History of Andrew Lloyd Webber in Timeline
Andrew Lloyd Webber is a highly successful English composer and impresario, renowned for his contributions to musical theatre. He has created 21 musicals, as well as other compositions spanning various genres. His work has achieved exceptional longevity, with several productions running for over a decade in both London's West End and on Broadway, solidifying his impact on the world of musical theatre.
1910: Release of La Fanciulla del West
In 1910, Giacomo Puccini released his opera, La fanciulla del West, which later resulted in the Puccini estate filing a lawsuit against Andrew Lloyd Webber in 1987, accusing him of plagiarizing a melody from this opera for "The Music of the Night".
1911: Gaston Leroux novel inspiration
In 1911, Gaston Leroux wrote the novel that would inspire The Phantom of the Opera musical.
1914: William Lloyd Webber Birth
In 1914, William Lloyd Webber, Andrew Lloyd Webber's father, was born. He was a composer and organist.
1921: Jean Hermione Johnstone Birth
In 1921, Jean Hermione Johnstone, Andrew Lloyd Webber's mother, was born. She was a violinist and pianist.
March 1948: Birth
In March 1948, Andrew Lloyd Webber was born at Westminster Hospital in London. His father was William Lloyd Webber, and his mother was Jean Hermione Johnstone.
March 1948: Andrew Lloyd Webber Born
In March 1948, Andrew Lloyd Webber was born in London, England, marking the beginning of the life of the influential composer and impresario.
1953: Rodgers and Hammerstein Achievement
In 1953, Rodgers and Hammerstein reached four musicals running simultaneously on Broadway
1960: Westminster School
From 1960, Lloyd Webber was a Queen's Scholar at Westminster School.
1963: Enrollment at Eric Gilder School of Music
In 1963, Andrew Lloyd Webber enrolled as a part-time student at the Eric Gilder School of Music while working on a Genghis Khan musical called Westonia!.
1963: Daniel Jazz
In 1963, Herbert Chappell's "The Daniel Jazz" was released, along the lines of which Lloyd Webber and Rice were asked to write a pop cantata.
1965: Studies at Royal College of Music
In 1965, Andrew Lloyd Webber abandoned his history course at Magdalen College, Oxford, to study at the Royal College of Music in London to pursue his interest in musical theatre.
1965: The Likes of Us composed
In 1965, Andrew Lloyd Webber composed "The Likes of Us". However, it was not publicly performed until 2005.
1965: Meeting Tim Rice
In 1965, a 17-year-old Andrew Lloyd Webber met 20-year-old Tim Rice, starting a collaboration in musical theatre.
1966: Demo Tape of The Likes of Us
In 1966, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice produced a demo tape of their first collaboration, The Likes of Us, but the project failed to gain a backer.
1966: Jonah-Man Jazz
In 1966, Michael Hurd's "Jonah-Man Jazz" was released, along the lines of which Lloyd Webber and Rice were asked to write a pop cantata.
1967: Commission for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
In the summer of 1967, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice were commissioned to write a piece for the Colet Court school's choir, leading to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
1969: "Try It and See"
In 1969, Rice and Lloyd Webber wrote "Try It and See" for the Eurovision Song Contest, which was not selected.
1970: Jesus Christ Superstar
In 1970, Lloyd Webber and Rice released Jesus Christ Superstar.
July 1971: Marriage to Sarah Hugill
In July 1971, Andrew Lloyd Webber married Sarah Hugill, the youngest daughter of Lieutenant-Commander Antony Hugill and Fanny née Gore Browne.
1971: Views on Religion in New York Times Interview
In 1971, Andrew Lloyd Webber stated in an interview with The New York Times that he is agnostic but views Jesus as "one of the great figures of history".
1971: Jesus Christ Superstar Debuts on Broadway
In 1971, Jesus Christ Superstar debuted on Broadway.
1971: Plagiarism Accusation Regarding "Echoes" by Pink Floyd
In 1971, Pink Floyd released their album Meddle. The riff in the sixth track, "Echoes", bears a resemblance to the opening organ riff in "The Phantom of the Opera", leading to accusations of plagiarism. Roger Waters said it was "probably actionable" but did not pursue legal action.
