In an interview with The Stage, Tony Award winning lyricist and book writer Don Black revealed that Stephen Ward will be making a reappearance on the stage after being re-worked. The musical has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics and book co-written by Black and Christopher Hampton. The show opened in 2013 in London and ran for almost four months.
- 4/2/2016
- by Louisa Brady
- BroadwayWorld.com
Screen International has revealed its Stars of Tomorrow, spotlighting the hottest up-and-coming actors and filmmakers.
Click here to access the Screen Stars of Tomorrow microsite, including full profiles, picture gallery and digital edition
Now in its 12th year, the annual showcase spotlights up-and-coming actors, writers, directors and producers who will be making waves in the years to come.
Scroll down for the full list
Past Stars of Tomorrow selected by Screen include Benedict Cumberbatch (2004), Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne (2005), Suffragette star Carey Mulligan, Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor John Boyega (2011) and last year’s cover stars Taron Egerton, Olivia Cooke and Sam Keeley.
Stars of Tomorrow editor Fionnuala Halligan curates the stars after considering hundreds of candidates and consulting with industry experts including casting agents, talent agents, managers, producers and directors.
This year marks a partnership with the BFI London Film Festival (Oct 7-18), which will present the Stars as part of its programme of events.
Halligan...
Click here to access the Screen Stars of Tomorrow microsite, including full profiles, picture gallery and digital edition
Now in its 12th year, the annual showcase spotlights up-and-coming actors, writers, directors and producers who will be making waves in the years to come.
Scroll down for the full list
Past Stars of Tomorrow selected by Screen include Benedict Cumberbatch (2004), Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne (2005), Suffragette star Carey Mulligan, Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor John Boyega (2011) and last year’s cover stars Taron Egerton, Olivia Cooke and Sam Keeley.
Stars of Tomorrow editor Fionnuala Halligan curates the stars after considering hundreds of candidates and consulting with industry experts including casting agents, talent agents, managers, producers and directors.
This year marks a partnership with the BFI London Film Festival (Oct 7-18), which will present the Stars as part of its programme of events.
Halligan...
- 10/5/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Screen International has revealed its Stars of Tomorrow, spotlighting the hottest up-and-coming actors and filmmakers.
Click here to access the Screen Stars of Tomorrow microsite, including full profiles, picture gallery and digital edition
Now in its 12th year, the annual showcase spotlights up-and-coming actors, writers, directors and producers who will be making waves in the years to come.
Scroll down for the full list
Past Stars of Tomorrow selected by Screen include Benedict Cumberbatch (2004), Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne (2005), Suffragette star Carey Mulligan, Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor John Boyega (2011) and last year’s cover stars Taron Egerton, Olivia Cooke and Sam Keeley.
Stars of Tomorrow editor Fionnuala Halligan curates the stars after considering hundreds of candidates and consulting with industry experts including casting agents, talent agents, managers, producers and directors.
This year marks a partnership with the BFI London Film Festival (Oct 7-18), which will present the Stars as part of its programme of events.
Halligan...
Click here to access the Screen Stars of Tomorrow microsite, including full profiles, picture gallery and digital edition
Now in its 12th year, the annual showcase spotlights up-and-coming actors, writers, directors and producers who will be making waves in the years to come.
Scroll down for the full list
Past Stars of Tomorrow selected by Screen include Benedict Cumberbatch (2004), Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne (2005), Suffragette star Carey Mulligan, Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor John Boyega (2011) and last year’s cover stars Taron Egerton, Olivia Cooke and Sam Keeley.
Stars of Tomorrow editor Fionnuala Halligan curates the stars after considering hundreds of candidates and consulting with industry experts including casting agents, talent agents, managers, producers and directors.
This year marks a partnership with the BFI London Film Festival (Oct 7-18), which will present the Stars as part of its programme of events.
Halligan...
- 10/5/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
The West End production of Stephen Ward will complete its run at the Aldwych Theatre on 29 March 2014. Stephen Ward received its world premiere in December last year with a cast led by Alexander Hanson in the title role, Charlotte Spencer as Christine Keeler and Charlotte Blackledge as Mandy Rice Davies. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Ward has book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hampton and lyricist Don Black. The production is directed by Richard Eyre with set and costume designs by Rob Howell, lighting design by Peter Mumford, sound design by Paul Groothuis, projection design by Jon Driscoll, and choreography by Stephen Mear.
- 2/24/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The prostitutes of London's red-light district are being evicted. Here, Rupert Everett argues, with wit and vehemence, that closing down the brothels has nothing to do with protecting women
The other night I watched Stephen Ward at the Aldwych Theatre, a morality musical about the destruction of an innocent man by the combined forces of Her Majesty's Government, her judiciary and her Metropolitan police force. Written by Lord Lloyd Webber, directed by Sir Richard Eyre, it is the best sort of British story, set against a world of stately homes and Soho drinking clubs, of peers, politicians, prostitutes and bent cops – with a few thrilling Jamaicans wielding guns thrown in – all ending up at the Old Bailey, where that deep wave of British hypocrisy (masquerading as fair play and crested by the usual police bullshit) drags Ward out to sea and drowns him. Convicted of being a pimp – he was...
The other night I watched Stephen Ward at the Aldwych Theatre, a morality musical about the destruction of an innocent man by the combined forces of Her Majesty's Government, her judiciary and her Metropolitan police force. Written by Lord Lloyd Webber, directed by Sir Richard Eyre, it is the best sort of British story, set against a world of stately homes and Soho drinking clubs, of peers, politicians, prostitutes and bent cops – with a few thrilling Jamaicans wielding guns thrown in – all ending up at the Old Bailey, where that deep wave of British hypocrisy (masquerading as fair play and crested by the usual police bullshit) drags Ward out to sea and drowns him. Convicted of being a pimp – he was...
