A Look at Andrew Lloyd Webber's Archives
The Legend
From interviews and peer retrospectives to news articles and everything in between, check out these stories that pay honor to one of theatre’s most influential composers.
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Special Features
By Ruth Leon | 02/20/2012With the spring arrival of two revivals of his past classics — Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar — Phantom composer Andrew Lloyd Webber will have three musicals on Broadway at the same time. -
Special Features
By Mark Shenton | 03/02/2011Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber talks about his latest project, The Wizard of Oz, plus Evita, Love Never Dies, his next show and more.
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Photos
By Matthew Blank | 01/07/2016Andrew Lloyd Webber has returned to Broadway with School of Rock, but Sir Andrew has schooled Broadway in having hits for decades. Hirschfeld was already in his sixth decade on Broadway when Sir Andrew began his reign of (mostly) successful musicals and Hirschfeld captured virtually all of them. Take a trip through Hirschfeld’s permanent record of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s career.
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Film & TV News
By Ruthie Fierberg | 03/22/2018The Broadway notable dons a coat of many colors to sing a selection from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in this exclusive clip.
Shows
Get to know the many works of Webber’s repertoire, from Jesus Chris Superstar to School of Rock. Each show includes full production details like cast, song list, creative credits, and of course, the original Playbill.
History
Open our time capsule and relive some of the biggest moments of Webber’s career, including musical lookbacks, memorable performances, and career retrospectives.
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News
By Andrew Gans | 04/21/2012Oh, the treasures one can find on Youtube.
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Archival Photos
By Hannah Vine | 09/25/2019The original Broadway production opened September 25, 1979, at the Broadway Theatre.
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News
By Michael Gioia, Mark Shenton | 04/03/2013The British television special "Andrew Lloyd Webber: 40 Musical Years" was broadcast on ITV1 on March 31. Here are highlights from the program, including performances from Sierra Boggess, Samantha Barks, Heather Headley and more.
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News
By Playbill Staff | 09/25/2013The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Evita, featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and a libretto by Tim Rice, opened Sept. 25, 1979, at the Broadway Theatre. In celebration of the production, Playbill.com looks back at various performances from the musical.
Videos
Watch highlight reels, one-on-one interviews, and acceptance speeches from the man behind shows like The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, and Evita.
Highlights From The Phantom of the Opera
Fun Facts
Known for his sense-of-humor and cheeky wit, there’s no shortage of fun with this musical master. Enjoy getting to know the lighter side of Webber in this collection of lesser-known stories.
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Lists
By Adam Hetrick |The creatives of The Phantom of the Opera share secrets and cool Phantom-facts from the hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, in honor of its 30th anniversary. Do you know all of these?
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Special Features
By Ruthie Fierberg | 03/06/2018On the eve of the release of his memoir Unmasked, the icon revealed secrets of Cats, Joseph..., and more.
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News
By Andrew Gans | 06/14/2007After putting felines in the spotlight for nearly two decades, one would think the furry creatures would have more respect for Cats composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Photos
Experience Webber’s shows, red carpet appearances, and more, with a stroll through our comprehensive photo galleries.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber John Swannell
A scene from the original Broadway production of Jesus Christ Superstar Martha Swope / The New York Public Library
Bob Gunton and Patti LuPone in Evita
Bill Hutton and Laurie Beechman in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
A scene from Cats on Broadway Martha Swope
Bernadette Peters in Song and Dance
Robert Torti and company in Starlight Express Martha Swope / The New York Public Library
Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford in The Phantom of the Opera
Ann Crumb and Michael Ball in Aspects of Love Bob Marshak / Joan Marcus
Glenn Close and Andrew Lloyd Webber Craig Schwartz
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