loading...
Andrew Lloyd Webber - The Royal Albert Hall Celebration
1998
British superstar composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is feted in this 50th birthday benefit gala produced by Lloyd Webber's own theatrical company at London's historic Royal Albert Hall. The tribute includes highlights from Lloyd Webber's blockbuster stage hits, including The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita, and Sunset Boulevard.An .. Read more
| Starring | Michael Ball, Antonio Banderas, Boyzone, Glenn Close |
|---|---|
| Director | Steven Pimlott, David Mallet |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
loading...
Andrew Lloyd Webber - The Royal Albert Hall Celebration
British superstar composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is feted in this 50th birthday benefit gala produced by Lloyd Webber's own theatrical company at London's historic Royal Albert Hall. The tribute includes highlights from Lloyd Webber's blockbuster stage hits, including The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita, and Sunset Boulevard.
An eclectic performing cast filmed live during the event features Tina Arena, Michael Ball, Antonio Banderas, Boyzone, Sarah Brightman, Glenn Close, Julian Lloyd Webber, Marcus Lovett, Lottie Mayor, Dennis O'Neill, Donny Osmond, Elaine Paige, Ray Shell, Kiri Te Kanawa, and Bonnie Tyler.
| Starring | Michael Ball, Antonio Banderas, Boyzone, Glenn Close, Sarah Brightman, Marcus Lovett, Donny Osmond, Elaine Paige, Kiri Te Kanawa, Bonnie Tyler, Julian Lloyd Webber, Dennis O'Neill, Lottie Mayor, Ray Shell |
|---|---|
| Director | Steven Pimlott, David Mallet |
| Studio | UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 6 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 16 Oct 2000 Production year: 1998 |
| Format | DVD |
-
Most helpful member's review
View all -
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Uneven
I had high hopes for this, as am a great fan on most of Sir Lloyd Webbers work, however I was very disappointed at this show.
Although the show did display some brilliant Andrew Lloyd Webber classics many could have been expanded on. The show offered a wide variety, and would be good for people who enjoy all aspects of Lloyd Webber's music, but as I am only a fan of his more dramatised musicals (Jesus Christ Superstar, Whistle Down The Wind, Sunset Boulevard, Phantom Of The Opera) I do not usually like his more opera pieces. Micheal Ball was superb, with stunning performances from Antonio Banderas and Elaine Page, however the show featured Sarah Brightman in it a lot - which annoyed me, as the star selection was good, but not varied enough. Even though I enjoyed a lot of the songs, I found the whole show dull, badly linked and I unfortunateley found myself using the ffwd button on my remote far too much!
In saying this I can see the appeal for many people, and suggest you watch it to judge for yourself. -
Most recent members' review
View all -
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Uneven
I had high hopes for this, as am a great fan on most of Sir Lloyd Webbers work, however I was very disappointed at this show.
Although the show did display some brilliant Andrew Lloyd Webber classics many could have been expanded on. The show offered a wide variety, and would be good for people who enjoy all aspects of Lloyd Webber's music, but as I am only a fan of his more dramatised musicals (Jesus Christ Superstar, Whistle Down The Wind, Sunset Boulevard, Phantom Of The Opera) I do not usually like his more opera pieces. Micheal Ball was superb, with stunning performances from Antonio Banderas and Elaine Page, however the show featured Sarah Brightman in it a lot - which annoyed me, as the star selection was good, but not varied enough. Even though I enjoyed a lot of the songs, I found the whole show dull, badly linked and I unfortunateley found myself using the ffwd button on my remote far too much!
In saying this I can see the appeal for many people, and suggest you watch it to judge for yourself.
Related user collection
My DVD Collection (577)
