Goodspeed Musicals to Honor Andrew Lloyd Webber at Gala

The EGOT-winning composer will receive the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Goodspeed Musicals will honor renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber at its 2026 Gala & Auction on May 30 in New Haven, Connecticut. Lloyd Webber, known for composing the scores of some of the world's most famous musicals, will receive the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre.

Why it matters

Lloyd Webber is one of the most influential figures in musical theater, with shows that have run continuously in London's West End for 50 years and on Broadway for 43 uninterrupted years. Honoring him at Goodspeed's gala highlights the organization's commitment to celebrating the art form and its most impactful creators.

The details

The gala will take place at the New Haven Lawn Club, and tables and tickets can be purchased by contacting Goodspeed. VIP tickets are now available, with standard tickets going on sale on March 13. The event benefits Goodspeed's development and support of new musicals and reimagining of the classics.

  • The Goodspeed Musicals Gala & Auction will be held on May 30, 2026.
  • VIP tickets for the event are now available.
  • Standard tickets will go on sale on March 13, 2026.

The players

Andrew Lloyd Webber

An EGOT-winning composer known for composing the scores of some of the world's most famous musicals, including "Cats," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "School of Rock."

Goodspeed Musicals

A theater organization that develops and supports new musicals and reimagines the classics, and is hosting the gala where Lloyd Webber will be honored.

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What they’re saying

“I am thrilled to be honored by Goodspeed Musicals, particularly as Goodspeed presented my favorite musical, By Jeeves. I have long admired the work at the Opera House and am delighted to be part of this occasion.”

— Andrew Lloyd Webber (theday.com)

What’s next

Tables and tickets for the Gala & Auction may be purchased by contacting Frank Stilwagner at fstilwagner@goodspeed.org or (860) 615-0367 or online at goodspeed.org/gala.

The takeaway

Honoring Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most influential composers in musical theater history, at Goodspeed's gala underscores the organization's commitment to celebrating the art form and its most impactful creators.