Lloyd Webber Reveals Plans For Stage 'OZ': Composer To Pen New Tunes & BBC 'Dorothy' Search In Worksby BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2009Andrew Lloyd Webber announced via his official video blog that he's fast at work on his 'Oz' update, the most exciting revealation was that he'll be composing several new songs for the upcoming West End bound show. (more...)
2009 Theatre Hall of Fame Inductees Announcedby BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2009The 2009 Theatre Hall of Fame inductees have been revealed and include such icons as actors Jim Dale, John McMartin and Lynn Redgrave; producers Roger Berlind and Ted Mann; composers Stephen Schwartz and Andrew Lloyd Webber; and, posthumously, the late playwright/actor Charles Ludlum. The Annual Theatre Hall of Fame ceremony, now in its 39th year, will be held Jan. 25, 2010, in the Gershwin Theatre's North Rotunda. Terry Hodge Taylor is producing the event. (more...)
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber Being Treated for Cancerby BWW - Oct 25, 2009A spokesman for composer Andrew Lloyd Webber confirmed to press this morning that he'd been diagnosed with prostate cancer, in its very early stages. His spokesperson added that 'Andrew is now undergoing treatment and expects to be fully back at work before the end of the year.' (more...)
Andrew Lloyd Webber on the Mend, Thanks Fans for Well Wishesby BWW - Nov 27, 2009Andrew Lloyd Webber was recently admitted back to the hospital having developed a 'postoperative infection following surgery to remove his prostate three weeks ago.'
Lloyd Webber remained in the hospital for a few days to monitor the infection and is now resting at home. The famed maestro of the musical stage posted a thank you message on his official website in response to the many get well wishes he received. (more...)
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber in Hospital with Infectionby BWW - Nov 17, 2009Webber's official web site confirms the news, noting that 'Andrew has been re-admitted to hospital tonight following his operation for prostate cancer. He has been advised that while the operation was entirely successful, he has developed a post-operative 'chronic infection' which needs immediate treatment.' (more...)
Photo Flash: JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Pittsburgh CLOby BWW News Desk - May 26, 2009Hitch a rainbow ride through ancient Egypt when Pittsburgh CLO kicks off its 63rd Summer Season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Cheer for the kid in the coat May 26 through June 7 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District. (more...)
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Extends Run At Garrickby Carrie Dunn - May 22, 2009The Menier Chocolate Factory's hit production announces another 48 dates (more...)
Photo Flash: Bean & Osmond In Rehearsal For Pittsburgh CLO's JOSEPHby BWW News Desk - May 20, 2009Hitch a rainbow ride through ancient Egypt when Pittsburgh CLO kicks off its 63rd Summer Season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Cheer for the kid in the coat May 26 through June 7 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District. (more...)
Andrew Lloyd Webber Declares 'We Won't Win' Eurovision Contest to UK Telegraphby BWW News Desk - May 16, 2009Andrew Lloyd-Webber has played down expectations for Britain's chances in the Eurovision Song Contest, admitting to the UK Telegraph that he would be pleased if his song 'It's My Time' came in the top 10. (more...)
JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Opens At Pittsburgh CLO 5/26by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2009Hitch a rainbow ride through ancient Egypt when Pittsburgh CLO kicks off its 63rd Summer Season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Cheer for the kid in the coat May 26 through June 7 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District. (more...)
Nunn Helmed Menier Chocolate Factory 'NIGHT MUSIC' Transfers to West End's Garrick for Limited Run 3/28by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2009The Menier Chocolate Factory's sell out production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's A Little Night Music is to transfer to the West End for a strictly limited run. Trevor Nunn's critically acclaimed production will transfer to the Garrick Theatre from 28 March, with press night on Tuesday 7 April and is booking until 25 July 2009. A Little Night Music is produced in the West End by David Babani for Chocolate Factory Productions, Andrew Fell and Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer for Nimax Theatres. (more...)
Andrew Lloyd Webber Withdraws From BBC's 'OZ' Reality Show, Program Cancelledby BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2009The Sun newspaper has reported that the planned UK reality show to find a 'Dorothy' for the upcoming West End stage production of 'The Wizard of Oz' has been cancelled by the BBC after Andrew Lloyd Webber withdrew. (more...)
Andrew Lloyd Webber to Say 'Hello Dolly' for West End?by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2009Andrew Lloyd Webber is planning a West End revival of the the classic Jerry Herman musical Hello, Dolly!, starring his I'd Do Anything prot?g? Connie Fisher in the title role reports the UK theatre website WhatsOnStage.com. (more...)
Warren Joins Lloyd Webber For BBC's Your Country Needs You by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2009During the first live show on Saturday 10th January, it was announced that world-renowned lyricist Diane Warren would be joining the Eurovision: Your Country Needs You team, providing the lyrics to the song that will be written by Andrew Lloyd Webber. (more...)
Lloyd Webber Seeks A 'Cooler' Theatre Royal Drury Laneby BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2009The Stage UK is reporting that Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group is seeking planning permission to install air conditioning into the Theatre Royal Drury Lane as part of a project that is expected to cost in excess of ?1 million. (more...)
Nunn Helmed Menier Chocolate Factory 'NIGHT MUSIC' Transfers to West End's Garrick for Limited Run 3/28by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2009The Menier Chocolate Factory's sell out production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's A Little Night Music is to transfer to the West End for a strictly limited run. Trevor Nunn's critically acclaimed production will transfer to the Garrick Theatre from 28 March, with press night on Tuesday 7 April and is booking until 25 July 2009. A Little Night Music is produced in the West End by David Babani for Chocolate Factory Productions, Andrew Fell and Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer for Nimax Theatres. (more...)
THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Comes To OCPAC 2/16-21/2010by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2009The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, a grand concert showcasing the Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning composer's biggest and most memorable hits, makes its way to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a special one-week-only engagement February 16 - 21
in Segerstrom Hall. (more...)
Photo Flash: THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER at the Kennedy Centerby BWW News Desk - Dec 30, 2008Jeffrey Finn Productions is presenting a special return holiday engagement of THE Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber for two weeks only at the Kennedy Center. (more...)
RIALTO CHATTER: The 'Munchkin of the Night', Lloyd Webber Looks to 'OZ'by Rialto Chatter - Apr 3, 2009The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye reports that the MGM classic, The Wizard Of Oz, one of the most famous and iconic movies in the history of film, is getting a total makeover, including new songs and score, for a planned stage production that will hit London late next year. (more...)
Variety on Lloyd Webber's Plans For 'OZ'by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2009Variety gives a bit more information on Andrew Lloyd Webber's proposed new stage production of 'The Wizard of Oz.' (more...)
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