- 1/19/2014
- The Guardian - Film News
'I invented a new way of life Some may call it unconventional,' the wax figure of society osteopath Stephen Ward come to life croons dramatically at the start of Andrew Lloyd Webber's newest musical, the historically-informed period piece Stephen Ward, and, from the man who made a mint on dancing cats, operatic phantoms and larger-than-life divas Eva, Mary Magdalene and Norma Desmond included, such surprising theatrical flourish is damn near expected. Undoubtedly, though, Stephen Ward shows solid proof that the man who made many of the most popular and ubiquitous musicals of all time still has some spectacular scores left in him - and, without any doubt whatsoever, Stephen Ward is one of them.
- 1/13/2014
- by Pat Cerasaro
- BroadwayWorld.com
Stephen Ward, which has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hampton and lyricist Don Black, is currently palying at the Aldwych Theatre. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, is currently booking to 1 March 2014. The cast album is released today, December 30, by Decca, and you can purchase it now at httpwww.decca.com. To preview the album, visit httpwww.stephenwardthemusical.com...
- 12/30/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Donmar; Aldwych, London; Crucible, Sheffield
Tom Hiddleston's Coriolanus is blazing but bleak, and there's as little love in a 60s sex scandal as there was in Dickens's London
The first time I saw Tom Hiddleston act was at the Donmar six years ago. He was 26, a doleful Cassio to Chiwetel Ejiofor's Othello, and he made a small part look essential. Now he takes centre stage as a blazing Coriolanus. Blazing but bleak. He is the ideal combination of emotional reserve and physical bravura.
Reserve has always been one of the problems of this difficult play. Where do spectators put their trust? The play's martial hero treats the audience as he does the populace – don't say plebs – he despises. He will not show his wounds to the public in order to get their vote. He will not let spectators into his thoughts with a soliloquy.
A couple of years...
Tom Hiddleston's Coriolanus is blazing but bleak, and there's as little love in a 60s sex scandal as there was in Dickens's London
The first time I saw Tom Hiddleston act was at the Donmar six years ago. He was 26, a doleful Cassio to Chiwetel Ejiofor's Othello, and he made a small part look essential. Now he takes centre stage as a blazing Coriolanus. Blazing but bleak. He is the ideal combination of emotional reserve and physical bravura.
Reserve has always been one of the problems of this difficult play. Where do spectators put their trust? The play's martial hero treats the audience as he does the populace – don't say plebs – he despises. He will not show his wounds to the public in order to get their vote. He will not let spectators into his thoughts with a soliloquy.
A couple of years...
- 12/22/2013
- by Susannah Clapp
- The Guardian - Film News
Stephen Ward, which has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hamptonand lyricist Don Black, opens tonight, 19 December 2013 at the Aldwych Theatre. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, is currently previewing with booking to 1 March 2014. Set and Costume designs are by Rob Howell, with lighting by Peter Mumford, sound by Paul Groothuis, projection design by Jon Driscoll and choreography by Stephen Mear. Stephen Ward is produced by Robert Fox Limited and The Really Useful Group. BroadwayWorld has a first look below...
- 12/19/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
London -- Sexual intercourse began in 1963, according to a much-quoted verse by the celebrated English poet Phillip Larkin. It was certainly a watershed year for sex scandal in Britain, with the resignation of Defense minister John Profumo in the face of shock revelations about his extra-marital affair with the teenage model and showgirl Christine Keeler. The man who introduced them, a suave London osteopath named Stephen Ward, was subsequently scapegoated as a pimp in the trumped-up court case that followed. Ward's life was destroyed by the same establishment of hypocrites who had previously solicited his connections to London's
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- 12/19/2013
- by Stephen Dalton
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stephen Ward, which has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hamptonand lyricist Don Black, opens on 19 December 2013 at the Aldwych Theatre. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, is currently previewing with booking to 1 March 2014. Set and Costume designs are by Rob Howell, with lighting byPeter Mumford, sound by Paul Groothuis, projection design by Jon Driscoll and choreography by Stephen Mear. Stephen Ward is produced by Robert Fox Limited and The Really Useful Group. In the video below, Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses the sex, lies, and espionage of the story...
- 12/17/2013
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Stephen Ward, which has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hamptonand lyricist Don Black, opens on 19 December 2013 at the Aldwych Theatre. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, is currently previewing with booking to 1 March 2014. Set and Costume designs are by Rob Howell, with lighting by Peter Mumford, sound by Paul Groothuis, projection design by Jon Driscoll and choreography by Stephen Mear. Stephen Ward is produced by Robert Fox Limited and The Really Useful Group. BroadwayWorld has a first look below...
- 12/16/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Thanks in part to Les Misérables success, Joseph will see technicolour treatment on the big screen, says Andrew Lloyd Webber
It's been a school play, a concept album, a West End hit and a BBC talent show. Now, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is to become a feature film.
Andrew Lloyd Webber, who last week revealed that discussions were ongoing for a screen version of Cats, has now confirmed that Joseph will get the big-screen treatment.
Appearing on The One Show on BBC1, ahead of the official opening of his new musical, Stephen Ward, Lloyd Webber said the film "was definitely happening … That's actually been signed on the dotted line."
The musical, which was first performed at London's Colet Court school, in 1968, has been filmed once, in 1999, with Donny Osmond in the lead role – though it went straight to video. That version also featured Richard Attenborough, Joan Collins and Maria Friedman.
It's been a school play, a concept album, a West End hit and a BBC talent show. Now, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is to become a feature film.
Andrew Lloyd Webber, who last week revealed that discussions were ongoing for a screen version of Cats, has now confirmed that Joseph will get the big-screen treatment.
Appearing on The One Show on BBC1, ahead of the official opening of his new musical, Stephen Ward, Lloyd Webber said the film "was definitely happening … That's actually been signed on the dotted line."
The musical, which was first performed at London's Colet Court school, in 1968, has been filmed once, in 1999, with Donny Osmond in the lead role – though it went straight to video. That version also featured Richard Attenborough, Joan Collins and Maria Friedman.
