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Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber: Musical Madman. Young British Punk. Andrew was born in 1948 in England to a music professor and a piano teacher Teamed with Tim Rice (lyricist) for many productions Knighted in 1992 British reality show host. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 1968
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Young British Punk • Andrew was born in 1948 in England to a music professor and a piano teacher • Teamed with Tim Rice (lyricist) for many productions • Knighted in 1992 • British reality show host
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat • 1968 • Written for a high school play • Based on the Biblical story of Jacob and his son Joseph • Huge variety of musical styles • Starring Donny Osmond!
Jesus Christ Superstar • 1970 • Rock Opera • Reflects the values of the hippie generation • Judas is a key figure- is he to blame? • Portrays Jesus as a regular man • Protested by religious groups
Evita • 1978 • Based on the story of Eva Peron, first woman president of Argentina • Narrated by a doubting narrator • Movie made starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas
Cats • 1981 • Based on a book of cat poems by T.S. Elliot • Loose story about a tribe of cats vying for “rebirth.” • One of the most successful musicals in history • “Memory”- hit song
“A confused piece of literature” • Purchased the novel at a used book store for $.50 • Cast his future wife, Sarah Brightman, as Christine • $3.3 billion dollars/ 80 million viewers • Saw himself as the Phantom
Phantom of the Ooopera • 1986 • Love story: the head vs. the heart • Most successful musical in history • Highest grossing entertainment event of all time • $3.3 billion gross • 80 million viewers