but I'm not so sure it'll be as good as the original.
HumanxNature 2 years ago 6
I know, what a stupid idea this sequel is.
hearmyfury 2 years ago 8
0:08 <3 me too!
mutinykitty 2 years ago
Well...I'm glad there's SOMEONE in the world who has high expectations of this show...meh...
elharolde11235 2 years ago 7
Wish I lived in London. =/
superchubbles 2 years ago
i agree, it is a must see show and the music is lovely
LukeBroadmoor67 2 years ago
-screams- I WANNA SEE I WANNA SEE!!!!
RammsteinLuver666 2 years ago