LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#1LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 9:27amAnyone else not seeing LOVE NEVER DIES in their TV schedule for tonight? Was really looking forward to watching it, but haven't seen it in my schedule or PBS' local listings (I'm in Astoria).
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#2LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 9:32am
I have the exact same sentiments. I cant find it iether and was looking forward to seeing this.
Iam in North Jersey and I get pbs channels 13 21 Nj and Long Island and 12 from Philly.
To seek revenge may lead to hell yet everyone does it but seldom as well......
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#2LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 9:35amIt's apparently on tomorrow at 12:30. But of course, I'm moving tomorrow and won't have cable set back up until Monday. It re-airs NEXT Sunday, too, apparently... But I thought for sure it was supposed to air tonight. Wondering if that "British Invasion" thing is it. Going to record it just in case.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
michellek45
Leading Actor Joined: 5/20/11
#3LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 10:06amThe PBS website doesn't list it on their schedule, either. Strange. But I'm in NYC, too, so maybe it's just this area?
Luv2goToShows
Broadway Star Joined: 9/13/09
#4LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 10:34am
13-PBS WNET Sun, June 3rd, 12:30 pm
23-NJTV, Sun, June 17th, 5 pm
Runtime: 180 min
Updated On: 6/2/12 at 10:34 AM
#5LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 10:44am
Houston PBS is showing it on the following dates and times:
Sunday, June 3 @ 7:00 PM (on HD channel)
Monday, June 4 @ 7:00 PM (on SD channel)
Sunday, June 10 @ 12:00 PM (on HD channel)
NOB88
Stand-by Joined: 10/21/06
#6LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 11:35am
I can't find it on PBS in my area but I did find it airing tomorrow at 7:00pm on what looks like a local Michigan channel Comcast 21 WKAR that doesn't seem to be associated with a nat network. So keep looking in your area.
Well it looks like WKAR is from Michigan State Univ thur PBS but it is not on my regular PBS channel. Way confusing to me lol.
Updated On: 6/2/12 at 11:35 AM
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#7LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 12:13pm
My blue ray of the show came in the mail yesterday, so I got to see it.
Did any one else have it on back order from Amazon?
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#8LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 1:39pmI bought it on iTunes. The show has a gorgeous production design.
Luscious
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/20/05
#9LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 2:19pm
Slotted for 3 hours in NY. That means at least 1 hour of pledge break interruptions. Ugh! Still...worth checking out, if only to know whether the Blu-ray is worth purchasing. Thanks for the heads-up.
#10LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 3:35pm
My BD came in on Tuesday.
btw, it has a running time of just over 2 hours. Did they cut anything out for the recording or is it just a short show.
....but the world goes 'round
#11LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 4:15pm
The entr'acte is gone - they wanted it to be seen more as a "film" than a filmed show. And a few transitions are also gone. (Set changes and musical passages - no actual lyrics or songs cut)
Updated On: 6/2/12 at 04:15 PM
#12LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/2/12 at 11:11pm
Thanks, Overthewall.
So before tonight I knew nothing about the show except the general story and that it was a sequel.
I played the OCLR and then watched the BD.
A few thoughts (minor spoilers):
The opening is better in the revised Australian version by far, but still feels problematic. A shortened version of his big song would have been enough without jumping right to the deep end with the evening's main showstopper.
The production is really well directed. Simon Phillips has some experience directing opera and his ability to smoothly stage a show this large is evident. Part of that opinion might also be influenced by the fact that what I saw was a professionally edited filmed performance though. Either way, the BD looks and sounds spectacular regardless what you think of the show.
Which leads me to my opinion of the show itself. I'll keep it short and just say that I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. It's by no means a masterpiece and the score is particularly bland (even for ALW) but I was never bored and at times got quite caught up in it.
Special mention to the makeup. That slicked back hair that the Phantom has isn't real. I won't say why you would think otherwise lest I spoil a key scene, but I had to watch the special features just to see the actor out of makeup to be sure.
....but the world goes 'round
#13LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/3/12 at 12:34pmI also preordered it on Amazon and received it in the mail this week. I've not had time to watch it yet, but I'm eager to!
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SporkGoddess
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/05
#15LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/3/12 at 12:58pmIt isn't airing until a week from today where I'm at. Rest assured, I will post my thoughts after that because I am sure I will have a lot of them.
Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!
michellek45
Leading Actor Joined: 5/20/11
#16LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/3/12 at 12:58pmSo far it's very strange and seems to have an even slower moving plot than the original. But all the technical elements are astounding.
#17LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/3/12 at 1:30pmI get the Miami PBS out here where I am, they are showing phantom 25 tonight, and i probably wont get my DVD till end of June, im bummed out, lol
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27199361@N08/ Phantom at the Royal Empire Theatre
#18LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/3/12 at 1:58pm
I have (and love) my DVD so I am not worried, but I am glad PBS is showing this 
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#19LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/3/12 at 4:33pmI recorded it since I can't stand PBS's begging for donations and just finished it. I'll post my thoughts in a bit.
Scratch and claw for every day you're worth!
Make them drag you screaming from life, keep dreaming
You'll live forever here on earth.
#20LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/3/12 at 4:42pmI'm curious to see it. I'm not a fan of the OLCR. It may because I never felt that Phantom ever needed a sequel, but I figure if PBS is going to show it, I can watch it for free and determine if it is any good. Last time I saw I show I had never seen on TV, I ended up booking a trip to NYC and seeing the show live. While fluff, Legally Blonde has a spot in my heart. It's simply a fin show with some great songs! Maybe this filmed version of LND while change my opinion of it.
#21LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/3/12 at 4:45pmCaught a bit this morning, Christine's duet with her son. Some trite bit about looking with your heart. I was bored and switched the channel. Christine's wig is a force of nature, though.
I know you.
I know you.
I know you.
boredroom
Swing Joined: 2/7/09
#22LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/3/12 at 7:23pmWatched most of it - had to take a break midway because it was moving soooo slowww. The end should have drawn a lot of emotion from all instead of blank looks. But that is JMO. Glad I saw it but didn't have to pay for it.
#23LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/3/12 at 7:28pmOur local (Seattle) PBS just aired the Oscar Hammerstein special *yesterday*--two months after it was set to air on most PBS stations (and I believe did). It's always a crap shot with them, but I believe this is pledge break season (which now seems to be every other month) so I imagine most will be showing Love Never Dies.
#24LOVE NEVER DIES on PBS tonight?? Where?
Posted: 6/3/12 at 7:31pm
Wow. This show bugged me. Not only was the ending a preventable DISASTER (Meg with a gun? COME ON.), but being able to guess pretty much every lyric before it came was grating.
That doughy Brit needs more no-people in his life. Or maybe just more coke.
