Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration (1998)
“Andrew Lloyd Webber's 50th Birthday celebration.”
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
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by David Mallet, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Michael Ball, Antonio Banderas, Sarah Brightman, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Michael Ball
as Self - Performer
Antonio Banderas
as Self - Performer
Sarah Brightman
as Self - Performer
Glenn Close
as Self - Performer
Elaine Paige
as Self - Performer
Tina Arena
as Self - Performer
Kiri Te Kanawa
as Self - Performer
Donny Osmond
as Self - Performer
Bonnie Tyler
as Self - Performer
Julian Lloyd Webber
as Self - Performer
Ray Shell
as Self - Performer
Stephen Gately
as Self - PerformerCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 127 min |
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