Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced his son’s death from gastric cancer.
Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced his son’s death from gastric cancer.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “The Masked Singer” didn’t have to look far to find a fill-in for panelist Nicole Scherzinger, who spent the fall starring in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard on London’s West End. Singer/songwriter Rita Ora has served as a panelist on “The Masked Singer UK” for several seasons — making it an easy trip across the pond to take Scherzinger’s chair alongside Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg and Robin Thicke. U.S.
Helen George, beloved for her role as Nurse Trixie Franklin in the hit BBC series Call the Midwife, recently stunned fans with a dazzling transformation for her role as Anna in a production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I at London's Dominion Theatre. Known for her signature long blonde locks as Nurse Trixie, the 39 year old actress showcased a remarkable change with a copper-toned updo for her portrayal of Anna in the musical set in 1860s Bangkok. Helen, who spoke about the challenges of singing in corsets and donning "enormous and heavy" dresses for the role, expressed enthusiasm for the intricate details of Anna's wardrobe, featuring Indian linen and ethnic twists.
The hit London revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard is heading to Broadway later this year and bringing star Nicole Scherzinger and the rest of the West End principal cast with it.
Gordon Cox Theater Editor While the cast of the new Broadway production of “Spamalot” is cracking up audiences, they’re all trying their best not to crack up as well. Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below: On the new episode of “Stagecraft,” Variety’s theater podcast, actors James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and Michael Urie gave listeners a glimpse of the shenanigans that threaten their poker faces. “There’s this part where [co-star] Ethan Slater, as a mime, is miming dropping a baby off a balcony and it makes me laugh every night,” Urie says.
bigger.Of course, Lloyd, who directed “A Doll’s House” on Broadway last season with Jessica Chastain, isn’t this wildly imaginative production’s only risky choice.Scherzinger, from the Pussycat Dolls, is about as far away from Norma type-casting as you can possibly get. She has little in common with the Martian-esque Swanson or Glenn Close and never bothers with an eccentric turban.But her breathtaking, feral Norma is, nonetheless, a grand creature of showbiz who’s been shunned by Hollywood’s cruelly short attention span by just 40 years old.
EXCLUSIVE: Nicole Scherzinger has signed with YMU Group for global 360 management, as the Pussycat Dolls singer and TV star begins her West End run in Sunset Boulevard.
Naman Ramachandran Nicole Scherzinger is back on London’s West End, playing Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Sunset Boulevard.” The former Pussycat Dolls star made her West End debut in a revival of Webber’s “Cats” in 2014, for which she earned an Olivier nomination. In “Sunset Boulevard,” with music by Webber, book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, based on Billy Wilder’s 1950 film, Scherzinger plays movie star Norma Desmond who yearns to return to the big screen. A struggling screenwriter may be her only hope, until their dangerous and compelling relationship leads to disastrous circumstances.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large As “The Masked Singer” panelist Nicole Scherzinger returns to London’s West End this month, starring as Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, the show has found a suitable substitute: Singer/songwriter Rita Ora. Ora, who is no stranger to the format as a panelist for “The Masked Singer UK,” will take the U.S. “Masked Singer” panelist chair alongside Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg and Robin Thicke throughout Season 11, now shooting (and set to air in midseason).
Naman Ramachandran U.K. culture secretary Lucy Frazer has revealed ambitions to shift the balance of power in the theater world from Broadway in New York to London’s West End. Delivering the keynote address at the Society of London Theatre summit in London on Monday, Frazer stated her plans to work closely with U.K. theater practitioners to “make the West End a magnet for the best productions, the best directors and the best playwrights in the business.” The plans for growing the U.K.’s theater sector are part of the government’s $63 billion vision for the creative industries. “We want the Creative Industries Vision to be something that paves the way for a shift in the balance of power from Broadway to the West End,” Frazer said.
Eurovision Song Contest final was the most watched grand final in the competition’s history, the BBC has said.The final of the competition, which was held in Liverpool, attracted an average of 9.9 million viewers, with a peak of 11 million. This represented a 63 per cent share of the audience overall.The last ratings peak occurred in 2011 when an average of 9.5 million watched.
K.J. Yossman Sweden has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Swedish contestant Loreen came first with her song “Tattoo,” beating out 25 other countries to garner 583 points. Her win means the contest will likely be held in Sweden next year. Traditionally the winning country hosts the following year’s contest. Sweden was followed by Finland’s Käärijä with 526 points and Israel’s Noa Kirel with 362 points, who took second and third place respectively. This year’s Eurovision took place in Liverpool, U.K. on behalf of last year’s winner Ukraine after it was deemed too dangerous to hold Eurovision in the country following the Russian invasion. Ukrainian entry Kalush Orchestra won last year’s contest followed by the U.K.’s Sam Ryder in close second.
After King Charles and Queen Camilla’s video cameo during the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision, the Saturday grand final featured another royal appearance during the epic performance of last year’s winning song, “Stefania,” by Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra, which opened the show.
Kalush Orchestra opened this year’s Eurovision song contest with an emotive rendition of their 2022 winning song, ‘Stefania’.This year’s instalment of the concert is taking take place in Liverpool, following the ongoing political conflict taking place in Ukraine.The opening also saw the band joined by musicians and famous figures from afar.
Eurovision entry Käärijä has proved an early favourite to win with fans watching at home.Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra opened this year’s Eurovision song contest with an emotive rendition of their 2022 winning song, ‘Stefania’. This year’s instalment of the concert is taking take place in Liverpool, following the ongoing political conflict taking place in Ukraine.The opening also saw the band joined by musicians and famous figures from afar.
