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Jesus Christ Superstar returns to West End with Eurovision star Sam Ryder in lead role

Iconic music returns to West End with cast of 30 including Sam Ryder, Boy George and Jesse Tyler Ferguson

The Independent UK

Jesus Christ Superstar: An OTT, aorta-pumping concert-style production

4/5 This revival at the Palladium of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera goes high-octane enough to cover the flaws of Sam Ryder’s Jesus

Evening Standard

Life Lesson of the Day by the prolific songwriter Tim Rice: 'The biggest lesson I had in my life was...'- The famous Hakuna Matata lyricist's powerful life lesson about resilience and success

Tim Rice's life demonstrates that failure is not an endpoint but a powerful teacher. His journey from unperformed musicals to global acclaim highlights how setbacks, uncertainty, and mistakes are crucial for growth and resilience. By learning from these experiences, he built the foundation for his remarkable success.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber auctions priceless wine collection for children’s music charity

Among the highlights are three bottles of 1947 Chateau Cheval Blanc, each potentially reaching £15,000, and a magnum of 1961 Chateau Haut-Brion, valued at up to £4,000

The Independent UK

Andrew Lloyd Webber: I'm a recovering alcoholic

Andrew Lloyd Webber has confessed he is a recovering alcoholic who spent several years drinking in secret after declaring himself sober a decade ago.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals he’s a recovering alcoholic and shares moment he knew he needed help

Composer behind ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ says getting sober is the ‘best thing that ever happened to me’

The Independent UK

Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber diagnosed with prostate cancer

The musician only just returned to the concert platform after a 12-year absence due to injury.

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‘So beautiful’: Rachel Zegler hails accessibility of Evita’s free balcony scene

Zegler won the Olivier award for best actress in a musical for her role in Jamie Lloyd’s ‘genius’ production

The Guardian - UK

Sam Ryder reveals he landed Jesus Christ Superstar role without realising he was auditioning

The Spaceman singer is about to take on one of musical theatre’s most demanding roles, but still can’t quite work out how it happened

Evening Standard

Cats movie executive producer Andrew Lloyd Webber slams ‘appalling’ film

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The Independent UK

Roll out the red carpet: behind the scenes of a West End theatre

What’s it like to be a Red Coat butler at one of London’s most prestigious theatres? Ben Henry goes behind the VIP rope to find out

The Guardian - UK

How Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley went from an Andrew Lloyd Webber reality show to award season’s golden girl

The Irish actor’s heart-wrenching performance in ‘Hamnet’ has got critics talking (and cinemagoers sobbing). Katie Rosseinsky charts her rise from being body shamed in the “messed-up world of reality TV” to becoming the toast of Hollywood

The Independent UK

Jessie Buckley says she was ‘brutalised’ on Andrew Lloyd Webber reality show I’d Do Anything

‘Hamnet’ star hit out at BBC series for ‘unfairly objectifying’ her when she was just 17

The Independent UK

The rise of Jessie Buckley: Why the Hamnet star is set for Oscar glory

The Irish actor has had a fascinating career since she almost won Andrew Lloyd Webber’s TV talent show as a teen

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The Guardian - UK

Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas review – Lloyd Webber and Rice reunite for festive felonies

Humphrey Ker and David Reed’s witty thriller blends Victorian sleuthing, meta gags and new songs by the great musical-theatre duo

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision hero Sam Ryder takes on role as Jesus Christ Superstar

The Space Man singer said he was honoured to take lead in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera, due to open at the London Palladium next summer

The Independent UK

Hit musical now more relevant due to rise of extremism, says Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Lady Gaga's 'dream comes true' as Andrew Lloyd Webber reviews Mayhem Ball

Andrew Lloyd Webber was left in awe of Lady Gaga after attending her Mayhem Ball tour in London.

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West End star Ben Lewis dies aged 46 after bowel cancer battle

The Australian actor, best known for playing The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical, has been remembered as ‘one of the great humans’ following his death

The Guardian - US

Masquerade review – Phantom of the Opera is back with a new gimmick

An immersive, experiential reworking of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running musical turns it into something resembling a mostly fun theme park ride

The Conversation

Why Hollywood’s first iconic Phantom of the Opera film is still puzzling us, 100 years on

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extravagant 1986 musical version of The Phantom of the Opera will celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Sydney Opera House in 2026. But an even more enduring anniversary takes place in September 2025: 100 years since Hollywood’s first film version of The Phantom of the Opera.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber wants Nicole Scherzinger for Sunset Boulevard movie

Andrew Lloyd Webber wants Nicole Scherzinger to star in a movie adaptation of Sunset Boulevard, after her success in the musical in London and New York.

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Nicole Scherzinger bows out of Sunset Boulevard

Pop star Nicole Scherzinger has bowed out of Sunset Boulevard following a successful run on Broadway with the singer admitted the show has "has changed me forever".

Evening Standard

Ignore the haters, Rachel Zegler is an absolute smash in Jamie Lloyd's Evita at London Palladium

5/5 The balcony scene is a bravura piece of social commentary from Jamie Lloyd, while Fabian Aloise’s muscular choreography is charged with sexual allure

The Guardian - AU

Cats review – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s tired show has run out of lives

There are joyful moments and beautiful dance formations, but what a shame it’s all in service to the same old musical

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