How well do you know Aspects of Love, one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musicals? From its unforgettable song "Love Changes Everything" to its exploration of passion and romance over multiple decades, this celebrated production has left a mark in musical theatre history. Test your knowledge on the key players, memorable songs, and behind-the-scenes facts that make Aspects of Love a unique and captivating story! Dive into this trivia challenge and see how much you really know about the show!
International Productions
- The original West End production opened in 1989 at the Prince of Wales Theatre and ran for 1,325 performances.
Musical Composition
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
Production Facts
- 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.
- Andrew Lloyd Webber first developed Aspects of Love at his Sydmonton Festival in 1988 prior to its formal production.
- 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 show's plot includes a dramatic love triangle among Alex, his uncle George, and Rose, which complicates as the narrative progresses.
