The Phantom threw a party and literally everyone showed up.
British superstar composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is feted in this 50th birthday benefit gala produced by Lloyd Webber's own theatrical company at London's historic Royal Albert Hall. The tribute includes highlights from Lloyd Webber's blockbuster stage hits, including The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita, and Sunset Boulevard. An eclectic performing cast filmed live during the event features Tina Arena, Michael Ball, Antonio Banderas, Boyzone, Sarah Brightman, Glenn Close, Julian Lloyd Webber, Marcus Lovett, Lottie Mayor, Dennis O'Neill, Donny Osmond, Elaine Paige, Ray Shell, Kiri Te Kanawa, and Bonnie Tyler
Acting
Glenn Close reprising Norma Desmond with terrifying commitment.
Production
Royal Albert Hall transformed into Lloyd Webber's personal playground.
Direction
David Mallet captures the chaos of live spectacle without drowning in it.
Director
David Mallet
Michael Ball
Self - Performer
Antonio Banderas
Self - Performer
Sarah Brightman
Self - Performer
Glenn Close
Self - Performer
Elaine Paige
Self - Performer
Tina Arena
Self - Performer
Kiri Te Kanawa
Self - Performer
Donny Osmond
Self - Performer
Bonnie Tyler
Self - Performer
Ray Shell
Self - Performer
Stephen Gately
Self - Performer
Ronan Keating
Self - Performer
Keith Duffy
Self - Performer
Shane Lynch
Self - Performer
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