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Rachel Zegler will reprise Eva Perón in a 2027 Broadway revival of Evita, directed by Jamie Lloyd after a lauded London Palladium run; the Broadway staging will be restaged as a concert-style production with modern choreography, and will not include the outdoor balcony scene from London due to safety concerns. The Shubert Theatre for Broadway will be announced and additional casting has yet to be revealed.
Rachel Zegler will headline a Broadway transfer of Evita for a spring 2027 run, directed by Jamie Lloyd and built on the London West End hit; the production will relocate to a Shubert Theatre (date to be announced) with a NYC-specific staging that moves away from London’s balcony moment, as Lloyd teases a bold reimagining for Broadway.
Andrew Lloyd Webber tells The Times he is a recovering alcoholic, sixteen months into sobriety after a longtime secret drinking pattern. He had stopped drinking during the School of Rock Broadway run in 2015–16 but began drinking secretly, and about 18 months ago faced a downhill spiral that troubled his family. After a failed clinic attempt, he found AA in Switzerland and the UK and now attends daily meetings, saying the program’s egalitarian, supportive environment has helped him recover. He apologizes to those affected and notes sobriety has improved his creativity and relationships.
'Masquerade' is an immersive, reimagined version of 'The Phantom of the Opera' in New York, featuring a more intimate and atmospheric experience that emphasizes the Phantom's perspective, with mixed reviews on its execution and storytelling.
A viral offstage performance of Rachel Zegler singing 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' from Evita outside London's Palladium theater has become the summer's most talked-about event, drawing crowds and creating a unique, inclusive theatrical experience.
The revival of "Cats" at the Perelman Performing Arts Center, titled "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," reimagines the classic musical with a queer, ballroom competition twist. Directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, the production embraces the show's inherent strangeness and camp, featuring a diverse and talented cast. The fresh concept and vibrant performances have been met with enthusiastic audience reactions, making it a standout reinterpretation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic work.
"Sunset Boulevard," starring Nicole Scherzinger, won seven awards at the Olivier Awards, including best musical revival, best actress in a musical for Scherzinger, and best actor in a musical for Tom Francis. The reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical received praise for its contemporary twists and Scherzinger's magnetic performance. Other winners at the ceremony included Sarah Snook for best actress in "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and "Operation Mincemeat" for best new musical.
Anderson Cooper's reaction was priceless as he recognized "The Phantom of the Opera" playing at a Trump rally, a song that Andrew Lloyd Webber, the musical's creator, had previously asked Trump to stop using. Trump has a habit of playing music at his rallies without proper permission, including songs by Sinéad O'Connor, who once compared him to the devil.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a surprise appearance during the opening of the Eurovision Song Contest’s grand final on Saturday evening alongside Andrew Lloyd-Webber, rapper Ms Banks and last year’s Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra, who hail from Ukraine. The princess appeared in a pre-recorded clip playing an instrumental version of Kalush Orchestra’s winning song “Stefania” on the piano, which she recorded in the Crimson Drawing Room of Windsor Castle earlier this month. Hosting duties for this year's Eurovision fell to the UK, whose entry Sam Ryder came second last year and who have been staunch allies in Ukraine’s battle against the Russian invasion.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a surprise appearance during the opening of the Eurovision Song Contest’s grand final on Saturday evening alongside Andrew Lloyd-Webber, rapper Ms Banks and last year’s Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra, who hail from Ukraine. The princess appeared in a pre-recorded clip playing an instrumental version of Kalush Orchestra’s winning song “Stefania” on the piano, which she recorded in the Crimson Drawing Room of Windsor Castle earlier this month. Hosting duties for this year's Eurovision fell to the UK, with Ukraine as a co-host due to the ongoing war in their country.
"Bad Cinderella," a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, will close on June 4, ending his 43-year-long streak of shows on Broadway. The show received hostile reviews, garnered zero Tony nominations, and struggled at the box office. The musical is a revisionist riff on the classic fairy tale, featuring a rebellious protagonist, a gay Prince Charming, and oppressive beauty standards. The show was capitalized for up to $19 million, but the money has not been recouped. At the time of its closing, "Bad Cinderella" will have played 33 preview performances and 85 regular performances.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bad Cinderella musical is set to close on Broadway on June 4, just over 10 weeks after its official opening night. Despite a low average price for a big Broadway musical, ticket sales have dipped, and the show did not receive any nominations at this year's Tony awards. The musical is a retooled version of Cinderella, which ran for just under a year in London and suffered heavy losses. Critics were not impressed with the US counterpart, and Lloyd Webber was criticised for the manner in which some cast members learned of its closure via social media.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Bad Cinderella, will close on June 4 after struggling at the box office and receiving no Tony Award nominations. The musical, which features lyrics by David Zippel and book by Emerald Fennell, will have played 33 preview performances and 85 regular performances at Broadway's Imperial Theatre. The production is the second Broadway show to announce its closing following a poor showing in Tony nominations.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Bad Cinderella" is closing on Broadway after 85 regular performances due to bad reviews and lackluster ticket sales. The show failed to receive a single nomination at the Tonys and will play its final show at the Imperial Theatre on June 4. This marks the end of Webber's 43-year streak of shows on Broadway, which included classics like "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats." Critics were not kind to "Bad Cinderella," with one calling it "a muddled and momentum-less retooling of the familiar fairy tale."
Bad Cinderella, the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, will have its final Broadway performance on June 4 at the Imperial Theatre after receiving no Tony Award nominations. The musical reimagines the classic fairytale to center around a damsel who is not in distress. Despite the well-known name in its title and on its creative team, Bad Cinderella struggled to find an audience and received negative reviews. Its closure marks the first time Broadway has not had an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical running since 1979.