Monday, 23 August 2010

Love Never Dies: Story Synopsis of the Phantom Sequel

Plot summary from Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit sequel to the musical The Phantom of the Opera.

Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer and theatrical impresario behind West End and Broadway shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and Cats, spent 20 years bringing Love Never Dies to life. The musical follows on from the events of The Phantom of the Opera, which had its premiere in London in 1986.

Lord Lloyd Webber has refused to call Love Never Dies a sequel, however, preferring to describe it as a "stand-alone piece." It features the main characters from the original Phantom, but ... Read more at Suite101: Love Never Dies: Story Synopsis of the Phantom Sequel

Saturday, 7 August 2010

What is Prop 8?

Facts on Proposition 8, the California same-sex marriage ban, the vote and the decision, and Perry v Schwarzenegger and its results.

In 2008, conservative and liberal campaigners locked heads in a fight to decide the future of same-sex marriage in California. The debate centered around Proposition 8, a proposed amendment to the Californian Constitution that would make gay and lesbian marriage illegal in the state. Visit Suite101 to read more of What Is Prop 8?