The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Concert

Tuesday 11 February 2025

€20 - €50 + Facility Fee

RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Stephen Bell, conductor

Immerse yourself in the spellbinding music of Andrew Lloyd Webber as the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, joined by acclaimed West End vocalists Killian Donnelly and Juliette Crosbie, bring iconic works to life.

For over five decades, Webber’s unforgettable melodies have enchanted audiences across the globe, earning him Tony Awards, Grammys, and an Academy Award®. From the hauntingly beautiful anthems of The Phantom of the Opera to the ballads of Evita and Cats, this evening will be a celebration of the music that has defined musical theatre for generations.

Be swept away by breathtaking orchestral renditions of Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and more. These timeless classics will transport you to the heart of Broadway and the West End, celebrating Webber’s legacy as one of the greatest composers of our time.

Join us for musical theatre magic, in honour of one of the greatest composers of our time.

Devised by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber® is presented by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Limited. Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Juliette is a graduate of Gaiety School of Acting, and a native of Louth. Some of her theatre credits include Circle of Friends (Gaiety Theatre, Dublin), Where Sat The Lovers (Malaprop Theatre), Tonic! A Doomsday Musical (Rough Magic), Last Orders at The Dockside (Abbey Theatre), Me, Sara (Abbey Theatre).

Film credits include John Carney’s upcoming feature film Power Ballad, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, Báite (Danú Media) Don’t Go Where I Cant Find You (Best Actress, Jim Thorpe Film Festival, DIFF Aer Lingus Discovery Award Nom), Borderline (ShinaWil), Harry Wild (Acorn TV) and will feature in How To Get To Heaven From Belfast (HatTrick Prod). She is currently starring in A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic, alongside John Simm.

As a singer, Juliette regularly performs with The RTE Concert Orchestra (Movies and Musicals, Disney 100, Lyric 25) and recently made her soloist debut with both The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and The Hallé, Manchester.

As a writer, Juliette has developed a working relationship with Droichead Arts Centre in recent years, developing her first one woman show Louth Mouth. She is currently in the final stages of developing her one- woman musical Borderline.

As a voiceover artist, Juliette provides the sounds of lead heroine Anna Myers in Video game Murder in the Alps, as well as animal-whisperer Anna Banana in Nickoloedon Jnrs tv series Rainbow Rangers and Promi, in Toonz Zoonicorns.

Killian is originally from Meath, Ireland.

Theatre includes: his Broadway debut recreating the role of Charlie Price in Kinky Boots (Al Hirschfeld Theatre, New York), having originated the role in London (Adelphi Theatre) - 2016 Olivier Award Nomination for Best Actor in a Musical, 2015 Evening Standard Theatre Awards Shortlist for Best Musical Performance, and, for the Original London Cast Recording, 2017 Grammy Award Nomination for Best Musical Theater Album; Jackie in Frank McGuinness' Donegal (Abbey Theatre, Dublin); Huey Calhoun in Memphis (Shaftesbury Theatre) - 2015 Olivier Award Nomination for Best Actor in a Musical; Deco in The Commitments (Palace Theatre) directed by Jamie Lloyd; Tony in Billy Elliot the Musical (Victoria Palace Theatre); Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty's Theatre); Enjolras in Les Misérables (Queen's Theatre); before which he understudied and played the roles of Jean Valjean and Javert; Collins in Michael Collins (Cork Opera House); Sweeney Todd (Gate Theatre, Dublin); Ethan Girard in The Full Monty (Olympia Theatre); Tony in West Side Story (The Solstice); Declan in The Wireman (Gaiety Theatre); Rod in Singin' in the Rain (Olympia Theatre).

Workshops include: Dessert First by Nick Jonas (Chateau Marmont, LA); Leonard in The Canary Girls; Mr Stringer in The Witches (NT Studio) directed by Lyndsey Turner; Edward Lewis in Pretty Woman directed by Jerry Mitchell; Gordon in Local Hero directed by John Crowley; Frankie in Angela's Ashes; Pink in The Wall directed by Simon McBurney; Deco in The Commitments.

Concerts include: West End Musicals (Halle Orchestra/Bridgewater Hall, Manchester); The Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary (Royal Albert Hall); Courfeyrac in Les Misérables 25th Anniversary (o2 Arena); You Should Be Dancing (National Concert Hall, Dublin); Les Misérables (Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra/Isle of Wight).

Film and Television includes: The 85th Academy Awards (Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles); Combeferre in Les Misérables (Working Title Films) directed by Tom Hooper; Showbands (BBC); The Last Furlong (RTE); Batchelors Walk (RTE); The Tudors (BBC); The Late Late Show (RTE); Open House (RTE).

Most recently: Killian starred as Jean Valjean in the London production of Les Misérables (Queen's Theatre), returning to the production in which he made his West End debut.

Currently: Killian is reprising the role of Jean Valjean touring the UK and Ireland in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Les Misérables.