Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Bad Cinderella’ Announces Broadway Closing After Tony Nomination Shut-Out

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Broadway designer Dane Laffrey and director Michael Arden often dive into conversations about projects long before a show is greenlit. Says Laffrey, who is nominated for best scenic design for “A Christmas Carol,” “We are extensively consistent collaborators.” Having worked on shows including “Once on This Island” and the Broadway revival of “Parade” — about the lynching of Jewish American Leo Frank in 1915 — the two often discuss visual research and organizing space through “snatches of conversations.” For “Parade,” which earned Arden a Tony nod for best direction of a musical, the duo was looking at visual reference points and political rallies from the period. Says Laffrey, “We looked at grandstands or viewing stands, and things that were constructed hastily. There were also contemporary reference points from Jan. 6, touch points that mean something to us because then they will mean something to an audience.”

David Benedict “Will someone kindly tell me what on Earth has happened?” Well, quite. That’s the that line Michael Ball’s George sings when surveying the absurdity before him, including the body of his passed-out partner Rose (Laura Pitt-Pulford) who has just been shot by his jealous nephew Alec (Jamie Bogyo). Judging by the unexpected laughter that greeted it on opening night, others are framing his question more widely while witnessing this revival — that’s not the right term — of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1989 musical “Aspects of Love.” For that scene and the whole queasy, quasi-romantic story to work, you need emotional truth. But despite the cast’s sincere efforts there is scarcely a speck of that for them to work with. In the sung-through score (no bookwriter is credited; the text is the work of lyricists Don Black and Charles Hart) they are left to sing rambling expository dialogue at one another and emote, giving audiences little to connect with. Lloyd Webber can and does lace lines from the show’s two big tunes, “Love Changes Everything” and “Seeing Is Believing,” through his score all night, but it doesn’t compensate for the lack of believable drama. And that’s before you get to the sexual politics.

Barry Humphries convinced Andrew Lloyd Webber to star on 'Who Do You Think You Are?'. The 75-year-old composer has revealed that the late comedian - who died in April, aged 89 - talked him into accepting the offer to appear on the BBC show. He told The Sun newspaper: "The late, great Barry Humphries encouraged me to do 'Who Do You Think You Are?'.

Taylor Swift's piano attempted to steal the spotlight at her recent Foxborough, Massachusets, Eras Tour show. In a video, the "Midnights" singer is seen sitting down at her piano on stage when keys begin to play on their own.  "I didn't play that, so that means that … " Swift said, before being interrupted by the seemingly possessed piano. The piano continued to play several notes, which prompted Taylor to throw her hands over her mouth in shock.  "Do you hear that?" she asked crowd of fans.

Gordon Cox Theater Editor Thanks to her acclaimed performance in “Parade,” Micaela Diamond has found herself nominated for a Tony Award at just 23 years old. The attention could be overwhelming for any young actor, so it’s a good thing she knows someone who’s been through it before: her co-star and fellow nominee Ben Platt, who was nominated for a Tony (and won) at 23 for “Dear Evan Hansen.” Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:

Last night, the Broadway musical Shucked made history of a sort when cast member Alex Newell delivered a red-hot performance of the musical’s barnburner “Independently Owned” on The Voice, marking the first time a Broadway show has gained entry onto the NBC talent competition.

EXCLUSIVE: Neil Meron, a force behind bring live events to television including such musicals as Jesus Christ Superstar, Annie and The Sound of Music, has joined Andrew Lloyd Webber’s London-based Really Useful Group as a consultant, Lloyd Webber announced today.

Helen Flanagan surprised fans as she took to social media with two snaps which she claimed were before and after a wild night out. The former Coronation Street star could be seen pouting and giving a peace sign to the camera in the first image posted to her Instagram grid.

Broadway will dim its marquee lights on June 1 in remembrance of the late Roundabout Theatre Company artistic director Todd Haimes, who died April 19 at age 66.