1972: Jesus Christ Superstar in London
From 1972, Jesus Christ Superstar held the record for longest-running West End musical before it was overtaken by Cats in 1989.
1972: Joseph Stage Musical
In 1972, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was revised to a stage musical.
1973: West End Production of Joseph
In 1973, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was staged in the West End, following the success of Jesus Christ Superstar.
1973: Film Adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar
In 1973, the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, directed by Norman Jewison, was released.
1975: Jeeves Closes
In 1975, Jeeves closed after a run of only 38 performances in the West End.
1976: Evita Concept Album
In 1976, Evita was released as a concept album featuring Julie Covington singing the part of Eva Perón.
1978: Evita West End Production
In 1978, Evita was staged at the West End's Prince Edward Theatre, directed by Harold Prince and starring Elaine Paige.
1978: Variations Release
In 1978, Lloyd Webber embarked on a project with his cellist brother Julian, the Variations, which reached number two in the pop album chart in the United Kingdom.
1979: Evita on Broadway
In 1979, Evita transferred to Broadway, starring Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, winning seven Tony Awards.
November 1980: This Is Your Life appearance
In November 1980, Andrew Lloyd Webber was the subject of This Is Your Life, surprised by Eamonn Andrews.
1980: Jesus Christ Superstar Grosses $237 Million
By 1980, Jesus Christ Superstar had grossed more than $237 million worldwide.
1980: Whicker's World theme used until 1980
From 1978 to 1980, Lloyd Webber also composed a new theme tune for the long-running documentary series Whicker's World.
1981: Cats Premieres
In 1981, Cats premiered, becoming the longest-running musical in London with 21 years and 8,949 performances.
1982: Death of Father
In 1982, Andrew Lloyd Webber's father, William Lloyd Webber died, who he later dedicated the Requiem Mass to.
1982: William Lloyd Webber Death
In 1982, William Lloyd Webber, Andrew Lloyd Webber's father, passed away. He was a composer and organist.
November 1983: Divorce from Sarah Hugill
In November 1983, Andrew Lloyd Webber divorced his first wife, Sarah Hugill. They had two children together.
March 1984: Marriage to Sarah Brightman
In March 1984, Andrew Lloyd Webber married English soprano Sarah Brightman in Hampshire. He later cast her in lead roles in his musicals.
1984: Starlight Express Premieres
In 1984, Starlight Express premiered, achieving commercial success despite negative reviews.
February 1985: Requiem Mass Premiere
On February 24, 1985, Lloyd Webber's Requiem Mass premiered at St. Thomas Church in New York.
1986: Cricket Premieres
In 1986, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice reunited to create a short musical called Cricket for Queen Elizabeth II's 60th birthday celebration, first performed at Windsor Castle.
1986: Grammy Award for Requiem
In 1986, Lloyd Webber received a Grammy Award for Requiem in the category of best classical composition.
1986: The Phantom of the Opera Premieres
In 1986, The Phantom of the Opera, inspired by the Gaston Leroux novel, premiered at Her Majesty's Theatre in the West End. Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the part of Christine for his then wife, Sarah Brightman.
1987: Lawsuit Filed by Puccini Estate
In 1987, the estate of Giacomo Puccini filed a lawsuit against Andrew Lloyd Webber, alleging that "The Music of the Night" plagiarized a melody from Puccini's 1910 opera, La fanciulla del West. The case was settled out of court.
1988: Starlight Express in Germany
Since 1988, Starlight Express has been running full-time in Bochum, Germany.
1989: Aspects of Love Premieres
In 1989, Aspects of Love, a musical based on the story by David Garnett, premiered. It is famous for the song "Love Changes Everything".
1989: Cats Longest-Running West End Musical
In 1989, Cats overtook Jesus Christ Superstar as longest-running West End musical.
