Building on The Really Useful Group's extraordinary legacy, LW Entertainment will continue to enable the creation of world-class experiences and products to audiences across the world through powerful partnerships, creative collaborations, strategic brand development and breaking new ground.
We work with the best partners across the globe to protect and elevate our incredible portfolio, whilst constantly pushing boundaries to achieve creative excellence.
The Music Department works closely with Andrew Lloyd Webber on both new compositions and the revival of existing works.
Their role encompasses a wide range of musical activities, including developing new productions, running workshops, recording cast albums, orchestrating, rehearsing orchestras, and working directly with artists in the rehearsal room.
Beyond creation and development, the department is also responsible for maintaining the musical quality of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s productions worldwide. They partner with musical supervisors to uphold the integrity and consistency of scores, while also supporting the creative evolution of Andrew Lloyd Webber's work in reimagined productions and across new forms of entertainment.
The Music Strategy & Distribution team is instrumental in managing, preserving and evolving the recorded music of Andrew Lloyd Webber through reimagining the potential of the existing catalogue, whilst simultaneously driving the development of new, commercial music ventures, and exploring innovative applications across diverse entertainment platforms.
The team works closely with the Brand & Franchise Development and Theatrical & Live teams to ensure strategic alignment and sustainable growth, from identifying new market opportunities, developing digital music initiatives, to overseeing catalogue exploitation that resonates with contemporary audiences while maintaining their artistic integrity. The team also works in close collaboration with record labels and distribution partners, creating strategic partnerships that expand the reach of music and connect with wider franchise and brand plans for the LW Entertainment portfolio.
The Theatrical & Live team oversees the licensing of first-class productions around the world, working closely with global partners to identify strategic opportunities and collaborations across the live entertainment space. They cultivate international relationships, acting as connective tissue between territories and ensuring theatrical activity reaches new audiences worldwide. Working in close partnership with Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals, the LW Entertainment theatrical & live team develop long-term, coordinated global roadmaps for Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals in all key territories.
The department supports production success by working with theatrical licensees on a consistency of quality across both new productions and celebrated long-running shows. Their collaboration with creative teams and producers encompasses casting, concept development, design exploration, workshops, and rehearsals to facilitate cohesive artistic vision.
The team also represents LW Entertainment as producers, with oversight of International and US tours of The Phantom of the Opera and productions in London's West End.
The team manages theatrical licensing for all productions outside of first-class theatre, including small-scale and regional professional productions, stock and repertory companies, amateur and youth groups, and school performances directly under the banner of Andrew Lloyd Webber Show Licensing.
Operating globally, the department partners with trusted agents to represent the Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals, licensing catalogue in North America, Australia and New Zealand, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Scandinavia, and South Africa.
Beyond licensing management, the department is committed to expanding education outreach, nurturing new audiences and emerging talent within the performing arts through Andrew Lloyd Webber's musicals ensuring accessibility and creative development across diverse performance communities.
The Entertainment Development team works with internal and external partners on creative coordination and development of projects beyond the stage. Their role encompasses exploring new opportunities for storytelling and audience engagement across multiple platforms, including book publishing, television, film, exhibitions, experiences, and audio content that complement traditional theatrical and live entertainment.
Working with writers, filmmakers, producers, and creative development teams, the department identifies and develops innovative applications across a diverse range of entertainment formats. Beyond content development, the team also manages the creation of design assets for consumer products, merchandise, and licensed products across the LW Entertainment portfolio.
Their approach aims to ensure that all entertainment extensions maintain the artistic integrity and quality associated with Andrew Lloyd Webber's original works while reaching new audiences through contemporary storytelling platforms.
The Brand & Franchise Development team works in close collaboration across the business and with external partners worldwide to drive the evolution and extension of brands within the Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals portfolio. Their role encompasses devising brand and marketing strategies that reach and connect with global audiences while inspiring the next generation of fans through direct-to-consumer platforms, communications, and targeted campaigns.
