| Stephen Ward | |
|---|---|
| The Scandal That Shook Society | |
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| Music | Andrew Lloyd Webber |
| Lyrics | Don Black Christopher Hampton |
| Book | Don Black Christopher Hampton |
| Basis | The Profumo affair and the life of Stephen Ward |
| Premiere | 19 December 2013: Aldwych Theatre |
| Productions | 2013 West End |
Stephen Ward is a musical with a book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.[1] The musical is based on the 1963 Profumo affair involving the War Minister John Profumo and the socialite Stephen Ward who introduced Profumo to his mistress Christine Keeler, who was also involved with a Russian spy.[2][3] The musical's world premiere was in London's West End at the Aldwych Theatre in 2013.
- ^ "Andrew Lloyd Webber presents Profumo scandal, the West End musical". telegraph.co.uk. The Telegraph. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "Lloyd Webber turns political scandal into musical". Associated Press. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "Will theatre fans warm to Stephen Ward the musical?". BBC News. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.