What will Andrew Lloyd Webber do during his first official visit to Korea?

Lloyd Webber is scheduled to meet the cast and producers of an upcoming performance of The Phantom of the Opera and hold a press conference on Nov. 19. Performing arts company S&Co. announced the plans.

Why is Andrew Lloyd Webber visiting Korea this month?

The visit is taking place on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera, which first opened on London’s West End in 1986. The musical has since attracted audiences in 54 countries.

How many people have seen The Phantom of the Opera worldwide and in South Korea?

The musical has attracted about 160 million viewers across 54 countries. In South Korea, 1.5 million people have watched it since its 2001 premiere.

Andrew Lloyd Webber to make 1st visit to Korea

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Andrew Lloyd Webber will make his first official visit to Korea this month and meet the cast and producers of an upcoming production of The Phantom of the Opera. He will hold a press conference on Nov. 19, according to performing arts company S&Co. The visit coincides with the musical’s 40th anniversary; it has drawn about 160 million viewers worldwide and 1.5 million in South Korea.

Key Facts

The Phantom of the Opera debuted on London’s West End in 1986.
The musical has attracted audiences in 54 countries.
Lloyd Webber composed Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and School of Rock.
His accolades include an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony.
In 2024, he was appointed a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the first such appointment for a British arts and culture figure.

By Yonhap

Published Nov 11, 2026 2:38 pm KST

Andrew Lloyd Webber and the cast of 'The Phantom of the Opera' appear at the curtain call following the final Broadway performance at the Majestic Theatre in New York, April 16, 2023. AP-Yonhap — Andrew Lloyd Webber and the cast of "The Phantom of the Opera" appear at the curtain call following the final Broadway performance at the Majestic Theatre in New York, April 16, 2023. AP-Yonhap

British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, the legend behind the musicals "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats," will make his first official visit to Korea this month, officials said Wednesday.

Lloyd Webber will meet the cast and producers of an upcoming performance of "The Phantom of the Opera" here and hold a press conference on Nov. 19, according to performing arts company S&Co.

His visit comes on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of "The Phantom of the Opera," which debuted on London's West End in 1986.

The musical has since attracted some 160 million viewers from 54 countries around the world. In South Korea, 1.5 million have watched it since it premiered in 2001.

Lloyd Webber is known for composing hit musicals, such as "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Evita" and "School of Rock." He has won numerous accolades, including an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony.

In 2024, he was appointed a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter in the first such order given to a British arts and culture figure.

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