The team manages strategic brand partnerships and oversees comprehensive asset management to ensure consistent brand identity across all markets. Beyond marketing and audience development, the department is also responsible for protecting and enhancing the values and identity of Andrew Lloyd Webber's brands, ensuring that all extensions maintain the artistic integrity and commercial strength of the original works.
The team's ambition is to ensure sustainable brand growth, while preserving the distinctive character that makes each Andrew Lloyd Webber musical resonate with diverse, multi-generational audiences worldwide.
The Communications team works across the LW Group, overseeing all external communications activity for LW Entertainment, LW Theatres, and Andrew Lloyd Webber's private office. Their role encompasses managing proactive and reactive media activity, from strategic campaigns and press relations to crisis communications, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement across global markets.
The team facilitates press activities for international productions while working with franchise partners across film, television, music, and publishing. Beyond day-to-day media management, the department has also led communications for major international projects, including high-profile events such as The Platinum Party at the Palace.
The team works to drive consistent messaging across all platforms while maintaining the artistic integrity and professional standards associated with Andrew Lloyd Webber's brand and productions, working closely with all LW Entertainment departments to support wider business objectives.
The Consumer Products & Merchandise department extends the world of Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals through in-theatre merchandise and licensed consumer products.
In-theatre merchandise sees collaborations with partners who create products available to buy in-theatre, featuring iconic celebratory graphics inspired by the specific theatre experience.
The department is also responsible for appointing licensees globally (both direct and through agencies) to create compelling consumer products cross category including fashion & lifestyle, toys & games which are sold via our own channels and through third-party retailers.
By partnering with leading category specialists, agents, brands, designers, and retailers we drive consumer engagement and foster lasting connections with fans worldwide, ensuring that Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals remain at the forefront of consumer culture; providing fans with compelling products that deepen their personal connection to the world of musical theatre.
The Finance team works with all parts of LW Entertainment to provide comprehensive financial support and strategic guidance for all commercial and operational activities. Their role encompasses managing the full spectrum of financial operations, including sales and purchase ledgers, treasury functions, payroll administration, and detailed financial reporting across the organisation.
Beyond day-to-day financial management, the department is also responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and delivering management insights that support informed decision-making at every level. They partner with all departments to ensure financial accuracy and transparency, while providing the strategic analysis necessary to drive sustainable growth.
The Legal & Business Affairs team works with all departments and external partners to support creative and business objectives across Andrew Lloyd Webber's global portfolio. Their role encompasses providing expert legal guidance across diverse entertainment areas, including licensing rights for stage, music, publishing, film, television, merchandise, and proactive rights management and enforcement.
The team also advises on marketing compliance, data protection, and operational matters to ensure all activities are commercially and legally sound. Beyond day-to-day legal support, the department is responsible for strategic rights management that protects intellectual property while enabling creative evolution and business growth.
Their approach ensures that legal frameworks support rather than constrain the artistic and commercial development of Andrew Lloyd Webber's works worldwide.
The People & Culture team works to foster a positive and inclusive environment that empowers colleagues to reach their full potential. Their role encompasses supporting current and prospective team members at each stage of their journey with LW Entertainment, from recruitment and onboarding through professional development and career progression.
The team promotes a culture that aligns with the company's values while supporting its overall creative and commercial mission. Beyond day-to-day people management, the department is also responsible for developing clear and collaborative working practices, ensuring legal compliance, and providing the organisational framework necessary for sustainable growth.
LW Entertainment aims to attract, retain, and develop talent that contributes to the continued success of Andrew Lloyd Webber's theatrical ventures worldwide.
LW Theatres is LW Entertainment's sister company. Both businesses are fully owned by the Lloyd Webber family.
Every penny of profit at LW Theatres is ploughed back into the conservation and improvement of their six iconic venues, including The London Palladium and Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Since 2006, more than £100m has been reinvested.
LW Theatres plays host to some of the world’s best live entertainment from the West End's most popular musicals to a variety of concerts, comedy and live events.
