Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals son is critically ill with cancer

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To Jack Hobbes

March 19, 2023 | 1:48 PM

Broadway and West End composer Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed Saturday that his 43-year-old son Nicholas is “severely ill” with stomach cancer.

The “Phantom of the Opera” composer says his son Nicholas has been suffering from the disease for the past 18 months, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

“I am completely devastated to hear that my eldest son Nick is seriously ill,” the 74-year-old said in a statement. Battling stomach cancer for months, Nick is currently in the hospital.”

Nicholas Lloyd Webber is a Grammy-nominated composer known for his work on the British show Love, Lies and Records and the film The Last Stop.

The eldest son, alongside his father, has been nominated for producing the original cast album of ‘Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella’ in 2021.

“We all wish Nick around the corner,” his father’s statement continued. and family.”

The ‘Cats’ composer was due to be in New York City this week to attend the opening night of ‘Bad Cinderella’, the 2021 rework of the musical, but has revealed he will not attend due to his son’s condition. I made it

Lloyd Webber revealed that his son’s illness was also the reason he didn’t attend the show’s previews, saying, “I can’t help but cheer for the amazing cast, crew and orchestra on opening night.

The show will open when Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical The Phantom of the Opera concludes its legendary run on Broadway in April.

Lloyd Webber also revealed that he helped write the music for King Charles’s coronation, scheduled for May 6.

“I composed for the choir and organ, ceremonial brass and orchestra of Westminster Abbey. I hope my anthem reflects this joyous occasion,” said Lloyd Webber.

Webber’s “Bad Cinderella,” a modern retelling of the classic fairy tale told through the lens of unrealistic beauty standards, will open on Broadway at the Imperial Theaters on Wednesday.