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Andrew Lloyd Webber Hails Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball in London

His public praise spotlights her live-sung performance credibility, highlighting a Phantom-style boat sequence as a signature flourish.

Overview

  • Webber posted a video review calling the O2 Arena concert "absolutely fabulous" and describing Gaga as a "world superstar."
  • He emphasized that Gaga sang live throughout, contrasting it with artists who mime to pre-recorded tracks.
  • The composer singled out a moment where Gaga was rowed across the venue in a boat, echoing The Phantom of the Opera.
  • Gaga responded on TikTok to his remarks, calling the recognition a dream come true.
  • The London dates capped a four-show O2 run, as critics from NME and Rolling Stone praised the tour, which now moves through Stockholm, Milan, and Barcelona before Australia, Japan, and a U.S. return.