A core LW Entertainment partnership is the theatrical producing collaboration between Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Harrison, critically-acclaimed, award-winning international producer, to create new productions from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s catalogue, and find and develop new musicals.
GWB Entertainment is a leading international producer of first-class theatrical productions. With a rich history in the broader Asian region, GWB Entertainment produces and general manages tours around the world. For RUG (now LW Entertainment), GWB has produced International tours of CATS and School Of Rock in addition to providing General Management to Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera International tour. LW Entertainment's equity partnership with GWB supports future growth ambitions, deepening and expanding how opportunities to work together.
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Antonio Banderas joined forces to create an exciting new venture known as 'Amigos Para Siempre' (APS). It was established to license, produce and develop theatre, musicals and live entertainment shows, particularly some of Andrew’s best-loved works, for the world’s Spanish-speaking markets, including the US.
The Other Songs is an independent music company dedicated to supporting songwriters and artists. Their multi-faceted business model includes a record label, publishing, management, live events, animation and ventures division.
Recent collaborations include the new Starlight Express cast album, Rachel Zegler's single Don't Cry For Me Argentina from Evita, and SUNSET BLVD: The Album, which reached #1 in the UK Compilations Album Chart.
LW Entertainment works with first class theatrical producing partners across the world. Many of these relationships span decades. From Cameron Mackintosh ltd to Shanghai Media Group in China and Shiki in Japan, we work with the best in the business to enable awe-inspiring live theatrical experiences the world over.
To inspire and entertain audiences, through ground breaking theatrical storytelling, for generations to come.
Andrew Lloyd Webber has composed the scores of some of the world’s most famous musicals. His shows have run continuously in London’s West End for 50 years and ran for 43 uninterrupted years on Broadway.
When the original Sunset Boulevard joined School of Rock, CATS, and The Phantom of the Opera he equalled Rodgers & Hammerstein’s record of four shows running simultaneously on Broadway. He is one of the select group of artists with EGOT status, having received Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards.
Lloyd Webber owns six London theatres including the iconic London Palladium and Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Reopened in July 2021, the latter was completely restored and renovated at a cost of over £60 million. This was one of the biggest projects ever undertaken by a private theatre owner in recent times. His mantra is that every penny of profit made from his theatres is ploughed back into the buildings for their conservation and development.
Lloyd Webber is passionate about the importance of musical education and diversity in the arts. Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation provides 30 performing arts scholarships every year for talented students with financial need, and supports a range of projects such as the Music In Secondary School Trust (MiSST).
In academic year September 2025 - 2026, 14,885 children are being given free musical tutition and instruments as part of MiSST's Andrew Lloyd Webber Programme. The Foundation also commissions research into diversity in theatre.
Andrew Lloyd Webber has composed music for globally significant moments. Most recently, he was asked to compose “Make a Joyful Noise”, the anthem for the Coronation of King Charles III.
Andrew Lloyd Webber was knighted in 1992, created an honorary life peer in 1997, and made a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King Charles III in 2024. He is the only person in the arts ever granted this personal honour by a monarch.
LW Entertainment is defined by the people who work here. From theatre, music, film and TV to marketing, finance, consumer products and legal affairs, our team represent leading experts from across the spectrum of live entertainment across the world. Every few weeks, we rotate the below "Spotlight" to shine a light on brilliant people from across our team.
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Learn and absorb as much as you can, even if it’s not relevant to your actual job. For instance, observe other departments and learn what they do and how they all link. The same goes for different industries and even another person in your team. This in turn will give you knowledge, build confidence and will make you a valued employee.
There is no denying that we are in a period of massive change. New and creative ideas are being tried and tested which is amazing to see and I look forward to seeing what the future holds and being part of that journey.
Apart from getting the actual job... This is probably a silly thing but I would say it was being on the stage at the Palladium. Andrew’s long term PA was retiring and her leaving party was on the stage at the Palladium. And I thought this would be the only way I would ever be on that stage!
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