LOVE NEVER DIES to Air on PBS Stations Beginning June 2

PBS today announced that LOVE NEVER DIES is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning June 2, 2012 (check local listings). LOVE NEVER DIES, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s follow-up musical to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is based on the book by Ben Elton and features the new Australian production filmed in Melbourne. (more...)

Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES to Tour UK in Early 2013? - Bill Kenwright Production Plan Rumors

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright will produce a touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES, to debue at the Churchhill Theatre, Bromley in January, 2013, according to rumours posted on WhatsOnStage.com. (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES Closes Tonight in Australia

The continuation of Broadway's longest-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies closes tonight at Melbourne's Regent Theatre. (more...)

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 14th, 2012

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Theo Ubique's "Piazza," "Motherhood," Team StarKid's latest, tribute concerts at Ravinia and Mayne Stage, Ramin Karimloo's arrival, plus Loop musicals and more.... (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES DVD Gets March 12 UK Release

LOVE NEVER DIES, Andrew Lloyd Webber's spectacular follow-up musical to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is set to arrive on Blu-ray™ and DVD on March 12 in the UK and Ireland. (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES Special Interview: Ben Lewis

In honor of the encore screening of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LOVE NEVER DIES at Fathom-equipped movie theaters across the US today, following the rapturously received first showing late last month, this week we are highlighting the show’s central stars, Anna O’Byrne and Ben Lewis, and speaking to them all about the spectacular Coney Island-set PHANTOM OF THE OPERA musical sequel. Following the previous interviews in this series with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, this LOVE NEVER DIES series shines a special spotlight on the risky and ambitious new theatrical venture, which originally began in London’s West End and has now been thrillingly filmed in its completely reconceived and rewritten Australian iteration directed by visionary innovator Simon Phillips. In an unprecedented move, Fathom will be presenting the elegantly designed film of the stage show in over 500 movie theaters nationwide, making LOVE NEVER DIES an absolute must-see for Broadway babies curious to see where the story of the Phantom, Christine and the rest ends up ten years later - and, also, a real treat for just plain entertainment enthusiasts in general out there. To paraphrase from the musical drama itself, the special screenings of LOVE NEVER DIES prove that love does, indeed, live on. Today, in this LOVE NEVER DIES focused portion of the upcoming complete InDepth InterView, LOVE NEVER DIES star Ben Lewis and I discuss his insights into playing the Phantom, working with the phenomenally talented cast featuring Anna O’Byrne as Christine, as well as what his impressions are of the final finished film version of the show now that he has seen it on the big screen - all of that and much, much more! (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES Special Interview: Anna O'Byrne

In honor of the encore screening of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LOVE NEVER DIES at Fathom-equipped movie theaters across the US on March 7, following the rapturously received first showing late last month, this week we are highlighting the show’s central stars, Anna O’Byrne and Ben Lewis, and speaking to them all about the spectacular Coney Island-set PHANTOM OF THE OPERA musical sequel. Following the previous interviews in this series with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, this LOVE NEVER DIES series shines a special spotlight on the risky and ambitious new theatrical venture, which originally began in London’s West End and has now been thrillingly filmed in its completely reconceived and rewritten Australian iteration directed by visionary innovator Simon Phillips. In an unprecedented move, Fathom will be presenting the elegantly designed film of the stage show in over 500 movie theaters nationwide, making LOVE NEVER DIES an absolute must-see for Broadway babies curious to see where the story of the Phantom, Christine and the rest ends up ten years later - and, also, a real treat for just plain entertainment enthusiasts in general. To paraphrase from the musical drama itself, the special screenings of LOVE NEVER DIES prove that love does, indeed, live on. Today, in this LOVE NEVER DIES focused portion of the upcoming complete InDepth InterView, LOVE NEVER DIES star Anna O’Byrne and I discuss her affiliation with Andrew Lloyd Webber, the nature of playing Christine in the original PHANTOM and, now, its sequel, as well as performing musical theatre as an opera-trained actress and much, much more! (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES Special Interview: Glenn Slater

Today we are talking to one of the busiest lyricists in show business, Glenn Slater, all about today’s movie theater showing of his collaboration with Andrew Lloyd Webber, LOVE NEVER DIES - a continuation of the world’s most successful show, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - and the spectacular Simon Phillips-directed Australian production of it filmed for the ages and presented in hundreds of movie theaters across the country, with an encore cinema showing on March 7 prior to its DVD/Blu-ray release in the Spring. Besides discussing all aspects of the writing of the show and its West End debut, Slater also elaborates on the rewriting of the show and how this new production and unprecedented in-theater presentation is the ultimate realization of Lloyd Webber’s dream vision for the musical drama - something the Lord shared with me himself when he recently did this column. (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES Still Broadway-Bound?

