Andrew Lloyd Webber Quotes

The fact is that 'The Wizard Of Oz' has never really worked in the theatre. The film has one or two holes where, in the theatre, you need a song. For example, there's nothing for either of the two witches to sing.

Andrew Lloyd Webber

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  Andrew Lloyd Webber
  • Song
  • Theatre