Commentary “The Phantom of the Opera” closed on April 16 after 13,981 performances on Broadway. With 35 years on the Great White Way, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s wildly popular musical has held the record for the longest-running show on Broadway since 2006. However, this was by no means an original story when it debuted in London’s…
‘Phantom of the Opera’ (1943): The Movie Musical Before Andrew Lloyd Webber
End of an Era: Phantom of the Opera Leaves Broadway
The departure of Phantom of the Opera from Broadway marks the end of a historical era. Phantom was the longest-running show in Broadway history, generating $6 billion worldwide and holding the title of the most successful entertainment event until The Lion King. The complex plot, depth of characters, and remarkably talented actors have set a…
Nicholas Lloyd Webber, Son of Famed Composer, Dies at 43
NEW YORK—Nicholas Lloyd Webber, the Grammy-nominated composer, record producer and eldest son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, died Saturday in England after a protracted battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia. He was 43. “His whole family is gathered together and we are all totally bereft,” the 75-year-old Webber said in a statement emailed by a representative….
‘No Substantial Outbreaks’ From Large Events Pilot Scheme, Says Report
A pilot scheme exploring the impact of large-scale events on COVID-19 transmission has found “no substantial outbreaks,” recording 28 associated cases of infection out of tens of thousands of participants, according to a new report. The Events Research Programme (ERP), commissioned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in February, saw 58,000 participants attend indoor and outdoor…
Andrew Lloyd Webber Willing to Face Arrest to Fully Reopen Theatres
Renowned British composer and music theatre impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber said he’s planning to fully reopen his theatres later this month with or without government consent, and that he’s willing to be arrested for it. June 21 is the last date on the government’s four-step roadmap to exit lockdown. All legal restrictions to curb the spread…
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