- 12/11/2013
- by Matt Trueman
- The Guardian - Film News
Stephen Ward, which has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hampton and lyricist Don Black, opens on 19 December 2013 at the Aldwych Theatre. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, is currently previewing with booking to 1 March 2014. Set and Costume designs are by Rob Howell, with lighting by Peter Mumford, sound by Paul Groothuis, projection design by Jon Driscoll and choreography by Stephen Mear. Stephen Ward is produced by Robert Fox Limited and The Really Useful Group. BroadwayWorld has a first look below...
- 12/9/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Success of the screen version of Les Misérables has revived Universal Pictures' interest in filming the classic West End show
• Andrew Lloyd Webber: modern musicals lack 'good songs'
• Top 10 film musicals
Andrew Lloyd Webber has let the cat out of the bag: Cats – the second longest-running musical in Broadway history – could be about to get the silver-screen treatment.
The composer told the Daily Mail that Universal Pictures owned the screen rights to the project and talks were taking place about the possibility of a film as a result of the success of the screen version of Les Misérables, which grossed more than $450m worldwide.
"Universal has now got Cats out of the drawer in which they locked it years ago when they bought the rights, and suddenly they're talking about a film," Lloyd Webber said.
The stage production was filmed live and released on DVD in 2000, two years...
• Andrew Lloyd Webber: modern musicals lack 'good songs'
• Top 10 film musicals
Andrew Lloyd Webber has let the cat out of the bag: Cats – the second longest-running musical in Broadway history – could be about to get the silver-screen treatment.
The composer told the Daily Mail that Universal Pictures owned the screen rights to the project and talks were taking place about the possibility of a film as a result of the success of the screen version of Les Misérables, which grossed more than $450m worldwide.
"Universal has now got Cats out of the drawer in which they locked it years ago when they bought the rights, and suddenly they're talking about a film," Lloyd Webber said.
The stage production was filmed live and released on DVD in 2000, two years...
- 12/3/2013
- by Matt Trueman
- The Guardian - Film News
World renown composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is currently overseeing the final rehearsals for his new West End musical Stephen Ward, set to begin previews later this week, but he has also just revealed a tantalizing new tidbit while making promotional appearances in support of the new project - his treasured fantasy musical Cats may be ready to journey beyond the heavyside layer all the way to Hollywood in a big screen adaptation of the feline-themed worldwide mega-hit.
- 12/1/2013
- by Pat Cerasaro
- BroadwayWorld.com
Internationally celebrated composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is receiving ongoing medical attention for a recent series of health conditions including recent prostate cancer and multiple back surgeries yet he has taken to social media to share updates both private and professional - including finding the time to attend first recording sessions for the original cast recording of his new musical Stephen Ward.
- 11/5/2013
- by Pat Cerasaro
- BroadwayWorld.com
Stephen Ward, which has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hampton and lyricist Don Black, previews at the Aldwych Theatre from 3 December 2013 with press night on 19 December 2013. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, is currently booking to 1 March 2014. Check out a photo of the musical's marquee, as featured on its official Facebook page below...
- 10/31/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Stephen Ward, which has music byAndrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hampton and lyricist Don Black, previews at the Aldwych Theatre from 3 December 2013 with press night on 19 December 2013. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, is currently booking to 1 March 2014. The cast album is set to be released by Decca on March 3, 2014. Click Here to preview tracks from the show and Here for a free download of 'Human Sacrifice' and preorder the album.
- 10/7/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
London, Oct. 1: A new West End production will be bringing back the story of the infamous 1960s Profumo Affair into the spotlight.
For the script, writer Andrew Lloyd Webber has rolled in Mandy Rice-Davies, who was one of the models involved in the British political scandal, to help him pen down the story, the Daily Express reported.
The project will chronicle the events after society figure and London osteopath Dr. Stephen Ward introduced John Profumo, former secretary of state for war, to showgirl Christine Keeler at a bash at Lord Astor's Cliveden home in Berkshire.
When the affair was exposed at the height of the Cold.
For the script, writer Andrew Lloyd Webber has rolled in Mandy Rice-Davies, who was one of the models involved in the British political scandal, to help him pen down the story, the Daily Express reported.
The project will chronicle the events after society figure and London osteopath Dr. Stephen Ward introduced John Profumo, former secretary of state for war, to showgirl Christine Keeler at a bash at Lord Astor's Cliveden home in Berkshire.
When the affair was exposed at the height of the Cold.
- 10/1/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Earlier today at a special event at The Box in Soho, Stephen Ward was launched with cast and creative team as well as VIP guest MAndy Rice-Davies. Opening in the West End later this year, Stephen Ward, which has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by playwright Christopher Hampton and lyricist Don Black, previews at the Aldwych Theatre from 3 December 2013 with press night on 19 December 2013. The production, directed by Richard Eyre, is currently booking to 1 March 2014. Set and Costume designs are by Rob Howell, with lighting by Peter Mumford, sound by Paul Groothuis, projection design by Jon Driscoll and choreography by Stephen Mear. Stephen Ward is produced by Robert Fox Limited and The Really Useful Group. Check out highlights from today's event below...
- 9/30/2013
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
The cast for the World Premiere of Stephen Ward, directed by Richard Eyre, will comprise Alexander Hanson as Stephen Ward, Charlotte Spencer as Christine Keeler, Charlotte Blackledge as Mandy Rice Davies, Anthony Calfas Lord Astor, Daniel Flynn as John Profumo, Joanna Riding as Valerie Hobson, Ian Conningham as Ivanov, Chris Howell as Murray, Ricardo Coke Thomas as Lucky Gordon and Wayne Robinson as Johnny Edgecomp. Other cast members are Martin Callaghan, Kate Coyston, Jason Denton, Julian Forsyth, Amy Griffiths, Paul Kemble, Emma Kate Nelson, Carl Sanderson, Emily Squibb, John Stacey, Helen Ternent and Tim Walton.