January 1990: Divorce from Sarah Brightman
In January 1990, Andrew Lloyd Webber divorced Sarah Brightman. However, they remained close friends and continued to collaborate professionally.
February 1991: Marriage to Madeleine Gurdon
In February 1991, Andrew Lloyd Webber married Madeleine Gurdon in Westminster. They have three children together.
1992: Founding of Watership Down Stud
In 1992, Andrew Lloyd Webber and his third wife, Madeleine, founded the Watership Down Stud.
1992: Composes song for Summer Olympics
In 1992, Andrew Lloyd Webber composed "Amigos Para Siempre — Friends for Life" for the Summer Olympics in Barcelona, with lyrics by Don Black, and performed by Sarah Brightman and José Carreras.
1992: Knighthood
In 1992, Andrew Lloyd Webber received a knighthood for his services to the arts, a recognition of his contributions to the field.
1992: Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Started
In 1992, Andrew Lloyd Webber started the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation which supports the arts, culture, and heritage of the UK, marking his formal commitment to philanthropy.
1992: Start of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation
In 1992, Andrew Lloyd Webber started the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, which supports arts, culture, and heritage in the UK.
1992: Knighthood in Queen's Birthday Honours
In 1992, Andrew Lloyd Webber was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his contributions to the arts.
July 1993: Sunset Boulevard Opens in London
On July 12, 1993, Sunset Boulevard opened at the Adelphi Theatre in London, running for 1,529 performances.
December 1993: Glenn Close originates role in Los Angeles
In December 1993, Glenn Close originated the role of Norma Desmond in Los Angeles' Sunset Boulevard.
1993: Jean Hermione Johnstone Death
In 1993, Jean Hermione Johnstone, Andrew Lloyd Webber's mother, passed away. She was a violinist and pianist.
November 1994: Second This Is Your Life appearance
In November 1994, Andrew Lloyd Webber was honoured a second time by the television programme This Is Your Life, surprised by Michael Aspel.
November 1994: Glenn Close stars on Broadway
In November 1994, Glenn Close starred in the Broadway production of Sunset Boulevard.
1994: Sunset Boulevard Opens on Broadway
In 1994, Sunset Boulevard opened on Broadway with the largest advance in Broadway history, and winning seven Tony Awards that year.
1995: Begins Matters of Taste Column
From 1995, Lloyd Webber wrote the Matters of Taste column in The Daily Telegraph.
1995: Tony Award
In 1995, Glenn Close won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Sunset Boulevard.
1996: Purchase of Kiltinan Castle Stud
In 1996, Andrew Lloyd Webber and his wife expanded their equestrian holdings by purchasing Kiltinan Castle Stud near Fethard in County Tipperary, Ireland.
1996: By Jeeves Produced
In 1996, Lloyd Webber and Ayckbourn produced By Jeeves, a reworked version of Jeeves.
1996: Film Adaptation of Evita
In 1996, the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Evita, directed by Alan Parker, was released.
February 1997: Creation of Life Peerage
In February 1997, Andrew Lloyd Webber was granted a life peerage and created Baron Lloyd-Webber, of Sydmonton in the County of Hampshire.
1997: Made a Life Peer
In 1997, Andrew Lloyd Webber was made a life peer, sitting for the Conservative Party in the House of Lords.
1997: Sunset Boulevard Closes on Broadway
In 1997, Sunset Boulevard closed on Broadway, failing to recoup its $13 million investment despite its earlier success.
1998: Whistle Down the Wind Debuts
In 1998, Whistle Down the Wind, a musical with lyrics by Jim Steinman, debuted. The production included the Boyzone number-one hit "No Matter What".
1998: Cats Film Version Released
In 1998, a film version of Cats, directed by David Mallet and choreographed by Gillian Lynne, was released. It featured performers who had been in the show before.
1998: Film Adaptation of Cats
In 1998, the musical Cats was adapted into a made-for-television film that was released on DVD and VHS and often aired on BBC.
1999: Film Adaptation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
In 1999, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was adapted into a made-for-television film that was released on DVD and VHS and often aired on BBC.
