'Andrew Lloyd Webber: 40 Musical Years' will be an evening filled with fabulous performances to honor Andrew Lloyd Webber and his 40 years in music. An interview for the show was filmed by Simon Cowell of Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol.
A 90-minute special hosted by Michael Ball will feature star lineup including Nicole Scherzinger, Il Divo, Kimberley Walsh, Tim Minchin, Melanie C, Samantha Barks, and Myleene Klass performing some of Webber's best known music including songs from Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Tell Me On A Sunday, and Phantom of the Opera celebrating Webber 's 40 years of shows in the West End.
Watch Gethsemane - Jesus Christ Superstar Broadway.
Award-winning composer and producer Webber says, "I was flattered when ITV approached me about a 90-minute special, but I said I would only do it if it wasn't some po-faced tribute to a bloke who's about to collect his bus pass. I also said it must include the wet sari number from Bombay Dreams!"
He continues, "I still don't know what I'm letting myself in for, especially as Simon Cowell has filmed an interview for the show."
The show will also include an anticipated world premiere of a track from Webber's new musical titled 'Stephen Ward,' which production is currently in development featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. This will be a little introduction to the new West End musical.
During the special, Webber will share evolution of his music as well as influences behind some of his biggest works.
The scenes from Webber's working life also featuring conversations with some of his closest friends such as Alex Ferguson, Michael Caine won't be missing too.
John Kaye Cooper of ITV expressed, "Andrew's contribution to musical theatre is unrivalled and we are delighted to be celebrating his four decades in the West End with an evening that promises some spectacular performances and a deeper insight into the man himself."
Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber talking Jesus Christ Superstar.
