- Aspects of Love is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart, based on the 1955 novella by David Garnett.
- The musical explores different forms of love over a period of 17 years among an interconnected group including an actress, her fan, and their relatives.
- Aspects of Love is primarily a sung-through musical, featuring very little spoken dialogue.
- The song 'Love Changes Everything' from Aspects of Love became widely popular and is considered one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic pieces.
- Andrew Lloyd Webber first developed Aspects of Love at his Sydmonton Festival in 1988 prior to its formal production.
- The original West End production opened in 1989 at the Prince of Wales Theatre and ran for 1,325 performances.
- Roger Moore was initially cast in the West End production but left before opening night due to difficulties with the musical demands of the role.
- The Broadway production of Aspects of Love opened in 1990 but closed after 377 performances and 22 previews, losing its entire $8 million investment and earning the title of one of Broadway's greatest flops.
- A revised West End revival in 1993 incorporated new design elements like a revolve stage and butterfly gauzes, under the direction of Gale Edwards.
- In the 2023 West End revival, Michael Ball, who originally played Alex, returned to the production as George, showcasing a specially added performance of 'Love Changes Everything'.
- The musical 'Aspects of Love' is set in various locations including France and Italy and spans over three decades, from 1947 to 1964.
- The song 'Love Changes Everything' by Michael Ball not only became a hit, reaching #2 on the UK singles chart, but it also stayed in the chart for 15 weeks.
- In the musical, the song 'The First Man You Remember' is a duet between George and his daughter Jenny, showcasing a tender father-daughter relationship.
- The show's plot includes a dramatic love triangle among Alex, his uncle George, and Rose, which complicates as the narrative progresses.
- The original Broadway production of 'Aspects of Love' featured a two-disc recording which captured most of the musical's score. A 2005 remastered edition restored material cut from the original release.
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