- 9/6/2013
- by BWW Special Coverage
- BroadwayWorld.com
According to the New York Post, Andrew Lloyd Webber recently announced that his new Stephen Ward musical, based on the Profumo Affair, will begin previews at the Aldwych Theatre this October with opening night set for November 2103. The musical features lyrics by Don Black, a book by Christopher Hampton and direction by Richard Eyre- all of whom where at Lloyd Webber's estate to preview excerpts from the show at his annual Sydmonton Festival. Official casting has not yet been announced.
- 6/14/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
London, Jun 09: Christine Keeler has come clean and has admitted for the first time that she betrayed her country.
Exactly 50 years after John Profumo resigned as Secretary of State for War, Keeler has confessed that she played a willing role in a high-placed spy ring in the Profumo affair, the Mirror reported.
She claimed that she helped her friend, osteopath Stephen Ward, whose clients included Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor, in uncovering secrets about missile movements in the West that were later passed to the Soviets.
The 71-year-old said that she knows the truth and it is far more shocking.
Exactly 50 years after John Profumo resigned as Secretary of State for War, Keeler has confessed that she played a willing role in a high-placed spy ring in the Profumo affair, the Mirror reported.
She claimed that she helped her friend, osteopath Stephen Ward, whose clients included Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor, in uncovering secrets about missile movements in the West that were later passed to the Soviets.
The 71-year-old said that she knows the truth and it is far more shocking.
- 6/9/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
According to the Daily Mail, Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Stephen Ward is eyeing the Aldwych Theatre as its West End home, with hopes to begin rehearsals in October in time for November previews. Its said that Lloyd Webber is also considering two other theaters in case Top Hat, which is currently running at the Aldwych, doesn't close in time for Stephen Ward.
- 4/26/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
According to the Daily Mail, Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Stephen Ward is still searching for a West End venue, with hopes to begin rehearsals in October in time for November previews. Lloyd Webber is looking for a mid-sized theatre if the right one is not booked soon, the musical will be pushed back until late spring or early summer 2014.
- 4/18/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber is planning a stage show adaptation of School of Rock.
The composer revealed to CBC Radio that he has acquired the rights to the 2003 comedy movie starring Jack Black.
He explained that he will undertake the project once he has completed work on his upcoming musical based on the Profumo scandal.
Lloyd Webber told host Jian Ghomeshi that he was "very excited" about the idea, and that he may add new songs to the musical.
"There may be songs for me in it, but it's obviously got songs in it as it stands," Lloyd Webber said.
School of Rock follows struggling rocker Dewey Finn (Black) pretending to be his substitute teacher friend, before guiding his new pupils on a battle of the bands competition.
The musical will be quite a different affair to his new musical about a political scandal in the 1960s. He joked: "I will go from Stephen Ward,...
The composer revealed to CBC Radio that he has acquired the rights to the 2003 comedy movie starring Jack Black.
He explained that he will undertake the project once he has completed work on his upcoming musical based on the Profumo scandal.
Lloyd Webber told host Jian Ghomeshi that he was "very excited" about the idea, and that he may add new songs to the musical.
"There may be songs for me in it, but it's obviously got songs in it as it stands," Lloyd Webber said.
School of Rock follows struggling rocker Dewey Finn (Black) pretending to be his substitute teacher friend, before guiding his new pupils on a battle of the bands competition.
The musical will be quite a different affair to his new musical about a political scandal in the 1960s. He joked: "I will go from Stephen Ward,...
- 4/9/2013
- Digital Spy
Did you ever think you would live to see the day when famed Broadway composer Andrew Lloyd Webber would announce a possible collaboration with Tenacious D rocker Jack Black? Those stars might be aligning, according to an interview Webber gave to CBC Radio (and shared via BroadwayWorld). In it, the stage legend whose credits include Evita, Sunset Boulevard, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Phantom of the Opera admits that he has acquired the rights to the 2003.s Black comedy School of Rock, and plans to convert it to a stage show. .So, I will go from Stephen Ward, which is really going to be sort of a chamber musical, to a musical about kids playing the guitar,. the composer said with a laugh. Directed by Richard Linklater (Dazed and Confused, Bernie), the original comedy cast Black as an overweight dropout who takes a job as a substitute teacher and realizes...
- 4/8/2013
- cinemablend.com
If you were a fan of Jack Black’s 2003 comedy School of Rock, in which he taught a classroom of young kids all about music in order to compete in a battle of the bands competition, you’re in luck. Because if Andrew Lloyd Webber has anything to say about it, School of Rock could be coming to a stage near you.
Having just completed his latest project about Stephen Ward, Webber told CBC Radio that he’s “very excited about” the fact that he just gained the rights to “that movie School of Rock.”
Webber described his next project...
Having just completed his latest project about Stephen Ward, Webber told CBC Radio that he’s “very excited about” the fact that he just gained the rights to “that movie School of Rock.”
Webber described his next project...
- 4/8/2013
- by Samantha Highfill
- EW.com - PopWatch
Theatre composer plans School of Rock musical based on the Jack Black film to follow Profumo affair 'chamber musical'
What do Stephen Ward, the man who triggered the Profumo affair, and Dewey Finn, the rock-star-turned teacher played by Jack Black, have in common?
Both will be receiving the Andrew Lloyd Webber treatment, after the composer revealed that, having finished work on a Profumo musical , his next project will be a musical adaptation of the film The School of Rock.
Talking to CBC Radio , the man known to BBC viewers as "The Lord" let slip that he had recently acquired the rights to the 2003 comedy film and plans to adapt it for the stage. He told host Jian Ghomeshi that he was "very excited" about the prospect, and could add some musical numbers to the score. "There may be songs for me in it, but it's obviously got songs in it as it stands,...
What do Stephen Ward, the man who triggered the Profumo affair, and Dewey Finn, the rock-star-turned teacher played by Jack Black, have in common?
