West End Theatre Breaks
| Love Never Dies, the much-anticipated sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, began previewing this week at the Adelphi Theatre. The first public performance took place on Monday. Previews will continue until the official opening night of March 9th. |
(Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo at the Press Launch) |
The Show Must Go OnThe complexity of the production saw the first public preview delayed from Saturday to Monday, as technicians worked hard to get everything ready. There was further drama when leading lady Sierra Boggess fell ill and missed the final dress rehearsal. Thankfully, by Monday, Sierra had recovered, the stage crew were ready, and the show was able to open at last!Monday night saw a small technical hitch following the first musical number. After a few moments of work behind the scenes, the production restarted and ran smoothly to the end. The audience reaction was positive, with many on their feet to reward the cast with a standing ovation. |
(Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo at the Press Launch) |
The Early VerdictEarly whispers from the first week only add to the buzz surrounding the show. Ramin Karimloo (The Phantom) and Sierra Boggess (Christine Daaé) have both been praised for excellent performances. The set and special effects have been described as sensational, whilst many admired the wonderful new songs. |
The Phantom of Coney IslandTen years after the Phantom’s disappearance from the Paris Opera House, Soprano Christine Daaé accepts an anonymous offer to come to Coney Island and perform. Arriving in New York with her husband Raoul and their son Gustave, the identity of the mysterious impresario is soon revealed. Will Christine flee back to Paris, or will she stay and change her life? |
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Posted by Ben on Friday 26th February 2010 at 4:43PM
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