When was Andrew Lloyd Webber born and where?
Andrew Lloyd Webber was born on the 22nd of March 1948 at Westminster Hospital. He was the elder son of William Lloyd Webber and Jean Hermione Johnstone.
Common questions about Andrew Lloyd Webber
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What is the earliest known musical work by Andrew Lloyd Webber?
Andrew Lloyd Webber composed his first suite of six pieces at the age of nine. His first publicly performed collaboration with Tim Rice was The Likes of Us, which was staged at his Sydmonton Festival in 2005.
Which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical ran the longest in the West End?
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats ran for 21 years and 8,949 performances in London before closing. The Phantom of the Opera is the second longest-running West End musical with over 14,200 London productions.
When did Andrew Lloyd Webber win his first Grammy Award?
Andrew Lloyd Webber received a Grammy Award in 1986 for his Requiem in the category of best classical composition. The Requiem Mass was dedicated to his father William who had died in 1982.
What major awards did Andrew Lloyd Webber win in 2018?
Andrew Lloyd Webber became the thirteenth person to win an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony in 2018. He won an Emmy for Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert on the 9th of September 2018 alongside Tim Rice and John Legend.
How many performances did The Phantom of the Opera play on Broadway before closing?
The Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera closed on the 16th of April 2023 after playing 13,981 performances. This total represents the most performances in Broadway history for any single production.