Of course, with all his blockbusters, Lloyd Webber has also been known for a flop, but he isn't afraid of that risk. This is evident across his greatest works: Cats, with its magical, mystical storytelling of a story that, when you look closely, hides a dark core The Phantom of the Opera with both its acclaimed complexity and its spectacle and even Jesus Christ Superstarbalances the depth of its characters with rock ballads you can't resist singing along to. With seven Tony wins and 20 nominations, Lloyd Webber has certainly perfected the formula for a crowd-pleaser: a balanced blend of artistry and entertainment. "I have a deeply serious side, but I also do enjoy having a bit of fun," said Lloyd Webber. As Andrew Lloyd Webber's 44-year-long reign on Broadway has come to an end-with the closing of his newest work Bad Cinderella, and the curtain drawn on his record-breaking musical The Phantom of the Opera-the composer sat down with CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Seth Doane to reflect on his career. See his full interview on CBS Sunday Morning above.
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