Both will be receiving the Andrew Lloyd Webber treatment, after the composer revealed that, having finished work on a Profumo musical , his next project will be a musical adaptation of the film The School of Rock.
Talking to CBC Radio , the man known to BBC viewers as "The Lord" let slip that he had recently acquired the rights to the 2003 comedy film and plans to adapt it for the stage. He told host Jian Ghomeshi that he was "very excited" about the prospect, and could add some musical numbers to the score. "There may be songs for me in it, but it's obviously got songs in it as it stands,...
- 4/8/2013
- by Matt Trueman
- The Guardian - Film News
Theatrical titan Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has given a fascinating new interview in anticipation of Easter Sunday's 90-minute ITV special salute to the world's most successful composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber 40 Musical Years, which will feature the world premiere of a brand new tune from his forthcoming biomusical of the same name based on the life of the title character, Britain's notorious Stephen Ward.
- 3/27/2013
- by Pat Cerasaro
- BroadwayWorld.com
Andrew Lloyd Webber's career will be celebrated by ITV in a 90-minute special featuring a mixture of live performances and one-off collaborations.
Michael Ball will host the evening's entertainment, which marks Webber's 40th year in the West End.
X Factor's Nicole Scherzinger, Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh, Mel C, Myleene Klass, Tim Minchin and Il Divo are among the acts performing Webber's greatest hits.
"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," said Webber.
"I also said it must include the wet sari number from Bombay Dreams! I still don't know what I'm letting myself in for, especially as Simon Cowell has filmed an interview for the show."
The special will include an exclusive first performance of a track from his forthcoming musical Stephen Ward.
Michael Ball will host the evening's entertainment, which marks Webber's 40th year in the West End.
X Factor's Nicole Scherzinger, Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh, Mel C, Myleene Klass, Tim Minchin and Il Divo are among the acts performing Webber's greatest hits.
"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," said Webber.
"I also said it must include the wet sari number from Bombay Dreams! I still don't know what I'm letting myself in for, especially as Simon Cowell has filmed an interview for the show."
The special will include an exclusive first performance of a track from his forthcoming musical Stephen Ward.
- 3/14/2013
- Digital Spy
Now according to the Evening Standard, John Profumo will only be a small part of the new musical. In fact, the relationship between showgirl Christine Keeler and Profumo will make up only 'about seven minutes of the narrative.' Additionally, Lloyd Webber revealed thet the show's working title is 'Stephen Ward,' who was the pimp that brought the two together.
- 3/13/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is at work on a musical based on the events surrounding the 1963 Profumo Affair. Today, the Daily Mail has confirmed that Lloyd Webber will be leading a sing-through of the musical's score with Alexander Hanson as Stephen Ward and Hal Fowler as Profumo. Joining them will be Iris Roberts as Christine Keeler, and Carly Bawden as Mandy Rice Davies.
- 2/8/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Acknowledging the missile crises and cold war paranoia of the time would have lit a fuse under this well-researched but rather simpler tale of a lot of men lusting after a young showgirl
Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Entertainment grade: B-
History grade: B
In 1963, the British secretary of state for war, John Profumo, lied in Parliament about an affair he had had with Christine Keeler. She had also been having an affair with Yevgeny Ivanov, an alleged Soviet spy.
People
Scandalmongering osteopath Stephen Ward spots Christine Keeler dancing burlesque at Murray's Cabaret Club in Soho, London (in the film, the Café de Paris). Keeler is played by Joanne Whalley, who looks astonishingly like the real thing. The film's producers have done an excellent job of casting actors who look right – including John Hurt as Ward, Jeroen Krabbé as Ivanov, and a Harold Macmillan lookalike in the House of Commons scenes who...
Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Entertainment grade: B-
History grade: B
In 1963, the British secretary of state for war, John Profumo, lied in Parliament about an affair he had had with Christine Keeler. She had also been having an affair with Yevgeny Ivanov, an alleged Soviet spy.
People
Scandalmongering osteopath Stephen Ward spots Christine Keeler dancing burlesque at Murray's Cabaret Club in Soho, London (in the film, the Café de Paris). Keeler is played by Joanne Whalley, who looks astonishingly like the real thing. The film's producers have done an excellent job of casting actors who look right – including John Hurt as Ward, Jeroen Krabbé as Ivanov, and a Harold Macmillan lookalike in the House of Commons scenes who...
- 7/11/2012
- by Alex von Tunzelmann
- The Guardian - Film News
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that he is planning a new musical. The composer said that he would like to write a story based on the life of Dr Stephen Ward, who became nationally known after his involvement in the infamous Profumo Affair in 1963. Ward was known to have introduced showgirl Christine Keeler to married cabinet minister John Profumo, who later began having an affair with her, causing a dramatic scandal within the Conservative government at the time. The osteopath was charged with living off the profits of so-called prostitution, and soon after committed suicide with a sleeping pill overdose. Lloyd Webber stated that Ward being a scapegoat would translate well to today's media often needing a similar person or company (more)...
- 7/6/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
The Republic of Ireland became the first team to be eliminated from the 2012 European Championships as they fell to their worst defeat in a major tournament.
Goals from Fernando Torres (2), David Silva and Cesc Fabregas sealed a hard earned win for the defending champions, putting them in a strong position heading into their final game with Croatia.
For their part, Ireland were lacklustre in defence and showed no signs of ever taking the game to the Spanish. Another goal in the opening moments of the game set the tone and Vicente del Bosque’s team cruised to victory, making no fewer than 859 successful passes.
Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni had stuck to the 4-4-2 formation that was unsuccessful against Croatia, but brought in Simon Cox for Kevin Doyle at the front.
For a minute at least it looked like the change would have the desired effect as Simon Cox drilled...
Goals from Fernando Torres (2), David Silva and Cesc Fabregas sealed a hard earned win for the defending champions, putting them in a strong position heading into their final game with Croatia.
