Phantom of the Opera - Love Never Dies

MEDIA ADVISORY

THE SWEEPING LOVE STORY THAT BEWITCHED GENERATIONS IN

“THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” LIVES ON IN ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S

Available on Blu-ray^™, DVD, Digital Download and On Demand May 29, 2012
From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Overview: The ultimate love story continues in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spectacular musical Love Never Dies, a sequel to the legendary “Phantom of the Opera.” From musical theater’s most captivating composer and featuring the new highly-acclaimed Australian production filmed in Melbourne, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies arrives on Blu-ray^TM with perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound and DVD on May 29, 2012.  With lush visuals and a mesmerizing score that rivals the original in power and beauty, this live production of Love Never Dies is a romantic necessity for every Broadway fan’s collection.

The year is 1907 and ten years have passed since the Phantom’s disappearance from the Paris Opera House.  He has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak-shows of Coney Island. In this new electrically-charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to soar. All that is missing is his love - Christine Daaé.  Now one of the world’s finest sopranos, Christine is struggling in an ailing marriage to Raoul.  So, it is with excitement she accepts an invitation to travel to New York and perform at a renowned opera house. In a final bid to win back her love, the Phantom lures Christine, her husband, and their young son Gustave from Manhattan, to the glittering and glorious world of Coney Island… not knowing what is in store for them. 

BLU-RAY^TM and DVD BONUS FEATURES:

·         “Making Of” Featurette: Take a look behind the scenes at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s breathtaking sequel

CAST AND FILMMAKERS

Cast:  Ben Lewis, Anna O’Byrne, Maria Mercedes, Simon Gleeson, Sharon Millerchip, Emma J Hawkins, Paul Tabone, Dean Vince

Composer:  Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics & Book:  Glenn Slater

Book:  Ben Elton, Frederick Forsyth

Additional Lyrics:  Charles Hart

Director:  Simon Phillips

Choreographer:  Graeme Murphy AM

Set & Costume Designer:  Gabriela Tylesova

Lighting Designer:  Nick Schlieper

Musical Supervisor:  Guy Simpson

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY^™:

Street Date:  May 29, 2012

Copyright:  2012 Universal Studios

Running Time:  2 hours, 1 minute

Rating:  Not Rated (U.S.); G (Canada); G (Quebec)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD: 

Street Date:  May 29, 2012

Copyright:  2012 Universal Studios

Running Time:  2 hours, 1 minute

Rating:  Not Rated (U.S.); G (Canada); G (Quebec)

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