There are times when a good thing should be left alone. Andrew Lloyd Weber apparently, cannot do that. He has decided to make a sequel to his incredibly successful The Phantom of the Opera, calling it “Love Never Dies”. Based on the novel by Frederick Forsyth, The Phantom of Manhattan has been described by reviewers as a complete disaster. In the preface, it has the audacity to question Gaston Leroux’s (the author of the original story) “version” of the story in regards to various character’s ages, motives, and intents. The Phantom of Manhattan has Erik (the Phantom) as 27 (Leroux has him at 50) and the murders Erik commits as accidents. For goodness sakes! It’s a friggin’ story made up in Leroux’s head!
This is what else is planned for the sequel:
From Access Hollywood: The follow-up to “Phantom,” which debuted in 1986 with Michael Crawford in the lead role, will take place a decade after the original, with the story set on Brooklyn’s Coney Island.
And the Phantom, who disappears at the end of the original musical, will reunite with lost love Christine.
…and what? Get married? Have kids? Stooooooopid!
Scenario:
Christine: Erik? Erik? Is that you?
Erik: Christine! It's been ages!
Christine: I almost didn't recognize you.
Erik: Oh, I had some surgery done. How's Raoul?
Christine: Oh, him. We broke up ages ago. (Flutters eyelashes flirtatiously)
Cue the orchestra, Phantom and Christine break into glorious song.
It’s obvious that they decided that they haven’t made enough money from the original musical and merchandise. Weber, you idiot. Leave well enough alone...that's all I ask of you!
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