Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals Title of 'Phantom' Sequel at Birthday Celebration in Hyde Park

This weekend, fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber attending his birthday concert in Hyde Park not only got to celebrate the legend but also were the first to hear some breaking news on his upcoming Phantom of the Opera sequel.

Webber stood in front of the crowd and stated, "There is something I would like to say tonight which is thank you to all the people who have helped me in my career. I would like to thank everyone who loves musicals as much as me and I promise you I WILL TRY MY BEST WITH THE SEQUEL TO 'THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' WHICH I CAN EXCLUSIVELY REVEAL TONIGHT, WILL BE CALLED "LOVE NEVER DIES'"

Webber has been working on the sequel to the hit Broadway musical for over a year now. Back in May,  the title of the sequel was being workshopped as Phantom of the Opera: Once Upon Another Time. After several readings including a private workshop at Weber's estate, the musical is currently being developed in the UK.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Birthday In The Park saw stars from the world of pop, musical theatre and television, take to the stage in London's Hyde Park to celebrate the 60th birthday of one of the leading lights of British musical theatre. Host John Barrowman introduced music from Andrew Lloyd Webber's best-loved shows including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, Starlight Express, The Phantom Of The Opera, Aspects Of Love and Sunset Boulevard.
 
The 70-piece BBC Concert Orchestra led the festivities with performances from Steve Balsamo, Duncan James, Lee Mead, Idina Menzel (Wicked), Elaine Paige, Rhydian (X-Factor), Joss Stone, Julian Lloyd Webber, Hayley Westenra, stars of BBC One's I'd Do Anything, and the 100-voice Crouch End Festival Chorus.
 
The evening's repertoire included Jesus Christ Superstar, I Don't Know How To Love Him, Another Suitcase, Don't Cry For Me Argentina, Memory, Pie Jesu, Music of the Night, All I Ask Of You, Love Changes Everything, No Matter What, As If We Never Said Goodbye and Any Dream Will Do.

Photo Credit Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

 

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