Love Never Dies, the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, will arrive in movie theatres on February 28, and according to Andrew Lloyd Webber, all hope might not be lost for bringing the new musical to Broadway. He told Reuters: "I think it will inevitably come, at some point. But in many ways I now feel like I've closed the chapter on it. The film that's being shown is something I'm very, very proud of. So in a way it doesn't really matter if it comes tomorrow or five years' time. But I'm sure it will." (more...)

Photo Flash: LOVE NEVER DIES Arrives in Movie Theaters February 28

Making its first appearance in the United States, NCM Fathom and Omniverse Vision will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, the long awaited continuation to The Phantom of the Opera, in a fully-staged production pre-recorded at The Regent Theatre in Melbourne, Australia. Get a first look before the show hits theaters below! (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES to Support Ovarian Cancer, 2/29

On Wednesday 29 February, Love Never Dies will present an evening performance with proceeds from the performance going towards assisting Ovarian Cancer Australia’s 2012 fundraising campaign. (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES Still Hoping to Hit Broadway?

Michael Riedel writes in today's New York Post that composer Andrew Lloyd Webber will be screening the filmed version of the Australian production of LOVE NEVER DIES to theatre executives in New York next week, with the hopes that it'll lead to a production on the road or in New York. (more...)

Review Roundup: LOVE NEVER DIES Makes Its Sydney Premiere

The principal characters of The Phantom of the Opera continue their stories in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies. 10 years after the mysterious disappearance of The Phantom from the Paris Opera House, Christine Daaé accepts an offer to come to America and perform at New York's fabulous new playground of the world - Coney Island. (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES Arrives at Sydney's Capitol Theatre

The continuation of Broadway's longest-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, which opened May 21 at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, opens at Sydney's Capitol Theatre on January 12. Previews begin today, and the production will continue for 12 weeks through April 1. (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES Canadian Tour in the Works?

LOVE NEVER DIES, Andrew Lloyd Webber's spectacular follow-up musical to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA willa rrive on DVD in the US on May 29, 2012, and according to the Sydney Morning Herald, the show might have a future in Tokyo, Shanghai and Seoul. Andrew Lloyd Webber told SMH that he 'would like the show to tour Canada,' though he 'would not rush straight into Broadway.' (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Australian LOVE NEVER DIES with Andrew Lloyd Webber

The continuation of Broadway's longest-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, which opened May 21 at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, will move to Sydney's Capitol Theatre on January 12, 2012. Previews will begin on January 8, and the production will continue for 12 weeks through April 1. Click below to go behind the scenes of the production with creator Andrew Lloyd Webber! (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES to Move to Sydney's Capitol Theatre in January 2012

The continuation of Broadway's longest-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, which opened May 21 at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, will move to Sydney's Capitol Theatre on January 12, 2012. Previews will begin on January 8, and the production will continue for 12 weeks through April 1. (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES Tour Coming to the UK?

According to Whatsonstage.com, Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, could be heading back to the UK for a national tour in 2012. The West End production took its final bow on August 27. No official announcement on a UK tour has been made. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Andrew Lloyd Webber Visits LOVE NEVER DIES Filming

The continuation of Broadway's longest-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, which is currently playing at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, will be available on DVD in February 2012. In the video below, creator of the show Andrew Lloyd Webber stopps by the filming and chats about the musical! (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES Australia DVD Expected February 2012

The continuation of Broadway's longest-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, which is currently playing at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, is being filmed this week, and accordingto the show's Facebook page, will be available on DVD in February 2012. (more...)

First Look at Filming of LOVE NEVER DIES in Australia

Andrew Lloyd Webber is in town for the filming, and Australian TV has the first look at the filming of the production with some behind the scenes footage and a new interview with Webber and director Simon Phillips. (more...)

It's Official! Australian LOVE NEVER DIES to be Released on DVD!

According to the show's Facebook page, the continuation of Broadway's longest-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, which is currenty playing at Melbuorne's Regent Theatre, will be filmed and soon be available on DVD. The production will be filmed on September 15. (more...)

LOVE NEVER DIES to Be Filmed in Melbourne; No Broadway?

According to the NY Times, the continuation of Broadway's longest-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies might not make it to Broadway after all. When asked if the show has a future on the Great Whte Way, creator Andrew Lloyd Webber commented:"I think there are a lot of people who would love to see it go there, but I think that we're all realistic, and I think with the baggage that it's got, it might be better to just let it be discovered." (more...)

Bookings for LOVE NEVER DIES Available Through 9/25

The continuation of Broadway's longest-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, which opened May 21 at the Regent Theatre, is now booking through September 25. (more...)

2011 Australian Helpmann Award Nominations Announced: LOVE NEVER DIES, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO & More

The annual Helpmann Awards® recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors, including musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre. The Helpmann Awards also incorporates the JC Williamson Award for outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry. (more...)