Comments on: Theatre Review: Love Never Dies – Adelphi

By: Love Should Die

Love Should Die — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:18:47 +0000

The ‘Phans’ are reacting against what you have identified to be this show’s main problem: the book. Your subtitle is hence misleading. The character assasination in this show and its implausible and nonsensical plot are appalling; it is not surprising that your review barely mentions them.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA needs no sequel, least of all one as tacky as this.

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By: Red

Red — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:58:05 +0000

I saw this a week ago. The performances and special effects were stunning; everyone poured their hearts into less then solid material.

However, the plot was botched, the characterisation terribly inconsistent and poor; and above all, aside from a few special spots, the score was bland and unmemorable. It felt as if ALW was trying far too hard. The terrible truth is that LND is really not very good, at all. It is passable on terms of spectacle. No, I wasn’t “ravished.” Charmed by the actors and amazing voices, wowed by the staging, and bemused about any form of “story.” Its such a shame, because I could see the effort. I really, really, really wanted to like it. But it was poor, and the music was dull, so no, it didn’t appeal in the slightest as anything earwormy or emotionally impactful.

By: Margaret Hennesy

Margaret Hennesy — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:03:17 +0000

I think it’s disgusting that the critics have in the main rolled over and supported Lloyd Webber Inc’s tedious Love Never Dies whilst ignoring the Union Theatre’s glorious, glorious Once Upon a Time at the Adelphi – a new award winning British musical that really does have a great story, wonderful songs, enormous wit and warmth, in fact everything LND doesn’t. I think the critics should be ashamed of themselves. Somehow we have to make sure this brilliant, major show gets the publicity it deserves and ends up in the West End – or we risk another decade of stagnation, 2nd hand broadway inports and juke box shows. Please go and see for yourself and help me spread the word where ever and when ever possible.

By: Davis

Davis — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:15:04 +0000

THANK YOU! Someone who finally gets it. It breaks my heart to see people who say they are die hard Phantom Phans bashing on LND when it is wonderful to me. Also, people who haven’t even seen it are saying this stuff. I haven’t seen it because it has not opened in the US yet, but i’m saving my bad assumptions for when i see it, which i’m sure i will have none! This sequel could also mean an even longer run for the original Phantom so that makes me happy right there!