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Andrew Lloyd Webber

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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Several of his musicals have run for more than a decade both in the West End and on Broadway. He has composed 21 musicals, a song cycle, a set of variations, two film scores, and a Latin Requiem Mass.


Several of his songs have been widely recorded and were successful outside of their parent musicals, such as "Memory" from Cats, "The Music of the Night" and "All I Ask of You" from The Phantom of the Opera, "I Don't Know How to Love Him" from Jesus Christ Superstar, "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" from Evita, and "Any Dream Will Do" from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In 2001, The New York Times referred to him as "the most commercially successful composer in history". The Daily Telegraph ranked him the "fifth most powerful person in British culture" in 2008, lyricist Don Black writing "Andrew more or less single-handedly reinvented the musical."
He has received a number of awards, including a knighthood in 1992, followed by a peerage for services to the arts, six Tonys, three Grammys (as well as the Grammy Legend Award), an Academy Award, 14 Ivor Novello Awards, seven Olivier Awards, a Golden Globe, a Brit Award, the 2006 Kennedy Center Honors, the 2008 Classic Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and an Emmy Award. He is one of 17 people to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is an inductee into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, and is a fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors.
His company, the Really Useful Group, is one of the largest theatre operators in London. Producers in several parts of the UK have staged productions, including national tours, of the Lloyd Webber musicals under licence from the Really Useful Group. Lloyd Webber is also the president of the Arts Educational Schools, London, a performing arts school located in Chiswick, West London. He is involved in a number of charitable activities, including the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Nordoff Robbins, Prostate Cancer UK and War Child. In 1992, he started the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation which supports the arts, culture, and heritage of the UK. In 2014 he designed a Cats-themed Paddington Bear statue, which was auctioned to raise funds for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Orchestrations
 
[West End, 2024]
Book
Music
 
[West End, 2023]
ADDITIONAL MUSIC
 
[West End, 2023]
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[West End, 2022] [Replacement]
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[West End, 2021]
Orchestrator
 
[US Tour, 2019] [Replacement]
Composer, Book,, &Orchestrations[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2017]
Orchestrations
 
[West End, 2016]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
Orchestrations
 
[West End, 2014]
Music
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 2012]
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[West End, 2011]
Producer
 
[West End, 2010]
Orchestrator
Producer
 
[West End, 2007] [Replacement]
Music[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2006]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Orchestration Supervisor
 
[West End, 2004]
Orchestrations
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
 
[West End, 2002]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 1989]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1987]
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[Broadway, 1985]
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[West End, 1984]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1982]
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[West End, 1982]
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[West End, 1981]
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[Broadway, 1979]
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[West End, 1978]
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[West End, 1972]
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[Broadway, 1971]
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[West End, ] [Replacement]
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Writing

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Source Material
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Movies

Jesus Christ Superstar
[ 1973 ] music by, orchestrator
Evita
[ 1996 ] music by
Cats
[ 1998 ] music by, orchestrator
The Phantom of the Opera
[ 2004 ] music by, orchestrator
Aspects of Love
[ 2005 ] music by
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
[ 2011 ] music by
Love Never Dies
[ 2012 ] music by

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Orchestrations

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sunset Blvd.


winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Lifetime Achievement Award

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Music

Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

Andrew Lloyd WebberSchool of Rock

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock-The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best New Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Love Never Dies

Olivier Awards - 2010 - The Audience Award for Most Popular Show

Andrew Lloyd, The Phantom Of The Opera


winner
Olivier Awards - 2008 - Special Award

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Woman in White

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best New Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Woman In White

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Musical Production

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tell Me On A Sunday

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best New Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Beautiful Game

Olivier Awards - 1999 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Whistle Down The Wind

Olivier Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Musical Production

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar


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Drama League Awards - 1995 - Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber


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Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sunset Boulevard

Olivier Awards - 1994 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sunset Boulevard

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Musical Revival

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Music

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aspects of Love

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Book of a Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aspects of Love

