[superdave]

If you really look into the story lines of most ALW shows.. I think Aspects undoubatedly has the most complex and depth storyline. I wonder why the good shows that ALW writes--like "Aspects" and "By Jeeves" dont do well...

Does anyone have a theory?

I think it's because Cats, Phantom, and all other ALW shows rely so much on spectacle...when something like Aspects came out, that was more intimate-- It did not please the ALW crowd-goer. But, it's plain as day that the lesser known Webber shows to me seem better...I always liked "Aspects"-- loved "By Jeeves"....Too bad, most people dont appriciate them.

[Pounce]

I think that is true of most shows. Spectacle is what audiences want. What is the hottest show now? Wicked. The lyricist/composer most dear to the musical theater enthusiasts is Sondheim but his shows run at best, what, around 2 years.