Andrew Lloyd Webber

Andrew Lloyd Webber ( 1948 ) an English composer wrote his first music at the age of 6 became famous for musicals got more than 50 different awards for his musicals

THE MOST POPULAR MUSICALS CATS THE FANTOM OF THE OPERA Evita Jesus Christ Superstar 1970 1986 1976 1981

One of the most popular Broadway musicals tells about the last seven days in the life of Jesus. Rock – opera. 1973 – was made into film. The hit of the musical – “ I don’t know how to love him”. In our country it was firstly performed in 1990.

based on the biography of Maria Eva Duarte de Peron (known as Evita ), the first lady of Argentina 1996 – the film with Madonna and Antonio Banderas 1997 – Oscar for the best song “Don’t cry for me, Argentina” 1976

based on the nursery poems by T. Eliot “ Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” the second ( after the Phantom ) longest- running musical in history (1981 – 2001) The most famous hit of the musical – “ Memory “.

The first performance was in London on October 9th 1986 and is now in its 23rd year. The musical made great impression. It has a mysterious plot and a dynamic story. Music is breathtaking and unforgettable.

The main characters Christina Raoul Phantom

In 2004 the film was shot in Hollywood

The Phantom of the Opera

The life of Christine was a mystery. Her beautiful voice appealed to the hearts of people. Her musical teacher was the Phantom of the opera. He had great power over her.

But she loved Raoul. Raoul believed that his love could break all prejudices. And love wins

The most successful musical The most seen musical ever The longest-running musical It’s In March 2010 a musical sequel is expected - “Phantom. Love Never Dies”. What is your impressions?

Musical Year Main characters Plot Hits Film version Jesus Christ Superstar Evita Cats The Phantom of the Opera

CHECK YOURSELF Musical Year Main characters Plot Hits Film version Jesus Christ Superstar 1970 Jesus Christ last 7 days of the life of Jesus “I don’t know how to love him” 1973 Evita 1976 Maria Eve Duarte (Evita) biography of the fist lady of Argentina “Don’t cry for me, Argentina” 1996 Cats 1981 nursery poems by T. Eliot “Memory” The Phantom of the Opera 1986 Christina Raoul Phantom mysterious life of Christine, her relations with Phantom and Raoul 2004