Andrew Lloyd Webber And Tim Rice

Legendary British Musical Theatre Composer and Lyricist Duo

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice are a renowned musical theatre duo, known for their collaborative work on several influential musicals. Andrew Lloyd Webber is a celebrated composer, while Tim Rice is a distinguished lyricist. Together, they have created some of the most iconic shows in the history of musical theatre. Their partnership began in the late 1960s, with their first notable success being the rock opera "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." However, it was their next project, "Jesus Christ Superstar," that catapulted them to international fame. Released as a concept album in 1970, "Jesus Christ Superstar" was groundbreaking, blending rock music with theatre in a way that had not been done before. Its success led to various stage productions, including the Original London Cast recording in 1972. The duo continued their successful partnership with another hit, "Evita," which told the story of Argentine political leader Eva Perón. Both Lloyd Webber and Rice have enjoyed illustrious careers both together and separately, with Lloyd Webber going on to create other major shows like "Cats" and "The Phantom of the Opera," and Rice working on projects such as "Chess" with Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus from ABBA. Their contributions to musical theatre have earned them numerous awards and honors, solidifying their legacy as giants in the world of musical composition and lyricism.