15-09-2008 06:00
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber celebrated his 60th birthday with a star-studded concert in London last night (14.09.08).The musical theatre mogul - responsible for penning shows including 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' - enjoyed renditions of his most well known tracks from celebrities including John Barrowman and Elaine Page.Speaking following the concert in the city's Hyde Park, a clearly emotional Andrew thanked the audience and the BBC - who hosted the concert - and made an exclusive revelation. Andrew, who actually turned 60 on March 22, said: "There is something I would like to say tonight which is thank you to all the people who have helped me in my career. I would like to thank everyone who loves musicals as much as me and I promise you I will try my best with the sequel to 'The Phantom of the Opera' which, I can exclusively reveal tonight, will be called 'Love Never Dies'."The evening - which featured performances from current 'Joseph...' star Lee Mead, British TV presenter Denise Van Outen and a special pre-recorded video message from Michael Crawford, who shot to fame playing the lead role in 'The Phantom of the Opera' - finished with a spectacular specially commissioned fireworks display accompanied by Andrew's best tracks, and a rendition of 'Happy Birthday' from all the performers.Andrew Lloyd Webber's Birthday In The Park - watched by thousands of fans - will broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on October 10.
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Readers' Comments
#1 by sally smith - 02-10-2008 14:15
Will the party be released on a DVD?
#2 by Tom - 10-10-2008 21:27
I was there on the night, it was fantastic, please bring out a DVD of the concert. Andrew is a genius.
#3 by gwen - 29-10-2008 10:02
A fabulous evening, unforgetable, dvd a MUST
#4 by Sally Smith - 31-10-2008 11:54
For everybody like me who couldn't make it to the party in Hyde Park, and for those who did go, please please please release the celebration on DVD. Please?
#5 by sara - 3 months ago 15th Jul 03:15
was at the concert as well, and still waiting for the DVD. Don't know why it's not out yet.