Christopher Hampton News

Internationally celebrated composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is receiving ongoing medical attention for a recent series of health conditions including recent prostate cancer and multiple back surgeries yet he has taken to social media to share updates both private and professional - including finding the time to attend first recording sessions for the original cast recording of his new musical STEPHEN WARD.

Stephen Ward, which has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hampton and lyricist Don Black, previews at the Aldwych Theatre from 3 December 2013 with press night on 19 December 2013. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, is currently booking to 1 March 2014. Check out a photo of the musical's marquee, as featured on its official Facebook page below!

Winner of the Kevin Kline Award for Outstanding New Play, Falling makes its West Coast debut with one of the most awarded young theatre companies in Los Angeles, Rogue Machine. Winning upwards of 50 awards (including Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle, LA Weekly, Ovation, Garland, and BEST PRODUCTION two years in a row), the company was lauded as 'Best Theatre Company of 2012' by the LA Weekly.

The second day of rehearsals for the highly anticipated Andrew Lloyd Webber, Christopher Hampton and Don Black West End musical STEPHEN WARD was marked with a new social media image arriving to christen the occasion, showcasing another glimpse into rehearsals for the politically-inclined, period-set musical.

When two prosperous couples meet following a playground scuffle between their children, their initial cordiality descends into mutual recriminations, resulting in a series of comic situations as the get-together quickly spins out of control.

Legendary composer and theatrical impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber attended the kick-off of rehearsals for his new West End musical STEPHEN WARD earlier this week and a glimpse at the world's most successful composer in action working alongside director Richard Eyre is now available.

Winner of the Kevin Kline Award for Outstanding New Play, Deanna Jent's FALLING makes its West Coast debut with one of the most awarded young theatre companies in Los Angeles, Rogue Machine. Winning upwards of 50 awards (including Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle, LA Weekly, Ovation, Garland, and BEST PRODUCTION two years in a row), the company was lauded as 'Best Theatre Company of 2012' by the LA Weekly. Falling will open tonight, October 12, 2013, with a reception to follow, and is set to play 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, 3pm Sundays through December 1, 2013 at 5041 Pico Blvd., LA, Calif.

As anticipation builds for the world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Christopher Hampton's new musical STEPHEN WARD, the composer recently held a press preview in which the cast performed a selection of songs and the composer himself discussed his involvement with the piece and new comments have been released.

Pieter Toerien presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's magnificent musical SUNSET BOULEVARD at Theatre on the Bay as part of the theatre's 25th anniversary celebrations this year. Toerien, a legendary local producer, established this intimate stage as a home to world class entertainment for drama, comedy, dance, musicals and cabarets. The 264 seater venue serves as a platform for magic, captivating an audience of all ages time and again.

Palo Alto Players follows up on its successful season premiere with the hilarious comedy of manners (without the manners!), God of Carnage. Written by Yasmina Reza (and translated by Christopher Hampton), this brilliant farce won three Tony Awards and will run for 11 performances (November 1-17, 2013) at the Lucie Stern Theater, located at 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. Tickets are on sale now by ordering online at www.paplayers.org or calling 650.329.0891.

Winner of the Kevin Kline Award for Outstanding New Play, Deanna Jent's FALLING makes its West Coast debut with one of the most awarded young theatre companies in Los Angeles, Rogue Machine. Winning upwards of 50 awards (including Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle, LA Weekly, Ovation, Garland, and BEST PRODUCTION two years in a row), the company was lauded as "Best Theatre Company of 2012" by the LA Weekly. Falling will open on October 12, 2013, with a reception to follow.

The original London cast recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Christopher Hampton's new musical STEPHEN WARD is now available for pre-order and a first look at the album art has been revealed, as well.

VermontART, written by Yasmina Reza, is directed by Tara Lee Downs from the translation by Christopher Hampton for Vermont Stage Company, playing October 9-27, 2013 at FlynnSpace. Click below to go behind the scenes with the cast and creative team!

Stephen Ward, which has music byAndrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hampton and lyricist Don Black, previews at the Aldwych Theatre from 3 December 2013 with press night on 19 December 2013. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, is currently booking to 1 March 2014. The cast album is set to be released by Decca on March 3, 2014. CLICK HERE to preview tracks from the show and HERE for a free download of 'Human Sacrifice' and preorder the album.

The starring cast members of Andrew Lloyd Webber's highly anticipated new historical scandal-based West End musical STEPHEN WARD convened to perform songs from the score with the world renown composer himself on hand and four songs from the show are now available to hear in full.

Internationally celebrated composer Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses the impetus behind his new musical endeavor STEPHEN WARD and discusses how the history of the period-set piece aligned with his own life as part of a new chat in honor of the premiere of a handful of songs from the score at a UK press launch earlier today.

The starring cast members of Andrew Lloyd Webber's highly anticipated new historical scandal-based West End musical STEPHEN WARD convened to perform songs from the score with the world renown composer himself on hand and the first full song has now leaked.

Earlier today at a special event at The Box in Soho, Stephen Ward was launched with cast and creative team as well as VIP guest MAndy Rice-Davies. Opening in the West End later this year, Stephen Ward, which has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hampton and lyricist Don Black, previews at the Aldwych Theatre from 3 December 2013 with press night on 19 December 2013. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, is currently booking to 1 March 2014. Set and Costume designs are by Rob Howell, with lighting by Peter Mumford, sound by Paul Groothuis, projection design by Jon Driscoll and choreography by Stephen Mear. Stephen Ward is produced by Robert Fox Limited and The Really Useful Group. Check out highlights from today's event below!

Today (30 September 2013) at a special event at The Box in Soho, Stephen Ward was launched with cast and creative team as well as VIP guest Mandy Rice-Davies. Opening in the West End later this year, Stephen Ward, which has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hampton and lyricist Don Black, previews at the Aldwych Theatre from 3 December 2013 with press night on 19 December 2013. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, is currently booking to 1 March2014. Set and Costume designs are by Rob Howell, with lighting by Peter Mumford, sound by Paul Groothuis, projection design by Jon Driscoll and choreography by Stephen Mear. Stephen Ward is produced by Robert Fox Limited and The Really Useful Group. Check out a look back at today's event below!

The BLUEBARN Theatre launches its 2013-2014 Season with GOD OF CARNAGE by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton. The production opens tonight, September 26th and runs four weekends, closing Friday October 18th.