For their part, Ireland were lacklustre in defence and showed no signs of ever taking the game to the Spanish. Another goal in the opening moments of the game set the tone and Vicente del Bosque’s team cruised to victory, making no fewer than 859 successful passes.
Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni had stuck to the 4-4-2 formation that was unsuccessful against Croatia, but brought in Simon Cox for Kevin Doyle at the front.
For a minute at least it looked like the change would have the desired effect as Simon Cox drilled...
- 6/14/2012
- by Chris Deacon
- Obsessed with Film
Two goals from Mario Mandzukic helped put Croatia on top of Group C in an excellent display against a very lacklustre Ireland team in Poznan.
The Croatian’s stamped their authority on the game just two minutes into the tie after Mandzukic capitalised on an eighteen yard box scramble, picking himself up and powering a header past Shay Given from fifteen yards out.
Ireland rallied their troops and managed an equaliser from the head of Leicester defender Sean St. Ledger nineteen minutes into the game. The centre back eluded the defensive efforts of Vedran Corluka to knock in a header on the far post from an Aiden McGeady free kick.
Croatia might’ve felt a bit hard done by conceding the goal after some defenders hesitated upon hearing what appeared to be the referee’s whistle but actually originated from the crowd. The whistle-blower was rife throughout the half but...
The Croatian’s stamped their authority on the game just two minutes into the tie after Mandzukic capitalised on an eighteen yard box scramble, picking himself up and powering a header past Shay Given from fifteen yards out.
Ireland rallied their troops and managed an equaliser from the head of Leicester defender Sean St. Ledger nineteen minutes into the game. The centre back eluded the defensive efforts of Vedran Corluka to knock in a header on the far post from an Aiden McGeady free kick.
Croatia might’ve felt a bit hard done by conceding the goal after some defenders hesitated upon hearing what appeared to be the referee’s whistle but actually originated from the crowd. The whistle-blower was rife throughout the half but...
- 6/10/2012
- by Kyle Gammon
- Obsessed with Film
Ever since Mick McCarthy was sacked, relegation has been inevitable for Wolverhampton Wanderers. The decision to dispense with the former Republic of Ireland manager was not in itself the axe that killed off Wolves survival hopes, but the calamity in appointing a successor meant the boys in gold never stood a chance.
Rather than receive a bump from a new manager with fresh ideas, the internal promotion of the affable Terry Connor brought with it a ‘meh’, and it is no surprise that results continued to go downhill. Yet Saturday’s 4-4 draw at Swansea showed there is still fight in this team as well as quality, although the 4-4 score line gives quick indication of their strengths and weaknesses.
First, let’s look at the finances. Relegation from the Premiership instantly means a shrinking of budgets, but Wolves are a well run club. TV money has been invested in...
Rather than receive a bump from a new manager with fresh ideas, the internal promotion of the affable Terry Connor brought with it a ‘meh’, and it is no surprise that results continued to go downhill. Yet Saturday’s 4-4 draw at Swansea showed there is still fight in this team as well as quality, although the 4-4 score line gives quick indication of their strengths and weaknesses.
First, let’s look at the finances. Relegation from the Premiership instantly means a shrinking of budgets, but Wolves are a well run club. TV money has been invested in...
- 4/29/2012
- by Alan Frost
- Obsessed with Film
Andrew Lloyd Webber is developing a musical about the Stephen Ward, the man who introduced call girl Christine Keeler to war secretary John Profumo. The resulting Profumo Affair scandal began the end of Harold MacMillan's government in 1960s Britain. According to a post by Michael Riedel on nypost.com, Sunset Boulevard scriptwriter Christopher Hampton may be asked to write the script for Lloyd Webber's new project.
- 3/16/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Andrew Lloyd Webber, creator of the most successful theatrical production in history "The Phantom of the Opera," is trying his hand at a scandalous story with more of a political edge. In a radio interview, Webber announced his interest in the 1963 Profumo scandal; the Cold War affair across enemy lines, the Guardian reports.
It's no surprise this dramatic trifecta involving politicians, lust and death is appealing for a theatrical production. Webber -- who has composed a number of well-known productions, including "Evita," "Starlight Express," "Cats" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" -- has a lot of material to work with.
The Profumo incident involved Britain Secretary of State for War John Profumo's affair with Christine Keeler, mistress of alleged Russian spy Stephen Ward. Not only was the scandal swathed in the red of Sovietism, but Profumo went on to lie about the affair in the House of Commons and was forced to...
It's no surprise this dramatic trifecta involving politicians, lust and death is appealing for a theatrical production. Webber -- who has composed a number of well-known productions, including "Evita," "Starlight Express," "Cats" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" -- has a lot of material to work with.
The Profumo incident involved Britain Secretary of State for War John Profumo's affair with Christine Keeler, mistress of alleged Russian spy Stephen Ward. Not only was the scandal swathed in the red of Sovietism, but Profumo went on to lie about the affair in the House of Commons and was forced to...
- 2/27/2012
- by Amber Genuske
- Huffington Post
Andrew Lloyd Webber is working on a new musical about British politician John Profumo's affair with the mistress of an alleged Russian spy.
The drama was played out in 1989 movie Scandal, which featured Sir Ian McKellen as Profumo, the former Secretary of War, and Joanne Whalley as his mistress Catherine Keener. John Hurt played the alleged spy, Stephen Ward.
Lloyd Webber announced his plans to turn the 50-year-old story into a new stage spectacular during a BBC Radio interview on Friday.
He said, "I'm looking for a subject at the moment and I think I've found one... Stephen Ward really intrigues me and was a fantastically interesting character. The most popular man in London who ended up with absolutely nobody after the trial and everything. I kind of think he was the fall guy."
The scandal forced Profumo to resign and damaged the reputation of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.
The drama was played out in 1989 movie Scandal, which featured Sir Ian McKellen as Profumo, the former Secretary of War, and Joanne Whalley as his mistress Catherine Keener. John Hurt played the alleged spy, Stephen Ward.
