Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Andrew Lloyd Webber to release first song from new musical Stephen Ward

Miloš Karadaglić
The first song from Andrew Lloyd Webber's new show Stephen Ward will be released on Easter Sunday (31st March). The songs release will follow its world premiere performance by the chart-topping star guitarist Miloš Karadaglić, during Andrew Lloyd Webber's ITV special. 

The theme from Stephen Ward, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, was specially arranged for classical guitar. Miloš Karadaglić also features on the recorded version.

The arrangement is taken from the score of Stephen Ward, a new musical in development by Andrew Lloyd Webber with book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. The show tells the story of the Profumo Affair from the perspective of Dr Stephen Ward, the society osteopath at the centre of the scandal. Directed by Richard Eyre, the show chronicles the emergence of 60s cultural revolution and the repression and revolt of the old guard against the new concepts and ideals.

Andrew said: "I was absolutely thrilled when Miloš agreed to perform the Theme from Stephen Ward. I have wanted to work with him since I saw him perform at the first London Yellow Lounge event in Bermondsey Street Tunnels in 2011 - collaborating with him has been a real privilege.

The production is still in development, but is expected to be in the West End in 2014.

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 40 Musical Years will be broadcast on ITV1, Easter Sunday, 31st March at 6.30pm.

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