Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Son ‘Critically Ill’ With Cancer, Composer Will Miss ‘Bad Cinderella’ Broadway Opening
thewrap.com“Bad Cinderella” opening night on Thursday.Webber released a statement and explained his son is critically ill, and he will take time away to be with family.“I am absolutely devastated to say that my eldest son Nick is critically ill,” Webber said. “As my friends and family know, he has been fighting gastric cancer for the last 18 months, and Nick is now hospitalized.”Webber continued, “I therefore have not been able to attend the recent previews of “Bad Cinderella” and as things stand, I will not be able to cheer on its wonderful cast, crew, and orchestra on Opening Night this Thursday.
We are all praying that Nick will turn the corner. He is bravely fighting with his indomitable humor, but at the moment my place is with him and the family.”In addition to the musical “Bad Cinderella,” Webber also working on the anthem for the Coronation of King Charles III.Webber was slated for the press event for “Bad Cinderella” on this coming Wednesday in New York City, which is also his 75th birthday.
The musical’s opening night is Thursday at the Imperial Theatre.In his career, the composer has won six Tony Awards and was nominated for 23.
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