Lloyd Webber announced his plans to turn the 50-year-old story into a new stage spectacular during a BBC Radio interview on Friday.
He said, "I'm looking for a subject at the moment and I think I've found one... Stephen Ward really intrigues me and was a fantastically interesting character. The most popular man in London who ended up with absolutely nobody after the trial and everything. I kind of think he was the fall guy."
The scandal forced Profumo to resign and damaged the reputation of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.
- 2/24/2012
- WENN
British film star known for her roles in A Town Like Alice and The Spanish Gardener
Never having had the chance to justify her initial build-up as "the next Vivien Leigh", the svelte brunette Maureen Swanson, who has died of cancer aged 78, deserved much better than she was given in the 1950s by the Rank Organisation, to whom she was under contract. Although Swanson was not a graduate of the much-maligned Rank Charm School, she was, to her chagrin, often referred to as a "Rank starlet", which implied that she was merely on screen in order to look glamorous. But unlike Rank charmers such as Diana Dors, Joan Collins and Belinda Lee, Swanson was not a "naughty" sex symbol, but more of a "good girl".
She might have gone on to better parts had not her marriage in 1961 to William Ward, Viscount Ednam (later the 4th Earl of Dudley) terminated her acting career for good.
Never having had the chance to justify her initial build-up as "the next Vivien Leigh", the svelte brunette Maureen Swanson, who has died of cancer aged 78, deserved much better than she was given in the 1950s by the Rank Organisation, to whom she was under contract. Although Swanson was not a graduate of the much-maligned Rank Charm School, she was, to her chagrin, often referred to as a "Rank starlet", which implied that she was merely on screen in order to look glamorous. But unlike Rank charmers such as Diana Dors, Joan Collins and Belinda Lee, Swanson was not a "naughty" sex symbol, but more of a "good girl".
She might have gone on to better parts had not her marriage in 1961 to William Ward, Viscount Ednam (later the 4th Earl of Dudley) terminated her acting career for good.
- 1/1/2012
- by Ronald Bergan
- The Guardian - Film News
In our writers' favourite film series, Paul Owen explains why the Beatles bromance between John Lennon and Stuart Sutcliffe strikes a chord
• Not swayed by this perspective? Twist and shout in the comments below
Backbeat tells the story of the Beatles' pre-fame Hamburg days, focusing on Stuart Sutcliffe, the band's magnetically sexy original bassist, and his relationships with John Lennon and the beautiful and exotic German photographer Astrid Kirchherr. It's a great premise, and director and co-writer Iain Softley tells the tale with all the smart dramatic pacing, period detail and musical verve you might hope for. But, perhaps more surprisingly, he also creates a complex and emotionally sophisticated portrayal of love, friendship and attraction.
Softley hews to received wisdom in his presentation of the Beatles: John is talented, scabrous and aggressive, Paul weak and duplicitous, George third among equals (Ringo makes only a brief appearance). But his portrayal of...
• Not swayed by this perspective? Twist and shout in the comments below
Backbeat tells the story of the Beatles' pre-fame Hamburg days, focusing on Stuart Sutcliffe, the band's magnetically sexy original bassist, and his relationships with John Lennon and the beautiful and exotic German photographer Astrid Kirchherr. It's a great premise, and director and co-writer Iain Softley tells the tale with all the smart dramatic pacing, period detail and musical verve you might hope for. But, perhaps more surprisingly, he also creates a complex and emotionally sophisticated portrayal of love, friendship and attraction.
Softley hews to received wisdom in his presentation of the Beatles: John is talented, scabrous and aggressive, Paul weak and duplicitous, George third among equals (Ringo makes only a brief appearance). But his portrayal of...
- 11/17/2011
- by Paul Owen
- The Guardian - Film News
Giovanni Trapattoni went into this match against Estonia knowing that his future as Republic of Ireland boss hung in the balance but he needn’t have worried as his side ran out comfortable 4-0 winners over nine man Estonia.
Goals from Keith Andrews, Jonathan Walters and a brace from Robbie Keane all but sealed Ireland’s qualification for Euro 2012 as their opponents saw Andrei Stepanov and Raio Piiroja sent off for the home side.
The opening ten minutes were a nervy and uneventful affair with very few chances. A tame shot form Jonathan Walters and a long range deflected effort from Konstantin Vassiljev were the only attempts on goal.
But then, virtually out of nowhere, Aiden McGeady’s inch perfect cross found Andrews who directed his header expertly into the bottom corner past the outstretched Pareiko to give the Irish an early lead (13).
It was an excellent header from Andrews...
Goals from Keith Andrews, Jonathan Walters and a brace from Robbie Keane all but sealed Ireland’s qualification for Euro 2012 as their opponents saw Andrei Stepanov and Raio Piiroja sent off for the home side.
The opening ten minutes were a nervy and uneventful affair with very few chances. A tame shot form Jonathan Walters and a long range deflected effort from Konstantin Vassiljev were the only attempts on goal.
But then, virtually out of nowhere, Aiden McGeady’s inch perfect cross found Andrews who directed his header expertly into the bottom corner past the outstretched Pareiko to give the Irish an early lead (13).
It was an excellent header from Andrews...
- 11/11/2011
- by Jack Bond
- Obsessed with Film
The whole of the UK will be behind the Republic of Ireland tonight as they travel to the Le Coq Arena to take on Estonia in the Euro 2012 play off qualifier knowing that this two legged affair is the best chance they’ve had to qualify for a global tournament in years.
Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni, whose job is well and truly on the line if they don’t qualify, has to make the big decision of who will partner Robbie Keane up front with Kevin Doyle being suspended. With Newcastle United striker Leon Best having pulled out of the squad it seems to be down to Stoke’s Jonathan Walters or West Brom’s Simon Cox, but with away goals very much on Ireland’s agenda tonight his selection could prove to be the crucial one.
