Trending Now - Andrew Lloyd Webber Opens up About His Alcohol Recovery Journey
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The Hollywood Reporter - Andrew Lloyd Webber stated, “Sixteen months ago I decided that I needed help and it’s the best thing that ever happened to me.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Lloyd Webber mentioned that he “started to drink secretly” while producing the Broadway production of School of Rock in 2015 and 2016.
The Hollywood Reporter - He described his experience of “white-knuckling” without support and expressed concern about his creativity.
The Hollywood Reporter - Lloyd Webber checked into a clinic that “didn’t work” before attending an AA meeting in Switzerland and more in the U.K.
The Hollywood Reporter - He attends AA meetings every day and found a turning point when a fellow attendee discussed the “stupidity” of addiction.
The Hollywood Reporter - Lloyd Webber reflected on his drinking habits, stating, “When you’re a wine drinker, you don’t think of yourself as… well, alcoholics drink spirits.”
The Hollywood Reporter - He acknowledged that he may have written some songs while drinking, saying, “I can think of a couple of songs that have been hits where I’d definitely had a glass of wine and thought, that was all right.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Lloyd Webber expressed regret, stating, “I am deeply sorry and I can only apologize to people if I made a mess.”
Drudge Report - Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed he is a recovering alcoholic.
Billboard - Andrew Lloyd Webber discussed his journey to sobriety in a new interview.
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Billboard - Andrew Lloyd Webber's interview regarding his recovery was published in 2026.
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Drudge Report - Andrew Lloyd Webber's admission of being a recovering alcoholic is part of his personal journey and recovery process.
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Billboard - Andrew Lloyd Webber spoke openly about his experiences and the steps he has taken towards sobriety.
(UPDATED April 19, 2026 17:07 UTC)
Andrew Lloyd Webber has opened up about his struggles with alcohol, revealing that he began drinking secretly while working on the Broadway production of School of Rock in 2015 and 2016. He shared that he checked into a clinic that didn’t help before finding support through daily AA meetings, where a fellow attendee's remarks about the "stupidity" of addiction became a turning point for him. Reflecting on his past, Lloyd Webber expressed regret for any chaos his drinking may have caused, stating, “I am deeply sorry and I can only apologize to people if I made a mess.”
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(UPDATED April 19, 2026 13:16 UTC)
Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that he is a recovering alcoholic, sharing his journey to sobriety in a new interview published in 2026. In this candid discussion, he spoke openly about his experiences and the steps he has taken towards recovery. This admission is part of his personal journey and highlights the challenges he has faced along the way.