2000: Film Adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar
In 2000, Jesus Christ Superstar was adapted into a made-for-television film that was released on DVD and VHS and often aired on BBC.
2000: Ends Matters of Taste Column
Until 2000, Lloyd Webber wrote the Matters of Taste column in The Daily Telegraph.
2001: Most Commercially Successful Composer
In 2001, Andrew Lloyd Webber was referred to by The New York Times as "the most commercially successful composer in history".
2001: Film Adaptation of By Jeeves
In 2001, By Jeeves was adapted into a made-for-television film that was released on DVD and VHS and often aired on BBC.
2002: Becomes a Producer with Bombay Dreams
In 2002, Andrew Lloyd Webber turned producer, bringing the musical Bombay Dreams to London, with music by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Don Black.
2002: Featured in BBC Concert
In 2002, Andrew Lloyd Webber's music from Bombay Dreams was featured in a BBC Radio 2 concert.
2003: Exhibition at the Royal Academy
In 2003, the Royal Academy presented an exhibition of works from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Victorian painting collection, titled "Pre-Raphaelite and Other Masters – The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection".
2003: Release of School of Rock
In 2003, the film School of Rock was released, predating the musical adaptation by several years.
September 2004: The Woman in White Opens in London
On September 16, 2004, Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of The Woman in White opened at the Palace Theatre in London.
2004: Film Adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera
In 2004, the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Joel Schumacher and co-produced by Lloyd Webber, was released.
November 2005: The Woman in White Opens on Broadway
On November 17, 2005, The Woman in White opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre, garnering mixed reviews.
2005: The Likes of Us Performed
In 2005, "The Likes of Us" was performed at Lloyd Webber's Sydmonton Festival.
2005: Use of Song in Conservative Party Film
In 2005, Andrew Lloyd Webber allowed his song "Take That Look Off Your Face" to be used in a Conservative Party promotional film.
January 2006: Phantom overtakes Cats on Broadway
In January 2006, Phantom of the Opera overtook Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats as the longest-running show on Broadway.
February 2006: The Woman in White Closes on Broadway
On February 19, 2006, The Woman in White closed on Broadway after a brief three-month run, due in part to the star's absences.
September 2006: Named Kennedy Center Honoree
In September 2006, Andrew Lloyd Webber was named a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors for his contribution to American performing arts.
November 2006: The Sound of Music Debuts
In November 2006, Andrew Lloyd Webber produced a staging of The Sound of Music, choosing an unknown, Connie Fisher, to play Maria through the reality TV show.
December 2006: Attends Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony
On December 3, 2006, Andrew Lloyd Webber attended the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, which aired on December 26, 2006.
2006: Kennedy Center Honors
In 2006, Andrew Lloyd Webber received the Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing his lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts.
2006: Revives The Sound of Music
In 2006, Andrew Lloyd Webber revived Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music at the London Palladium.
2006: Ranked 87th Richest Person in Britain
In 2006, The Sunday Times Rich List ranked Andrew Lloyd Webber as the 87th-richest person in Britain, estimating his fortune at £700 million.
February 2007: Guest Judge on Grease: You're the One that I Want!
On February 11, 2007, Andrew Lloyd Webber was a guest judge on the reality television show Grease: You're the One that I Want!.
July 2007: Concert for Diana
On July 1, 2007, Andrew Lloyd Webber presented excerpts from his musicals as part of the Concert for Diana held at Wembley Stadium, London.
August 2007: BBC Radio 2 Broadcasts Lloyd Webber Concert
On 24 August 2007, BBC Radio 2 broadcast a concert of music from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals.
2007: The Master and Margarita Project Abandoned
In 2007, Andrew Lloyd Webber's project, The Master and Margarita, was abandoned.
2007: Wealth Increases to £750 Million
In 2007, Andrew Lloyd Webber's wealth increased to £750 million according to The Sunday Times Rich List.
April 2008: Appears in I'd Do Anything and American Idol
In April 2008, Andrew Lloyd Webber appeared in BBC's I'd Do Anything and mentored finalists on American Idol.
