Posted Fri Apr 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by Aaron Peck
'The Phantom' finds new life in 'Love Never Dies,' coming to Blu-ray May 29.
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-rayTM 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.
Universal's release of 'Love Never Dies' on Blu-ray will come on a 50GB Blu-ray Disc. It's presented in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio with a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English track to go along with it. Its running time is 121 minutes.
The suggested retail price is $26.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'Love Never Dies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 29.
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