Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 437

When 'Love Dream' was officially announced, it shocked everyone that Violeta would be cross-dressing as a man.

The news stirred up a lot of chatter online. Some people dismissed it as a gimmick to boost ticket sales and doubted the quality of the performance.

The debate online before the show even began was louder than the excitement surrounding it.

Few top-tier celebrities in the industry chose to do theater work.

Theater performances didn't generate as much money as other types of work, and the pay was much lower compared to other acting jobs.

Despite that, Violeta opted to take on the challenge.

The first performance went off without a hitch and received numerous positive reviews online.

Unfortunately, no recordings were allowed during the show, so there were no leaked clips to share.

Although some online comments praised 'Love Dream', others were quick to mock it.

"It's laughable. All the people praising the play are her fans. They're blindly supporting her."

"Those who genuinely appreciate theater couldn't get tickets, and those who did were all fans. So what's so special about fans praising their favorite actor?"

"It's funny. Is she trying to showcase her acting skills? She could have chosen a prominent female role, but she opted for a male role, which seems strange."

"Even though there have been notable cross-dressing performances before, I have low expectations for Violeta."

Critics also questioned Violeta's acting abilities and felt it was odd that a newcomer had won the Best Supporting Actress Award. Many believed Lydia deserved it more based on experience.

Violeta's fans defended her, but their efforts were overshadowed by widespread online criticism.

Fans of other celebrities also jumped into the fray, causing a significant online uproar.

Some people who hadn't even seen the play pretended to have attended and spread negative rumors about the performance.

"I went to see it live, and I couldn't watch it at all. Violeta's performance was hard to watch. Her cross-dressing was quite off-putting."

The online opinions kept shifting.

The high level of online activity didn't affect the actual performance, and the tickets sold out quickly. The intense interest also brought a lot of attention.

It remained to be seen whether Violeta could handle this wave of popularity.

The online videos of 'Love Dream' would be released only after all live performances were done as part of a marketing strategy.

If the videos were available too soon, the theater tickets might not be in such high demand.

So, Violeta had to endure the criticism until the show was over.

Despite not having faltered, many with ill intentions wanted to see her fail.

Violeta had exceptional resources, and various artist teams were keen to bring her down.

Not only the new generation of celebrities but also other rival celebrity teams hired internet trolls to join the controversy, including Zelena and Hattie.

The criticism Violeta faced was meant to challenge her resolve. If she couldn't handle it, it would be seen as a sign of weakness despite her reputation as a top actress.