Tag Archives: Andrew Lloyd Webber

LOVE NEVER DIES: Track by Track – Part 2

Part 2 of this track-by-track commentary deals with our first exposure to Coney Island and its wonders – Tracks 4-5 on the original cast album of Love Never Dies. 4. “Heaven By The Sea” So after all the moody atmosphere … Continue reading

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LOVE NEVER DIES: Track by Track – Part 1

I thought it might be interesting to share some thoughts about Love Never Dies (with book and lyrics by Glenn Slater and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on elements of The Phantom of Manhattan by Frederick Forsyth and an … Continue reading

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LOVE NEVER DIES Albums Released Today!

Today is the day when the Phantom returns. The premiere recording of Love Never Dies, the much anticipated sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, will be released today in two formats. The deluxe edition includes a bonus DVD, with … Continue reading

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LOVE NEVER DIES Previews Begin

Love Never Dies, the much anticipated sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, begins previews in London tonight, ahead of a March 9th opening. Just 2½ weeks to shape up the show into something that everyone involved hopes will be … Continue reading

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“Love Never Dies” – and neither does this song…

So here it is, the titular tune from the sequel to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies: Hang on a second you say – that sounds familiar! Well, of course it does. The song was … Continue reading

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LOVE NEVER DIES: Debut of the Title Tune

The public will hear the title tune from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies for the first time tonight when it is performed by Sierra Boggess on The South Bank Show Awards. She will be accompanied by Lloyd Webber and … Continue reading

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Michael Kunze and “Dramamusicals”

BroadwayWorld recently published an interview with Michael Kunze about his musical adaptation of Rebecca, which is aiming for an English language transfer to the a major commercial centre like the West End or Broadway. Kunze takes great pains to try … Continue reading

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5 Great Musicals of the 1990s

This is a list of 5 of my favourite musicals of the 1990s. If you don’t know them – head straight to Amazon and pick up a cast recording! These are definitely shows that should be on your radar. 1. … Continue reading

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THE BEAUTIFUL GAME: 2000 OCR Track by Track

The original cast recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton’s new musical The Beautiful Game was released this past weekend. The production opened recently in London to mixed reviews, with many critics saving the most negative comments for Elton’s … Continue reading

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Review Roundup: THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

Here’s a roundup of reviews for the new Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton musical, The Beautiful Game. With few outright raves or pans, the show has met with a mixed reception overall, with some reviewers being more decidedly negative … Continue reading

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