Happily ever after. I’m not one to be satisfied with that as the ending of a book or a fairytale. I am the hopeless romantic for whom sequels were created. My curiosity beckons me to know more.
And now for the Phantom and Christine we do know more of their story. On March 19, 2010, Love Never Dies the sequel to the lauded Phantom of the Opera opened at the Adelphi Theatre in London. It has been playing on my ipod ever since. The story is brooding as expected. The Phantom secretly lures Christine to America to sing in his Coney Island Wonderland. The new setting allows Andrew Loyd Weber to explore new musical territory. The reunion of the lovers is hopeful, yet heart wrenching at best. I won’t spoil it for you.
The musical has had mixed reviews. Die hard Phantom “Phans” may be disappointed. A few Weber songs from other musicals get a makeover with new lyrics, but I find them just as endearing. I love a good musical and if there is at least one or two songs worth listening to over and over, I say it’s worth the watch/ listen. My three favorites are “Til I Hear You Sing”, “Beneath a Moonless Sky”, and the title song “Love Never Dies”
The musical will debut at the Neil Simon Theater on Broadway in New York City in Mid November. Some changes and updates from the current production are expected. In addition to the tree at Rockefeller Plaza, this will be another NYC must see on your holiday excursion. The entire soundtrack is available to purchase on iTunes if you- like me – can’t wait to see how it ends. For now, here is an excerpt sung by Ramin Karimloo. Even though they aren’t dressed in full Phantom regalia it will make you scream BRAVO and possibly shed a tear. (fair warning).
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