Andrew Lloyd Webber Bio (Biography)
Real name:
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Date of birth:
March 22. 1948
Place of birth:
London, England, UK
Astrology Sign:
Aries
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Biography
Andrew Lloyd Webber was born on March 22, 1947, in the U.K. He is considered to be the most popular theater composer of the latter part of the 20th century and is considered by many people to be the most popular theater composer of all time. Some of the shows that Webber has been involved with have been the most popular and longest running of all productions both on Broadway in New York and in London on the West End.
Throughout his storied career, Webber has produced thirteen major musicals including Jesus Christ Super Star, Cars, Evita and Phantom of the Opera. Through the years, is Really Useful Group is one of the largest theater operators in London. A number of his productions have been made into major motion pictures as well.
The music and lyrics from Webber shows are some of the most memorable of all songs from the theater, including such hits as Memory from Cats and Don't Cry for Me Argentina from Evita.
It was while studying at Oxford that Webber decided to involve himself in musical theater. He left before obtaining a degree and began what is one of the most successful careers in theater ever.
More recently, Webber has indicated that he is interested in creating a sequel to the Phantom of the Opera based on a book entitled the Phantom of Manhattan. As an interesting aside, Webber appeared as one of the guest judges on the television program, the reality show, that is selecting a cast for the revival of musical Grease -- one of the few successful musicals in the past thirty-five years in which Webber did not have a hand.
Throughout his storied career, Webber has produced thirteen major musicals including Jesus Christ Super Star, Cars, Evita and Phantom of the Opera. Through the years, is Really Useful Group is one of the largest theater operators in London. A number of his productions have been made into major motion pictures as well.
The music and lyrics from Webber shows are some of the most memorable of all songs from the theater, including such hits as Memory from Cats and Don't Cry for Me Argentina from Evita.
It was while studying at Oxford that Webber decided to involve himself in musical theater. He left before obtaining a degree and began what is one of the most successful careers in theater ever.
More recently, Webber has indicated that he is interested in creating a sequel to the Phantom of the Opera based on a book entitled the Phantom of Manhattan. As an interesting aside, Webber appeared as one of the guest judges on the television program, the reality show, that is selecting a cast for the revival of musical Grease -- one of the few successful musicals in the past thirty-five years in which Webber did not have a hand.