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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.

Kristin Chenoweth joined friend Sarah Brightman at her star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday in Los Angeles. The ladies stunned with their stylish ensembles with Chenoweth, 54, showing off her toned legs in a black sequin dress and Brightman, 62, looking lovely in a flowing nude tunic as she was finally recognized for her contributions to live theater.And though it was Brightman's moment to shine, Chenoweth did hilariously take a moment to pose by her own star, staging an impromptu second ceremony. Good friends: Kristin Chenoweth joined friend Sarah Brightman at her star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday in Los AngelesChenoweth was previously honored with her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 24, 2015.

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!

The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway’s longest running show, will close in February following its 35th anniversary in January, producers have announced.

flop movie version, starring Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum, was released in 2004.Lloyd Webber also put on an unsuccessful sequel, called “Love Never Dies,” in London in 2010 that toured but never made it to Broadway.“Phantom” continues to play in London at Her Majesty’s Theatre — soon to be renamed His Majesty’s Theatre following the death of Queen Elizabeth II — and recently had some of its original staging revised.That could be a clue to the musical’s future. While this “Phantom” will close for good in December, it would not be shocking to see it return in a much cheaper iteration in a few years.

after the Cardiff skipper popped the question. Jenkins was cut from Wayne Pivac's Six Nations squad just four months after winning plaudits after his triumphant Test return against South Africa last autumn. He hasn't been included in the touring party to head to the home of the world champions this summer.

BBC Radio 4.Donny has revealed he once faced crippling anxiety while appearing on stage in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.His lead role in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical revived the pop star's career in a time where it was facing a bit of a lull, but the former teen pop sensation admitted there were difficulties behind the scenes.Donny, who has been famous since childhood, confessed he feared his career would be over if he did not deliver an outstanding performance. He shared he had been experiencing panic attacks and stage fright, as he was riddled with worries that he wouldn’t be good enough in the critically-acclaimed production. "I didn't want my career to fail again," he said. "I had to be perfect. “If I didn't give a perfect performance people would walk out of the theatre saying 'it wasn’t worth the price.'"Donny previously shared his experiences of anxiety, saying: "There are times I remember before I walked on stage where if I had the choice of walking on stage or dying, I would have chosen death."Of his panic attacks, the star said: "I thought I was actually going crazy in my mind."I remember shaking in bed, and I just… I couldn't get out of bed.Something was wrong, and my wife took me to the hospital.""I felt like he was having a nervous breakdown,” his wife Debbie Osmond said.

J. Kim Murphy The West End’s production of “Cinderella” took its final bow in London Sunday evening, although a key member of the production’s creative team was not in attendance at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Queen Elizabeth will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, which honors her 70 years of reign. The event will host a variety of performances from the world’s biggest performers, including a “top secret” project that’s being developed by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group has hired former MGM TV executive Charles Farmer to the newly created role of CEO.

Don’t cross Hannah Waddingham or you’ll be hearing that bell.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 co-stars have been on the nationwide tour since January 20 when the cast commenced their first show at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. On Tuesday, the tour made its stop in Sheffield for two shows.But during last night's gig, the Bake Off star, who became the runner-up on last year's Strictly, said that he couldn't contain his giggles on stage.Taking to Instagram to explain the incident to his 308,000 followers on Wednesday, the 32-year-old said he had performed his Paso Doble routine when he started laughing midway through the choreography."I've had to banish myself to the naughty step," John said in his Instagram Story post."During our Paso Doble here in Sheffield, I got the giggles."I couldn't stop laughing on the stage."The tour will continue in Liverpool later today for two shows before heading to Glasgow for another three gigs.John and his fellow Strictly stars have more than a handful of shows to go before wrapping up the final show at the O2 Arena in London on February 13.Earlier this month, it was revealed that John had reportedly landed his "dream job" after being cast in Andrew Lloyd Webber's upcoming West End musical.An announcement on the forthcoming show, which is believed to kick off in July, is expected soon.But according to The Sun, the professional baker will be taking centre stage as one of the lead characters."It's a dream job for him," a source gushed."He really impressed on Strictly and when Andrew found out John has an excellent singing voice too, he reached out."It could be an incredible new start for him."However, John has addressed the rumours, saying on Instagram: "Don't believe everything you read in the papers guys.

the Mirror . READ MORE: Celebrity Gogglebox's Denise Van Outen shares pic alongside rarely seen lookalike daughter as she gets over fiancé of 7 years Denise confirmed the news of her separation from the commodities trader in an Instagram post that read: “Over the past couple of months, there has been much speculation regarding my relationship with Eddie. "It saddens me to confirm that we are no longer a couple.

"Cats"-lover Andrew Lloyd Webber has become a dog person. The film adaptation of his original production of "Cats" flopped in theaters in 2019, receiving a litter of scathing reviews.

Iain Stirling and wife Laura Whitmore took a rare break from Love Island duties as they partied at a wedding over the weekend.

HELLO!, the actress and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher, who is taking the West End by storm in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical Cinderella, reveals why the unique take on the classic rags-to-riches story at London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre is one she can relate to and reverses the belief that you have to change your appearance to be loved.MORE: Giovanna Fletcher breaks silence over furlough criticismIn the past Carrie has been subjected to cruel comments about her figure, once being told she should cover up her arms on stage “because they’re really not doing you any favours,” and trolled on social media by a girl who told her she had ‘fat legs’.

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Chris Evans, 55, is no stranger to enjoying a summer holiday, but it appears this year he would prefer for himself and others to remain at home in the UK amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as he spoke passionately on the subject during his Virgin Radio show today.The DJ urged the public to avoid going abroad, as he said there’s “no reason at all” for people to be jetting off as questions continue to linger on whether lockdown restrictions will end on June 21.Speaking on Lord Lloyd Webber's remarks that he would go ahead with opening his theatres on that date, even if the end of lockdown is delayed, Chris said he felt everyone should work together to ensure cases of coronavirus in the UK remain low in the next few weeks.The DJ felt that