Andrew Lloyd Webber Declares Lady Gaga a ‘Little Monster’ After Stunning London Performance
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A celebrated moment of cross-generational artistry unfolded this weekend as musical theater icon Andrew Lloyd webber publicly lauded Lady Gaga’s recent concert at the O2 Arena in London, praising her captivating stage presence and a performance element echoing his own famed Phantom of the Opera.
The exchange began Saturday when Webber shared a video on Instagram expressing his admiration for Gaga’s show. He described the performance as “fabulous,” highlighting her ability to connect with an audience and specifically noting a segment that paid homage to his iconic musical.
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“I loved the Lady Gaga concert. It was really fabulous.She really knows how to handle an audience. And it was a great evening,” Webber stated in the video. He further emphasized the importance of live performance, contrasting Gaga’s authentic showmanship with the practice of some artists using pre-recorded tracks. “It was so fantastic, actually, to see somebody really singing live, rather than, as we know, some artists who are really miming to a pre-recorded track. And there was nothing of that.”
A Nod to Phantom of the Opera
Webber was notably struck by Gaga’s incorporation of operatic elements and a specific scene reminiscent of Phantom. During the concert, Gaga was rowed across the stage in a boat while performing “Shallow,” a moment that clearly resonated with the composer.
“I was really, really pleased to see an opera house on stage, and even more pleased to see a boat with her in it being rowed across the big auditorium, that is O2,” Webber explained. “It reminded me of something that I might have had a little involvement with.” He concluded by reiterating his praise, calling the concert “absolutely fabulous” and Gaga a “world superstar.”
Gaga Responds with Gratitude
The sentiment was clearly reciprocated. Gaga herself responded to Webber’s acknowledgment on TikTok, expressing her delight with a simple yet powerful message: “This is. adream come true.”
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Mayhem Ball tour Continues
Gaga is currently captivating audiences across Europe on her Mayhem Ball tour. Upcoming performances are scheduled for Stockholm, Milan, and barcelona throughout the remainder of the month. The tour’s first leg will conclude in Australia in December, followed by shows in Japan and a return to the United States early next year.
Rolling Stone previously hailed the tour’s opening night in Las Vegas as “legacy-defining,” praising Gaga as a “fearless storyteller.” This latest endorsement from a titan of musical theater further solid
