Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals he's a recovering alcoholic and the moment he needed help
Composer behind 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar' says getting sober is the 'best thing that ever happened to me'
www.independent.co.ukAndrew Lloyd Webber has publicly shared that he is a recovering alcoholic and that he quit drinking about 18 months ago after a period of secret use, with ongoing participation in recovery supports such as Alcoholics Anonymous.[3][4][5]
Key details you might find helpful:
- He disclosed the struggle in The Times, saying he had been drinking secretly after previously insisting he had quit.[3]
- He described reaching a “desperate state” and seeking help, entering a recovery program and now attending AA meetings.[2][5]
- He credits his family’s concern and support, and notes that sobriety has been the best thing for him, allowing him to continue creating new work.[4][6]
Recent context from multiple outlets confirms the same core points, including his openness about relapse being hidden for years and his commitment to ongoing sobriety.[1][4][3]
If you’d like, I can summarize the timeline or pull quotes from the coverage to illustrate how his public narrative has evolved.