Andrew Lloyd Webber

THE MOST POPULAR MUSICALS
CATS
THE FANTOM OF THE OPERA
Evita
Jesus Christ Superstar
1970
1986
1976
1981

One of the most popular Broadway musicals tells about the last seven days in the life
of Jesus. Rock – opera. 1973 – was made into film. The hit of the musical –
“ I don’t know how to love him”. In our country it was firstly performed in 1990.

based on the biography of Maria Eva
Duarte de Peron (known as Evita ), the
first lady of Argentina
1996 – the film with Madonna and
Antonio Banderas
1997 – Oscar for the best song “Don’t
cry for me, Argentina”
1976

based on the nursery poems by T. Eliot “ Old
Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”
the second ( after the Phantom ) longest-
running musical in history (1981 – 2001)
The most famous hit
of the musical –
“ Memory “.

The first performance was in London on October 9th 1986 and is now in its 23rd year.
The musical made great impression.
It has a mysterious plot and a dynamic story.
Music is breathtaking and unforgettable.

The main characters
Christina
Raoul
Phantom

In 2004 the film was shot in Hollywood

The Phantom of the Opera

The life of Christine was a mystery. Her beautiful voice appealed to the hearts of people. Her musical teacher was the Phantom of the opera. He had great power over her.

But she loved Raoul. Raoul believed that his love could break all prejudices.
And love wins

The most successful musical
The most seen musical ever
The longest-running musical
It’s
In March 2010
a musical sequel is
expected - “Phantom.
Love Never Dies”.
What is your impressions?