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aspects of Love


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Orchestration

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Phantom of the Opera

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1988 - Best Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Book of a Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Starlight Express


winner
Olivier Awards - 1986 - Musical of the Year

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom Of The Opera

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Song and Dance

Olivier Awards - 1984 - Musical of the Year

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Starlight Express


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Music

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


winner
Olivier Awards - 1981 - Musical of the Year

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats


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Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Music

Andrew Lloyd Weber, Evita


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1980 - Best Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Evita


winner
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Evita


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Olivier Awards - 1978 - Musical of the Year

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Evita


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Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Most Promising Composer

Andre Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar

Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar

Videos

News


Review Roundup: Rachel Zegler Stars In EVITA, Directed by Jamie Lloyd
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025

Rachel Zegler has taken the West End and its sidewalk by storm in her starring turn as Eva Peron in The Jamie Lloyd Company’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s EVITA. Read reviews for the production!
Kevin Davis to Perform at Don't Tell Mama in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Kevin Davis will bring his BroadwayWorld Award-nominated show to the legendary Don't Tell Mama for ONE SPECIAL NIGHT OF MUSIC in The Brick Room of Don't Tell Mama Cabaret Theater. Learn more!
EVITA, RENT, GREASE and More Lead Boston's Hot Summer 2025 Theater Picks
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 1, 2025

Because of its great cultural and intellectual influence, Boston has been known as the Athens of America for centuries. That sobriquet is as true today as ever thanks to the area’s vibrant theater scene featuring pre-Broadway productions and national tours, Tony Award-winning regional theaters, and a host of other theater companies presenting everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals and concerts.
Video: See New Footage of Rachel Zegler-Led EVITA in Rehearsals
by Michael Major - Jul 1, 2025

It's opening night of Jamie Lloyd's new production of Evita in London! The video features a montage of backstage videos, including a new look at Rachel Zegler, Diego Andres Rodriguez, James Olivas, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 1, 2025
by - Jul 1, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 1, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
MASQUERADE Adds More Dates to Run After Selling Out Within Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025

Tickets to the first six weeks of dates of Masquerade went on sale, and immediately sold out within three hours of their release. Due to the incredible fan response, tickets to additional dates for Masquerade will be released. Learn more here!
Everything to Know About Immersive THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MASQUERADE
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 30, 2025

details have been quickly coming together for the immersive theatre experinece based on The Phantom of the Opera, Masquerade. Tickets for the much anticipated return on Andrew Lloyd Webber's mega-hit musical are available starting today, June 30, 2025.
THE TRUTH ABOUT BLAYDS Comes to the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

The Truth About Blayds will open at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season in September. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
MARY POPPINS Opens The Legacy's 20th Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

The Legacy Theatre is producing the family hit, Mary Poppins, set to open this week. This tale has been adapted into a Broadway musical featuring classic songs like 'Spoonful of Sugar' and 'Step in Time' alongside new musical numbers.
Danbury's Musicals At Richter Kicks Off 41st Season Under The Stars with EVITA
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 29, 2025

Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 41st season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, kicks off the summer with 'Evita,' playing July 5 to July 19. Featuring a live band and a cast of talented local actors, performances take place outdoors under the stars at the Richter Arts Center
Impact Arts Summer Stock Austin to Present 2025 Sneak Peek in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025

Impact Arts will present a one-night only event: Summer Stock Austin 2025 Sneak Peek at the McCullough Theatre. Learn more about what to expect from the event and see how to attend.
Anna Zavelson, Telly Leung, Kyle Scatliffe & More Will Star in MASQUERADE
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 27, 2025

Diane Paulus will direct the The Phantom of the Opera's return to New York, entitled Masquerade. Now the show's website has revealed its full cast and creative team.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Returns To Milton Keynes Theatre This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat will return to Milton Keynes Theatre, having played to packed audiences in 2022. The sensational London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical returns to the Milton Keynes Theatre this August, where it plays from Wed 6 – Sun 10 Aug.
Video: Tom Francis Reveals the Easter Eggs in SUNSET BOULEVARD's Entr'acte
by Michael Major - Jun 26, 2025

