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Andrew Lloyd Webber reflects on "season of goodbyes" after loss of son and closing of "Phantom of the Opera"

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Lloyd Webber said that it is not the end of Broadway – but Broadway must improve.

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'Phantom of the Opera' superfans say goodbye to Broadway's longest-running show (opens Local News 8)
Published Apr 15, 2023
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN “Phantom of the Opera” isn’t just a Broadway icon — it’s a cultural behemoth. There’s Andrew Lloyd Webber’s organ-heavy score, sumptuous sets and elaborate costumes. There’s a melodramatic love triangle between the beautiful soprano, her hunky beau and a misunderstood sewer dw…
People
Andrew Lloyd Webber Dedicates Final 'Phantom of the Opera' Broadway Performance to Late Son Nick (opens People)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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Andrew Lloyd Webber dedicated The Phantom of the Opera's last Broadway performance on Sunday to son Nicholas, who died last month at 43 from gastric cancer
UPI
'Phantom of the Opera' ends on Broadway after 35-year run (opens UPI)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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"Phantom of the Opera" closes after a 35-year-run on Broadway and dedicated its last show to composer Andrew Lloyd Weber's late son.
Deadline
‘Phantom Of The Opera’ Takes Final Bow On Broadway; Andrew Lloyd Webber Dedicates Show To Late Son (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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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 …
The Hollywood Reporter
Andrew Lloyd Webber Dedicates Final ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Broadway Performance to Late Son (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 17, 2023
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The composer's eldest son, Nicholas Lloyd Webber, died in March following an 18-month-long battle with gastric cancer.
Towleroad Gay News
Andrew Lloyd Webber 'sad' At End Of 'The Phantom Of The Opera' Run After 35 Years (opens Towleroad Gay News)
Published Apr 17, 2023
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Andrew Lloyd Webber was "sad" to see 'The Phantom of the Opera' end its Broadway run after 35 years.
CBS News
Andrew Lloyd Webber reflects on "season of goodbyes" after loss of son and closing of "Phantom of the Opera" (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 17, 2023
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Lloyd Webber said that it is not the end of Broadway – but Broadway must improve.
Los Angeles Times
As 'Phantom of the Opera' closes, Andrew Lloyd Webber says goodbye to son and show (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 17, 2023
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Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber took part in the final 'Phantom of the Opera' curtain call, saluting his son and teasing a comeback for the famed musical.