{
  "id": 19453492,
  "title": "Andrew Lloyd Webber to make 1st visit to Korea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/andrew-lloyd-webber-to-make-1st-visit-to-korea",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T05:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/arts-theater/20261111/andrew-lloyd-webber-to-make-1st-visit-to-korea"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andrew Lloyd Webber, the renowned British composer behind iconic musicals like \"The Phantom of the Opera\" and \"Cats,\" will embark on his first official visit to South Korea this month, officials announced on Wednesday. During his visit, Lloyd Webber will meet with the cast and producers of an upcoming performance of \"The Phantom of the Opera\" and deliver a press conference on November 19, according to performing arts company S&Co. The visit coincides with the 40th anniversary of \"The Phantom of the Opera,\" which made its London West End debut in 1986 and has since captivated an estimated 160 million viewers across 54 countries worldwide. In South Korea alone, the musical has been watched by 1.5 million spectators since its 2001 premiere. Known for crafting hit musicals such as \"Jesus Christ Superstar,\" \"Evita,\" and \"School of Rock,\" Lloyd Webber has amassed an impressive array of awards, including an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. In 2024, he was honored as a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the first such recognition bestowed upon a British arts and culture figure.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Andrew Lloyd Webber visits South Korea for first time.",
    "He meets cast/producers of The Phantom of the Opera.",
    "Visit marks 40th anniversary of iconic musical."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The legendary composer's first official trip to South Korea marks a significant milestone for the local production of his most famous musical during its fortieth anniversary year.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Andrew Lloyd Webber to make 1st visit to S. Korea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/andrew-lloyd-webber-to-make-1st-visit-to-s-korea",
        "published": "2026-11-11T04:52:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}