With John O’Shea injured, Stephen Kelly will fill in as right-back but...
Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni, whose job is well and truly on the line if they don’t qualify, has to make the big decision of who will partner Robbie Keane up front with Kevin Doyle being suspended. With Newcastle United striker Leon Best having pulled out of the squad it seems to be down to Stoke’s Jonathan Walters or West Brom’s Simon Cox, but with away goals very much on Ireland’s agenda tonight his selection could prove to be the crucial one.
With John O’Shea injured, Stephen Kelly will fill in as right-back but...
- 11/11/2011
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Wolves were the better of two error-prone sides as they welcomed Wigan to the Molineux. Jamie O’Hara, David Edwards and Stephen Ward helped Mick McCarthy’s men to a 3-1 victory, with Ben Watson’s penalty rebound the only response from the visitors. With both sides squandering many a chance, it was Wigan ‘keeper Ali Al-Habsi who kept the score looking reasonable, as weak attacks met weaker defences.
A huge game really – both teams have been very poor so far this season and would have seen this encounter as vital. After all, if they couldn’t beat today’s opponents who on earth could they beat? This was true of Wolves and Wigan – Mick McCarthy’s side hadn’t won in eight weeks, and Roberto Martinez’s Latics had lost an unbelievable seven games on the trot. It wasn’t too bold a prediction to suggest that whoever lost...
A huge game really – both teams have been very poor so far this season and would have seen this encounter as vital. After all, if they couldn’t beat today’s opponents who on earth could they beat? This was true of Wolves and Wigan – Mick McCarthy’s side hadn’t won in eight weeks, and Roberto Martinez’s Latics had lost an unbelievable seven games on the trot. It wasn’t too bold a prediction to suggest that whoever lost...
- 11/6/2011
- by Alex Moore
- Obsessed with Film
Manchester City had no real problems qualifying for the quarter finals of the Carling Cup, though they were a goal down to Wolves until the 37th minute. Nenad Milijas took the lead for City but goals from Adam Johnson, Samir Nasri, a Dorus De Vries own goal and two from Edin Dzeko put Mick McCarthy’s team in their place at the Molineux. Jamie O’Hara pulled one back for the hosts but they were ultimately outclassed on the night.
It was hardly going to be the most important game of Roberto Mancini’s reign as Manchester City manager, but he wasn’t going to turn down a chance for silverware and although the Carling Cup is perhaps not the most prestigious of titles it is not to be sniffed at either. What Is to be sniffed at though is Carlos Tevez’s apparent decision to sue the Italian manager for making him look bad.
It was hardly going to be the most important game of Roberto Mancini’s reign as Manchester City manager, but he wasn’t going to turn down a chance for silverware and although the Carling Cup is perhaps not the most prestigious of titles it is not to be sniffed at either. What Is to be sniffed at though is Carlos Tevez’s apparent decision to sue the Italian manager for making him look bad.
- 10/26/2011
- by Alex Moore
- Obsessed with Film
Rhys Ifans was born to play drug trafficker Howard Marks in this amusing if hardly trustworthy biopic, writes Peter Bradshaw
In repose, Rhys Ifans's face seems naturally to settle into a half-smile of insinuation: a "you-know-you-want-me" leer. It's probably entirely appropriate for his latest role – and really, no other casting was possible. He plays Howard Marks, the Oxford-educated Welshman who, chaotically and bizarrely, stumbled into the game of importing hashish from Pakistan to the UK in the early 70s, back in the days when this lucrative and unexplored market was still open to gentleman amateurs.
The movie is based on the tall tales in Marks's 1996 memoir Mr Nice. That title, taken from an alias he once assumed, cheerfully invites us to take seriously the idea that he is, indeed, Mr Nice, that the drugs he was importing were the nice, soft, hippyish ones – distinct from harder substances – and that...
In repose, Rhys Ifans's face seems naturally to settle into a half-smile of insinuation: a "you-know-you-want-me" leer. It's probably entirely appropriate for his latest role – and really, no other casting was possible. He plays Howard Marks, the Oxford-educated Welshman who, chaotically and bizarrely, stumbled into the game of importing hashish from Pakistan to the UK in the early 70s, back in the days when this lucrative and unexplored market was still open to gentleman amateurs.
The movie is based on the tall tales in Marks's 1996 memoir Mr Nice. That title, taken from an alias he once assumed, cheerfully invites us to take seriously the idea that he is, indeed, Mr Nice, that the drugs he was importing were the nice, soft, hippyish ones – distinct from harder substances – and that...
- 10/7/2010
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
He got his big break playing Quentin Crisp in The Naked Civil Servant and now, 34 years later, John Hurt is at it again
There's something disturbing about John Hurt. That familiar Mount Rushmore face seems to have ironed itself out. It was once compared to a komodo dragon – even his lines seemed to have lines – but today he looks peachy as a schoolboy. You've been on the Botox, haven't you? He roars with how-dare-you laughter. "Nah! Hahahaha! No. Don't say that. That would be awful. Not in a million years would I do that." He's got a point: take away the cracks and creases, and his job prospects would diminish no end. His face is one of the most distinctive in the movies. Almost as distinctive as his voice, dripping with honey and acid, often at the same time. Look, he admits, there might well be a reason for his...
There's something disturbing about John Hurt. That familiar Mount Rushmore face seems to have ironed itself out. It was once compared to a komodo dragon – even his lines seemed to have lines – but today he looks peachy as a schoolboy. You've been on the Botox, haven't you? He roars with how-dare-you laughter. "Nah! Hahahaha! No. Don't say that. That would be awful. Not in a million years would I do that." He's got a point: take away the cracks and creases, and his job prospects would diminish no end. His face is one of the most distinctive in the movies. Almost as distinctive as his voice, dripping with honey and acid, often at the same time. Look, he admits, there might well be a reason for his...
- 11/21/2009
- The Guardian - Film News
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