Tag Archives: West End

LOVE NEVER DIES Video Footage

Posted on April 5, 2010 by David Fick

Some footage from Love Never Dies has surfaced on YouTube. Taken from The Sound Bank Show (sourced here), we see a series of scenes from various moments in the show. Take a peek at the world of Love Never Dies: … Continue reading →

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AVENUE Q London: Version 1.3

Posted on March 19, 2010 by David Fick

The London production of Avenue Q will re-open again today, after its second move to its third theatre, the Wyndham. Once again, it seems that ‘the sun is shining, it’s a lovely day’ for the London production, which originally opened … Continue reading →

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Arthur Laurents Interview in OUT

Posted on March 16, 2010 by David Fick

OUT Magazine has published an interview with Arthur Laurents. Entitled “Arthur Laurents Will Not Go Quietly”, the article deals somewhat with personal life and his relationship with Tom Hatcher, but also allows him to offer his trademark frank assessments of … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES, but changes everything…

Posted on March 11, 2010 by David Fick

Word from The New York Times is that Love Never Dies, which recently opened to decidedly mixed reviews in its debut run the West End, will definitely open on Broadway as planned despite any rumours to the contrary. In fact, … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES Albums Released Today!

Posted on March 9, 2010 by David Fick

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

Posted on February 22, 2010 by David Fick

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…

Posted on February 2, 2010 by David Fick

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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LEGALLY BLONDE Extends into 2011

Posted on January 28, 2010 by David Fick

Latest news on the West End production of Legally Blonde is that a block of ticket sales that will take the show through February 2011 has been made available. The show has had a positive reception from critics and,as you … Continue reading →

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RIP Jean Simmons

Posted on January 22, 2010 by David Fick

Jean Simmons was an English actress who worked in film, on stage and on television. She was awarded two Oscars in her lifetime, one as Best Supporting Actress for Hamlet (1948)and another as Best Actress for The Happy Ending (1969). … Continue reading →

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LEGALLY BLONDE in the West End

Posted on December 5, 2009 by David Fick

Previews for Legally Blonde start today, prior to an opening is in January. Ages ago a promotional video of the number “So Much Better” was released on the official site: In spite of being a little cheap and tacky, it’s … Continue reading →

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