Quiz: How well do you know Andrew Lloyd Webber?

Andrew Lloyd Webber is nothing short of an icon. With a career spanning decades, it seems everything he touches turns to theatre gold. From his early days with Tim Rice and their first production, The Likes of Us, to 2021's exciting release of Cinderella the musical- there's nothing this man can't do. But just how well do you know him?

Take our Andrew Lloyd Webber quiz to find out.

Andrew Lloyd Webber quiz

Question 1

Andrew Lloyd Webber studied for one term at Oxford University before dropping out to pursue his love of musical theatre. What was the subject he studied?

Question 2

What year was Andrew Lloyd Webber first surprised and was the subject of an episode of This Is Your Life?

Question 3

In the 70s, Andrew Lloyd Webber collaborated with Tim Rice to produce the musical Evita. The musical was staged in the West End and saw Harold Price direct it. But which well known female took on the lead role?

Question 4

Which Olympic Games was Andrew Lloyd Webber asked to write a song for in the 90s?

Question 5

How many children does Andrew Lloyd Webber have?

Question 6

Andrew Lloyd Webber owns seven theatres in London's West End. Can you name them all? You can give yourself a point for each one you get correct.

Question 7

Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest musical, Cinderella, is set to open in 2021. Who will play the lead role of Cinderella?

Andrew Lloyd Webber quiz answers

Question 1: Andrew Lloyd Webber studied at Magdalen collage at Oxford university, the subject he studied there for one term was history.

Question 2: Andrew Lloyd Webber has been on This Is Your Life twice, however the first one took place in 1980. For those wondering, Lloyd Webber was subsequently surprised and took part in the show again in 1994.

Question 3: Elaine Paige took the lead role in Evita.

Question 4: Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote a song for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.

Question 5: Andrew Lloyd Webber has five children. If you're wondering, they're called Imogen, Nicholas, Alastair Adam, William Richard and Isabella Aurora.

Question 6: Give yourself a point for each of the following: Cambridge Theatre, Adelphi Theatre, Gillian Lynne Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, The London Palladium and The Other Palace. Quite the line-up!

Question 7: The role of Cinderella will be played by the brilliant Carrie Hope Fletcher in 2021.

Out of a potential 13 points, how many did you score? Tweet us and let us know @MagicAtTheMusicals.