Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice have fallen out over a new Sherlock Holmes musical, reviving questions about one of theatre’s most celebrated partnerships
Six songs Lloyd Webber wrote for the Birmingham production have been removed ahead of its London run
Rice says the composer chose to step away for larger projects, while Lloyd Webber reportedly objected to surrendering rights without approval or payment
The disagreement follows Lloyd Webber’s decision to stop drinking, which friends say has brought greater focus
Despite the row, sources insist the long-standing collaborators remain genuine friends.