Andrew Lloyd Webber
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Hal Prince Workshop THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in New Footage (Jun 11, 2026)
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to Open at North Shore Music Theatre (Jun 11, 2026)
Daniel Krikler Will Lead World Premiere of THE PIANIST Musical (Jun 11, 2026)
BIO
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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Awards and Nominations
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sunset Blvd.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock
Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock
Andrew Lloyd WebberSchool of Rock
Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock-The Musical
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Love Never Dies
Andrew Lloyd, The Phantom Of The Opera
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Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Woman in White
Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Woman In White
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tell Me On A Sunday
Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Beautiful Game
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Whistle Down The Wind
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar
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Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sunset Boulevard
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sunset Boulevard
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aspects of Love
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aspects of Love
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aspects of Love
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Starlight Express
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom Of The Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Song and Dance
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Starlight Express
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats
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Andrew Lloyd Weber, Evita
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, Evita
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, Evita
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, Evita
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Andre Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar
Videos
Video: Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch React to Tony Win for Best Direction of a Musical for CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 22:06:16
Video: Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons React to Tony Win for Best Choreography
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 21:45:31
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Teases New Mona Lisa Musical, PHANTOM Movie on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-03 10:46:59
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Performs 'The Jellicle Ball' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-28 14:37:18
Video: First Look at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-05-28 13:50:16
Video: Follow Robert 'Silk' Mason's Path to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-26 13:05:35
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Performs 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat' in the Subway
by Michael Major - 2026-05-22 13:25:28
Video: Sam Ryder and Andrew Lloyd Webber Perform 'Gethsemane' From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Stephi Wild - 2026-05-22 07:08:45
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs at WNYC Concert Event
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-21 15:40:07
Video: First Look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2026-05-13 12:23:47
Video: Watch 'Gethsemane' from Goodspeed's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Michael Major - 2026-05-11 13:36:00
Video: Watch the JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Title Song From Goodspeed Musicals
by Michael Major - 2026-05-08 15:31:45
Video: Highlights from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-05-01 09:29:26
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs Flashy Dance Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 11:34:42
Video: THE LATE SHOW Parodies JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR with ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-15 11:18:33
The Jellicle Rebirth: Andrew Lloyd Webber on the Joy of Seeing His Musicals Reinvented for a New Generation
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-04-10 11:59:58
Video: A Jellicle Cast Comes Out to Celebrate Opening Night of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Luka Vonier - 2026-04-09 14:26:27
Video: Watch Highlights from CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-04-07 18:24:15
Video: The Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Opera House Performs 'Heaven on Their Minds'
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-04-03 23:13:23
Video: Watch the Full Conversations with CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast and Crew From CBS Sunday Morning Segment
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-30 15:18:26
News
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber has shared rare archival footage offering a glimpse into the early development of The Phantom of the Opera with director Hal Prince. Watch the video.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
North Shore Music Theatre will present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat this summer, featuring a cast of 49 performers in NSMT's theater-in-the-round format.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
Daniel Krikler will star as Wladyslaw Szpilman in the world premiere of THE PIANIST, a new musical stage adaptation of Szpilman's memoir, written and directed by Thom Southerland, at Park Theatre London.
by - Jun 11, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Mamma Mia & more.
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Kim's Convenience and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2026
Three-time Tony Award-winning stage and screen star Glenn Close will be honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with an Academy Honorary Award for her body of work in film.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES at the London Palladium, directed by Shaun Kerrison.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
The Smith Center announced tickets for the first four shows of its Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series, including DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, ELF THE MUSICAL, and THE OUTSIDERS.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble has revealed its 20th anniversary season, themed 'Rising Up,' featuring Dracula, School of Rock: The Musical, and Hadestown: Teen Edition, among other MainStage and youth productions at venues across northern Rhode Island.
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this May 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from regional stages across the country - from Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse in Los Angeles to The Phantom of the Opera at Seattle's Paramount Theatre and Pippin at Signature Theatre in DC.
by Sabrina Wallace - Jun 9, 2026
Jesus Christ Superstar at Georgetown Palace Theatre may be my favorite Palace production since I started reviewing in 2018. Jamie Rogers delivers a modern, energetic rock opera filled with standout performances, inventive staging, hip-hop-infused choreography, and a live band that absolutely rocks. Don't miss this one!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Cats: The Jellicle Ball celebrated its three Tony Award wins with a special CATSQUERADE watch party and after-party at Masquerade. Guests included Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Raúl Esparza, Chris Colfer, Law Roach, and the show's Tony-winning creative team. Check out photos of the event!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Madonna has released CONFESSIONS II – The Film, a new short film directed by TORSO. The full film is available on YouTube following last week’s premiere at the 25th Tribeca Film Festival. Watch it here.
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
At the Tony Awards, Qween Jean took home the award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
by Barry Lenny - Jun 7, 2026
The Cabaret Festival is shaping up to be a very good year indeed.
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch took home the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons took home the Tony Award for Best Choreography. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction! Watch in this video.
by Michael Gioia - Jun 7, 2026
In the Tony Awards press room, choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons teased they want to do a revival of the musical 'Fame' next.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Once again, Broadway's biggest night has come and gone! With the 79th Annual Tony Awards now behind us, we have compiled a list of some of the most memorable moments from the evening, including standout wins, performances, and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Andrew Lloyd Webber has written 25 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), Masquerade (Music).
Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, 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.
Andrew Lloyd Webber has won numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tony Awards and a Special Award from the Olivier Awards. He received the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award from the Drama League Awards and the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Orchestration from the Drama Desk Awards for The Phantom of the Opera and the Musical of the Year from the Olivier Awards for The Phantom of the Opera. He was recognized for Outstanding Music from the Drama Desk Awards for Cats and also won the Musical of the Year from the Olivier Awards for Cats. He received Outstanding Music from the Drama Desk Awards for Evita and the Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Evita as well. Furthermore, he secured the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Evita and the Musical of the Year from the Olivier Awards for Evita. Lastly, he received the Most Promising Composer Award from the Drama Desk Awards for Jesus Christ Superstar.
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