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Introduction -- Andrew Lloyd Webber 50th Birthday Celebration

On Friday, March 12, 1999, at 9pm Eastern Time, GREAT PERFORMANCES presents "Andrew Lloyd Webber 50th Birthday Celebration -- A GREAT PERFORMANCES Special" on PBS. (Check local listings.) This program features highlights of the star-studded musical tribute to Lloyd Webber at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

In Behind the Scenes, writer Michael Coveney describes the setting and background of this gala concert. In Meet the Artists, we have a one-on-one visit with the honoree himself. Finally, we take a musical tour of the songs performed in A Look at the Work.

Video Elaine Paige Video Antonio Banderas

Check out this video clip of Elaine Paige singing from "Evita" (1.1 MB). You must have the free QuickTime 3 plug-in installed to view the clip.

Check out this video clip of Antonio Banderas and Sarah Brightman singing from "Phantom of the Opera" (1.4 MB). You must have the free QuickTime 3 plug-in installed to view the clip.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Intro | Behind the Scenes | Meet the Artists | A Look at the Work | Resources

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