K.J. Yossman Catherine, the Princess of Wales, made a surprise appearance during the opening of the Eurovision Song Contest’s grand final on Saturday evening alongside Andrew Lloyd-Webber, rapper Ms Banks and last year’s Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra, who hail from Ukraine. The princess, who is married to Britain’s Prince William, appeared in a pre-recorded clip playing an instrumental version of Kalush Orchestra’s winning song “Stefania” on the piano, which she recorded in the Crimson Drawing Room of Windsor Castle earlier this month. The clip was part of a montage of different artists – including Lloyd-Webber and Ms Banks – who performed a version of the song alongside Kalush Orchestra themselves. Also featuring in the line-up were last year’s runner-up Sam Ryder, Ballet Black, Bolt Strings, and Joss Stone.

Bad Cinderella” learned their show is set to close on June 4 after just 33 previews and 85 performances.And I don’t mean Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber.In a highly unusual move for the Great White Way, producer Christine Schwarzman handed out prayer cards to her company — who first heard the production was kaput after Playbill published the news early and then quickly took their story down — to go out with God.On one side of the card, which The Post has obtained, is the logo of Lloyd Webber’s problem-plagued musical, featuring the rebellious main character spray-painting the letter “A” in “Bad.” On the other is an original prayer.Hold onto your rosaries. It reads: “Lord, you have wired us to create, to innovate, to lead with new ideas, to set the trends and even blaze a new path. May we, through our artistic expressions, creatively communicate Your heart of love, mercy and grace to a world that needs You.“Thank you for the opportunity to participate in Your divine plan.

Andrew Lloyd-Webber has responded to rumours that he was sat next to "Meghan in disguise" at the King's Coronation.The composer has now broken his silence after he was spotted in viral pictures taken where some people thought Meghan Markle had come to the event in disguise.The Phantom of the Opera creator sat next to a distinctive looking man who soon went viral when spotted by the public. Many thought that his grey hair and moustache were fake, leading them to conclude that it was actually the Duchess of Sussex.

The Broadway musical Bad Cinderella has announced its closing date.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Bad Cinderella” is closing on Broadway roughly four months after opening night. The producers announced it will play its final show at the Imperial Theatre on June 4. It’s been a rough go for “Bad Cinderella,” which suffered from bad reviews and lackluster ticket sales. It was also snubbed at the Tonys, failing to receive a single nomination. By the time the curtain comes down for good, “Bad Cinderella” will have played 33 preview performances and 85 regular performances. It’s the latest in a long line of recent Broadway closures, including Webber’s classic “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Beetlejuice,” “KPOP” and “Ain’t No Mo.'” The shuttering of “Bad Cinderella” and “Phantom,” which was the longest-running show in history before ending its storied run in April, breaks Webber’s 43-year streak of shows on Broadway. He’s composed 13 productions over the last four decades, starting with “Evita” in 1979 and continuing with “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Cats” “Starlight Express,” “Sunset Boulevard” and, most recently, “School of Rock.”

Andrew Lloyd Webber has something to say about those silly Meghan Markle-in-disguise rumors!

Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has said writing the coronation anthem has been “a kind of antidote” for dealing with the death of his son earlier this year.The theatre impresario’s song, Make a Joyful Noise, was publicly for the first time as the King was enthroned on Saturday. Lord Lloyd-Webber, 75, who is known for hit musicals including The Phantom Of The Opera, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, drew on the words of Psalm 98 for his anthem.

King Charles III heaped royal praise on Andrew Lloyd Webber when he first heard the composer play a piano version of the coronation anthem, telling the peer that the music gave him “goosebumps and tears.”

Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that King Charles wrote to him twice following the death of his son Nick.  The 43-year-old record producer died in March after a protracted battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia.  Speaking to The Telegraph, Lord Lloyd-Webber revealed he was not 'prepared for the loss' of his son and that the King had offered his personal condolences following the tragedy.

The nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards were announced this week and every actor who is nominated for their performance in a musical showed up for the Meet the Nominees event!

All good things must come to an end? Lisa Vanderpump’s Pump Restaurant Lounge is closing after 10 years of business, Us Weekly can confirm.