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Muddled Romances and Ethical Questions in Lloyd Webber Musical

Overview

  • The musical "Aspects of Love" follows a young man, his uncle, and an actress they both love over 20 years.
  • The production is well-performed and visually stunning, but the story loses momentum in the second act.
  • The novel on which the musical is based was written by a member of the Bloomsbury group known for unconventional romantic attitudes.
  • The characters' emotions feel thinly developed, and the story seems more about self-absorption than romance.
  • The musical raises questions about appropriate and fulfilling ways to structure romantic and sexual relationships.