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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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Andrew Lloyd Webber Productions

The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz
 
[West End, 2023]
ADDITIONAL MUSIC
Aspects of LoveAspects of Love
 
[West End, 2023]
Music
Cinderella The MusicalCinderella The Musical
 
[West End, 2022] [Replacement]
Composer[Replacement]
The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera
 
[West End, 2021]
Orchestrator
CatsCats
 
[US Tour, 2019] [Replacement]
Composer, Book,, &Orchestrations[Replacement]
EvitaEvita
 
[West End, 2017]
Orchestrations
Sunset BoulevardSunset Boulevard
 
[West End, 2016]
Orchestrator
School of RockSchool of Rock
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Orchestrations
Producer
CatsCats
 
[West End, 2014]
Music
EvitaEvita
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Orchestrator
EvitaEvita
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Orchestrator
The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz
 
[West End, 2011]
Producer
Love Never DiesLove Never Dies
 
[West End, 2010]
Producer
Orchestrator
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
 
[West End, 2007] [Replacement]
Music[Replacement]
The Sound of MusicThe Sound of Music
 
[West End, 2006]
Producer
The Woman in WhiteThe Woman in White
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Orchestration Supervisor
The Woman in White
 
[West End, 2004]
Orchestrations
Bombay DreamsBombay Dreams
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
Bombay Dreams
 
[West End, 2002]
Producer
By Jeeves
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Music Arranger
Jesus Christ Superstar
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Orchestrator
Sunset Boulevard
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Orchestrator
La Bete
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Producer
Aspects of Love
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Orchestrator
Aspects of Love
 
[West End, 1989]
Orchestrator
The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Orchestrator
Starlight Express
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Orchestrator
Song and Dance
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Orchestrator
Starlight Express
 
[West End, 1984]
Orchestrator
Cats
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Orchestrator
Song and Dance
 
[West End, 1982]
Orchestrator
Cats
 
[West End, 1981]
Orchestrator
Evita
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Orchestrator
Evita
 
[West End, 1978]
Orchestrations/Vocal Arrangements
Jesus Christ Superstar
 
[West End, 1972]
Orchestrator
Jesus Christ Superstar
 
[Broadway, 1971]
Orchestrator

Writing

Music
Composer
Cats (Movie)
Composer/Lyricist
Composer
By Jeeves
Composer
Love Never Dies
Bookwriter
Composer
Aspects of Love
Bookwriter
Composer
Bombay Dreams
Source Material
Cats
Composer
Cricket
Composer
Evita
Composer
Jeeves
Composer
The Phantom of the Opera
Composer
Bookwriter
Whistle Down the Wind
Bookwriter
Composer

Andrew Lloyd Webber Movies

Jesus Christ Superstar
[ 1973 ] music by, orchestrator
Evita
[ 1996 ] music by
Cats
[ 1998 ] music by, orchestrator
The Phantom of the Opera
[ 2004 ] music by, orchestrator
Aspects of Love
[ 2005 ] music by
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
[ 2011 ] music by
Love Never Dies
[ 2012 ] music by

Andrew Lloyd Webber Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Lifetime Achievement Award

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Music

Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

Andrew Lloyd WebberSchool of Rock

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock-The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best New Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Love Never Dies

Olivier Awards - 2010 - The Audience Award for Most Popular Show

Andrew Lloyd, The Phantom Of The Opera


winner
Olivier Awards - 2008 - Special Award

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Woman in White

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best New Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Woman In White

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Musical Production

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tell Me On A Sunday

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best New Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Beautiful Game

Olivier Awards - 1999 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Whistle Down The Wind

Olivier Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Musical Production

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar


winner
Drama League Awards - 1995 - Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber


winner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sunset Boulevard

Olivier Awards - 1994 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sunset Boulevard

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Musical Revival

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Music

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aspects of Love

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Book of a Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aspects of Love

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aspects of Love


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Orchestration

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Phantom of the Opera

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1988 - Best Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Book of a Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Starlight Express


winner
Olivier Awards - 1986 - Musical of the Year

Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom Of The Opera

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Song and Dance

Olivier Awards - 1984 - Musical of the Year

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Starlight Express


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Music

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


winner
Olivier Awards - 1981 - Musical of the Year

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Music

Andrew Lloyd Weber, Evita


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1980 - Best Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Evita


winner
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Evita


winner
Olivier Awards - 1978 - Musical of the Year

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Evita


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Most Promising Composer

Andre Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar

Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar

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Andrew Lloyd Webber FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Andrew Lloyd Webber written?

Andrew Lloyd Webber has written 24 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).

What awards has Andrew Lloyd Webber been nominated for?

Andrew Lloyd Webber has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tony Awards. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Music and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for "School of Rock," Best Musical and Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "School of Rock-The Musical," and Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Love Never Dies" and "The Woman In White." He has also been recognized for his work on "The Phantom of the Opera," "Evita," "Cats," "Jesus Christ Superstar," and many other productions.

What awards has Andrew Lloyd Webber won?

Andrew Lloyd Webber has won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tony Awards, a Special Award at the Olivier Awards, and the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre from the Drama League Awards. He has also received accolades for specific works such as "Sunset Boulevard," "Phantom of the Opera," "Cats," "Evita," and "Jesus Christ Superstar." Some of his notable wins include Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Sunset Boulevard," Outstanding Orchestration at the Drama Desk Awards for "Phantom of the Opera," Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "The Phantom Of The Opera," "Cats," and "Evita," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Cats" and "Evita," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Evita," and Most Promising Composer at the Drama Desk Awards for "Jesus Christ Superstar."

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