April 2008: The Boys in the Photograph Première
In April 2008, The Beautiful Game was re-worked into a new musical, The Boys in the Photograph, which had its world première at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
2008: Classic Brit Award
In 2008, Andrew Lloyd Webber received a Classic Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, recognizing his impact on the music industry.
2008: Ranked 101st in Sunday Times Rich List
In 2008, Andrew Lloyd Webber was ranked 101st in The Sunday Times Rich List.
2008: Fifth Most Powerful Person in British Culture
In 2008, The Daily Telegraph named Andrew Lloyd Webber the fifth most powerful person in British culture. Lyricist Don Black stated "Andrew more or less single-handedly reinvented the musical."
2008: Amateur Rights Released
In 2008, the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) released the amateur rights for "The Likes of Us".
October 2009: Love Never Dies Launched
On October 8, 2009, Andrew Lloyd Webber launched the musical Love Never Dies at Her Majesty's Theatre.
2009: Manages UK's Eurovision Entry
In 2009, Andrew Lloyd Webber managed the UK's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. He composed "It's My Time" with Diane Warren, performed by Jade Ewen, finishing fifth.
2009: Starlight Express UK tour
In 2009, Starlight Express had a three-year UK touring production, which transferred to New Zealand.
2009: Surgery for Prostate Cancer
In late 2009, Andrew Lloyd Webber underwent surgery for early-stage prostate cancer, followed by readmission to the hospital with a post-operative infection in November.
January 2010: Declares Cancer Free
In January 2010, Andrew Lloyd Webber announced that he was cancer-free after having his prostate completely removed as a preventative measure.
June 2010: Sale of Picasso Painting at Auction
On June 23, 2010, Andrew Lloyd Webber's painting Portrait of Angel Fernández de Soto by Pablo Picasso was sold at auction for £34.7 million to an anonymous telephone bidder.
March 2011: The Wizard of Oz Opens
On March 1, 2011, The Wizard of Oz opened at The Palladium Theatre, starring Hope as Dorothy Gale and Michael Crawford as the Wizard of Oz.
October 2011: 25th Anniversary Performance of Phantom of the Opera
In early October 2011, a special performance of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall for the 25th anniversary was broadcast live to cinemas.
February 2012: DVD and Blu-Ray Release of 25th Anniversary Performance
In February 2012, the 25th-anniversary performance of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall was released on DVD and Blu-ray.
February 2012: Phantom of the Opera plays its 10,000th show on Broadway
On February 11, 2012, Phantom of the Opera played its 10,000th show on Broadway, marking a significant milestone for the production.
May 2012: Tickets go on sale
On May 18 2012, tickets for most venues went on sale for Jesus Christ Superstar arena tour.
September 2012: Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Tour
In September 2012, Andrew Lloyd Webber's arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar started, also starring comedian Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, former Spice Girl Melanie C as Mary Magdalene and BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles as Herod Antipas.
2013: Reunites with Hampton and Black
In 2013, Andrew Lloyd Webber reunited with Christopher Hampton and Don Black on Stephen Ward the Musical.
2013: Launch of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Programme
In 2013, the Andrew Lloyd Webber Programme was launched to support the Music in Secondary Schools Trust (MiSST), aiming to provide musical instrument education to every child at participating UK schools.
August 2014: Signatory Against Scottish Independence
In August 2014, Andrew Lloyd Webber was among 200 public figures who signed a letter to The Guardian opposing Scottish independence.
2014: Designed Cats-Themed Paddington Bear Statue
In 2014, Andrew Lloyd Webber designed a Cats-themed Paddington Bear statue for a charity auction in London to benefit the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).
October 2015: Involvement in Contentious House of Lords Vote
In October 2015, Andrew Lloyd Webber participated in a controversial House of Lords vote on proposed cuts to tax credits, facing criticism for flying in from abroad on his private plane to vote.
2015: Limited Voting Record in House of Lords
By the end of 2015, Andrew Lloyd Webber had voted only 33 times in the House of Lords.