BBC One soap last saw Elaine five years ago but you'll notice that she looks rather different as a new actress has taken over the role. READ MORE: EastEnders fans ecstatic as they spot 90s hunk who played Beppe di Marco in new Netflix show Elaine first appeared in Walford back in 2014 after Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) summoned her to help Linda after she was behaving strangely. Linda eventually told of her terrible rape ordeal after her brother-in-law Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) sexually assaulted her.
Facebook, Chronicle Live reports. The actor played Simon Meredith on the popular ITV soap, which he appeared between 2003 and 2006 and also starred in Byker Grove for five series. More recently, he starred in ITV Drama The Hunt for Raoul Moat, as Moat's friend Rory Sutcliffe.
South Tyneside star's death at the age of 48. News of his death was broken by a family member on Facebook on Sunday afternoon, in a post that read: "So unbelievably sad. Brother in Law, mucca, side kick and just the BEST friend a lad could have wished for.
Emmerdale and The Hunt for Raoul Moat star Dale Meek has died aged 47. The actor's death was announced by a family member on Facebook, Chronicle Live reports.
Andrew Lloyd Webber detailed the last moments he spent with his son who died on hospice late last month from stomach cancer. "An apple a day, if well aimed, keeps the doctor away," the "Phantom of the Opera" composer recalled telling his late son Nicholas "Nick" Lloyd Webber while he was on hospice in March, quoting English humorist P.G. Wodehouse. "I was speaking in P.G.
said The Post; “Bring earplugs … Bring eye plugs,” echoed the Times. On March 25, the day after it opened, a source claimed the show did a paltry $80,000 in ticket sales. Another said the number was “significantly higher,” but box-office business has demonstrably not been brisk.For a more than $20 million musical, $750,000 would have been an ideal take after the enhanced visibility from reviews.
After 35 years, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera took its final curtain call on Sunday night at the Majestic Theatre in New York. This was show No. 13,981 of the longest-running show in Broadway history and was dedicated by Lloyd Webber to his son Nicholas who died last month after a battle with gastric cancer.
“Phantom of the Opera” – Broadway’s longest-running show. “I grew up on his plays and the performances from ‘Phantom of the Opera.’ One of the longest-running performances is closing, but it gave us many years of just joy throughout the years,” gushed Adams outside the Majestic Theater on West 44th Street.“Phantom” will close this Sunday, April 16 after a 35-year-long run on Broadway. The show first appeared in London’s West End in 1986 before coming to New York in 1988.“But you have brought us so much joy, so much happiness.
Charna Flam Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, died in Basingstoke, England on March 25, after an 18-month-long battle with gastric cancer. He was 43. The theater composer announced the news of his son’s death on Saturday. “I am shattered to have to announce that my beloved elder son Nick died a few hours ago in Basingstoke Hospital,” the statement reads. “His whole family is gathered together and we are all totally bereft. Thank you for all your thoughts during this difficult time.” Nicholas was checked into hospice care on March 23, after he was diagnosed with pneumonia as a result of his cancer diagnosis. Andrew announced through an Instagram video that his son would be seeking further treatment.
Nick Webber, son of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, has died at age 43.
A post shared by Andrew Lloyd Webber (@andrewlloydwebber)Andrew Lloyd Webber said on Instagram two days ago his son was “getting over a bout of pneumonia,” and was in hospice care. “I wanted to thank you first for the huge outpouring of messages of support for my son, Nick,” Webber said.
Andrew Lloyd Webber is thanking fans for their outpouring of support in the wake of his eldest son’s diagnosis with gastric cancer.
Andrew Lloyd Webber has told fans that he is “absolutely devastated” amid his eldest son Nick’s battle with stomach cancer.
according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I am absolutely devastated to say that my eldest son Nick is critically ill,” the 74-year-old said in a statement.
A top soap actor and singer will take to the stage for a two-night musical extravaganza later this month.
on his coronation day.As the May 6 ceremony approaches, Buckingham Palace continues to release details regarding the big day, this week announcing that an original composition honoring the Duke of Edinburgh will be played at Westminster Abbey at the monarch's request. The palace said in , “His Majesty The King has personally commissioned the new music and shaped and selected the musical program for the Service At the request of His Majesty, in tribute to his late father His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Greek Orthodox music will also feature in the Service performed by the Byzantine Chant Ensemble.” Philip, who died in April 2021 at age 99, was born in Greece and baptized in the Greek Orthodox church. When he married Queen Elizabeth in November 1947, he converted to Anglican as his new wife was supreme governor of the Church of England.The palace previously said that will merge both traditional religious elements and modern aspects to create a ceremony unique to the new king.
Andrew Lloyd Webber, the English composer who created the scores for blockbuster musicals such as “Cats,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Evita”, has written the anthem for King Charles III’s coronation, adapting a piece of church music that encourages singers to make a “joyful noise.”
The first look at the new Broadway musical Bad Cinderella has been released ahead of tonight’s first preview performance!
After getting postponed last week due to the MLB playoffs, returned on Wednesday with a wild, wacky, Broadway-inspired new episode featuring a whole new slate of hopeful singers!The whole show served as a fun tribute to the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber, who actually joined the show as a special guest panelist, weighing in on the new contestants who belted out some of his most iconic musical compositions.Webber sat alongside stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, as host Nick Cannon introduced us to three brand new contestants — Maize, Mermaid, and Robo Girl.All three gave it their best shot before two were unmasked and the winner will move on to sing again next week. Here's how everything played out.Maize — a giant, anthropomorphic ear of corn — was the first to hit the stage, and they slayed a performance of «Heaven on Their Minds» from the musical «That was incredible.
Andrew Lloyd Webber will add several new songs and a brief word to the title of Bad Cinderella – formerly, in London, just Cinderella – when the musical opens on Broadway next spring.
Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s Cinderella musical is finally heading to Broadway – and with a new title!
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