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Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks Transgender Performers, Theater Advocacy and ‘Starlight Express’

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Gordon Cox Theater EditorAndrew Lloyd Webber would welcome a transgender performer in the cast of one of his shows, the composer and producer said in an interview recorded live at the Variety Legit: Return to Broadway event presented by City National Bank.Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:“I’ve got nothing against a trans performer,” Lloyd Webber said in the talk, now available as part of the new episode of Variety’s theater podcast, “Stagecraft.” “The question is, are they the best person for the role?

It really doesn’t matter what they are, what color they are, it really, really doesn’t matter. That’s always been my mantra.”The subject of trans performers in well-known musical theater roles has made waves on social media.

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