2015: Auditions for School of Rock Musical
In 2015, Andrew Lloyd Webber held auditions for children for a musical adaptation of the 2003 film School of Rock.
April 2016: Sunset Boulevard Revival in London
In April 2016, the English National Opera staged a revival of Sunset Boulevard at the London Coliseum, with Glenn Close reprising her role as Norma Desmond.
February 2017: Sunset Boulevard Transfers to Broadway
In February 2017, the 2016 London revival of Sunset Boulevard transferred to the Palace Theatre on Broadway.
October 2017: Retirement from the House of Lords
In October 2017, Andrew Lloyd Webber retired from the House of Lords, citing an incompatible schedule due to upcoming Brexit legislation.
September 2018: Wins Emmy Award
On 9 September 2018, Andrew Lloyd Webber, along with Tim Rice and John Legend, each won an Emmy for Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, achieving EGOT status.
2018: EGOT Achieved
In 2018, Andrew Lloyd Webber became an EGOT winner after Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live).
December 2019: Cats Film Adaptation Release
In December 2019, the film adaptation of Cats, for which Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the song "Beautiful Ghosts" with Taylor Swift, was released.
2019: Richest Musician in the UK
In 2019, The Sunday Times Rich List ranked Andrew Lloyd Webber as the richest musician in the UK, surpassing Paul McCartney, with a fortune of £820 million ($1.074 billion).
2019: Film Adaptation of Cats
In 2019, the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats, directed by Tom Hooper and executive produced by Lloyd Webber, was released.
August 2020: Lloyd Webber criticizes Cats film
In August 2020, Andrew Lloyd Webber called the film adaptation of Cats "ridiculous" and expressed his disapproval of the changes made.
August 2020: Cinderella Delayed
In August 2020, the opening of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new version of Cinderella was originally scheduled to take place but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 2021: Prepared to be arrested for Cinderella
In July 2021, Andrew Lloyd Webber garnered press attention for saying that he was "prepared to be arrested" to open Cinderella to full houses.
July 2021: Statement Against the Conservative Party
In July 2021, Andrew Lloyd Webber stated that he would never vote for the Conservatives again, citing their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and treatment of the arts sector.
2022: Appearance at BBC Platinum Jubilee Concert
In 2022, Andrew Lloyd Webber appeared with Lin-Manuel Miranda at the BBC Platinum Jubilee Concert for Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. They performed alternative versions of songs from his musicals.
April 2023: Phantom of the Opera closes on Broadway
On April 16, 2023, the Broadway production of Phantom of the Opera closed after 13,981 performances, the most in Broadway history.
2023: Invitation to Ride in King's Procession at Royal Ascot
In 2023, Andrew Lloyd Webber and his wife were invited to participate in the King's procession at Royal Ascot.
2023: Composition for Coronation of Charles III and Camilla
In 2023, Andrew Lloyd Webber was commissioned to compose a new piece for the coronation of Charles III and Camilla. His anthem, "Make a Joyful Noise", was performed during Queen Camilla's enthronement.
2023: Death of Son Nicholas
In 2023, Andrew Lloyd Webber's son, Nicholas, passed away at the age of 43 after battling gastric cancer for 18 months.
2024: Announcement of The Illusionist Musical Adaptation
In 2024, Andrew Lloyd Webber announced his next musical: an adaptation of the 2006 film The Illusionist, with lyrics by Bruno Major, book by Chris Terrio, directed by Jamie Lloyd, and produced by Michael Harrison.
2024: House Blessed to Displace a Poltergeist
In 2024, Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed that he had his house in Eaton Square, Belgravia, London, blessed by a priest in an attempt to remove a "poltergeist" haunting the property.
2024: Appointed Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter
On St George's Day in 2024, Andrew Lloyd Webber was appointed a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter (KG).
2025: Reunion with Tim Rice for Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas
In 2025, Andrew Lloyd Webber will reunite with Tim Rice to create original songs for Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas, a comedy whodunit play by Humphrey Ker and David Reed, premiering at the Birmingham Rep.