Tom Francis is breaking down the Easter Eggs seen in Sunset Boulevard's entr'acte, including nods to the original film and Broadway production. In the new video, he describes small moment shown in the 'walkaround.'
Ya a la venta las entradas para EL MAGO DE OZ, EL MUSICAL en el Palacio Euskalduna de Bilbao
by Lorena Pastor Romero - Jun 26, 2025

El musical EL MAGO DE OZ llegará a Euskalduna Bilbao del 23 de diciembre de 2025 al 6 de enero de 2026, en una coproducción entre Let’s Go y Euskalduna Bilbao.
Jeevan Braich to Return to STARLIGHT EXPRESS as Rusty
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Jeevan Braich will return to the role of Rusty in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Opens This Week at Ivoryton Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens this week at Ivoryton Playhouse! One of the most beloved musicals of all time, this high-energy production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's timeless hit promises to be a family-friendly celebration of music, imagination, and storytelling.
Interview: 'It's Certainly Not Your Mom's EVITA!' James Olivas on Jamie Lloyd's EVITA
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 24, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to speak with James Olivas about taking on the role of Juan Perón in EVITA. We discussed what it is like to take on a role that has been changed for modern times, the research he has done to prepare for the show and even how he believes that Rachel Zegler is the perfect choice to play Eva Perón.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 24, 2025- Cole Escola Departs OH, MARY!, Broadway Bares Breaks Records and More
by - Jun 24, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Andrew Lloyd Webber Teases Possible PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Movie Remake
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025

In a recent interview, Andrew Lloyd Webber commented on the possibility of a new film based on his hit stage show, saying. “I sense there’ll be a Phantom of the Opera remake fairly soon. I think that might well happen.”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Andrew Lloyd Webber written?

Andrew Lloyd Webber has written 24 shows including Jesus Christ Superstar (Composer), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Composer), Jeeves (Composer), Evita (Composer), Cats (Composer), Song and Dance (Composer), Starlight Express (Composer), Cricket (Composer), Aspects of Love (Bookwriter), Sunset Boulevard (Composer), By Jeeves (Composer), Whistle Down The Wind (Composer), The Beautiful Game (Composer), Bombay Dreams (Source Material), Tell Me on a Sunday (Composer), The Woman in White (Composer), The Likes of Us (Composer), Love Never Dies (Composer), Tell Me on a Sunday (Composer), School of Rock (Music), Unmasked (Composer), Cats (Composer/Lyricist), The Phantom of the Opera (Bookwriter), Bad Cinderella (Composer).

What awards has Andrew Lloyd Webber been nominated for?

Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Sunset Blvd., Lifetime Achievement Award (Tony Awards), Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for School of Rock, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for School of Rock, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for School of Rock, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for School of Rock-The Musical, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Love Never Dies, The Audience Award for Most Popular Show (Olivier Awards) for The Phantom Of The Opera, Special Award (Olivier Awards), Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Woman in White, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Woman In White, Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for Tell Me On A Sunday, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Beautiful Game, The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Whistle Down The Wind, Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for Jesus Christ Superstar, Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Aspects of Love, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Aspects of Love, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Aspects of Love, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Phantom of the Opera, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Starlight Express, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Phantom Of The Opera, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Song and Dance, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Starlight Express, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Cats, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Cats, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Cats, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Evita, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Evita, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Evita, Most Promising Composer (Drama Desk Awards) for Jesus Christ Superstar and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Jesus Christ Superstar.

What awards has Andrew Lloyd Webber won?

Andrew Lloyd Webber has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. His honors include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tony Awards and a Special Award from the Olivier Awards. He was recognized for Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre by the Drama League Awards. For specific productions, he won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Sunset Boulevard. The Drama Desk Awards honored him with Outstanding Orchestration for Phantom of the Opera, and Outstanding Music for both Cats and Evita. He earned Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and Evita. Additionally, the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards named Evita Best Musical. He also won the Tony Award for Best Original Score for Evita and the Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Composer for Jesus Christ Superstar.

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