Lin-Manuel Miranda and Andrew Lloyd Webber in piano play off amid theatre closures

Musical theatre superstars Lin-Manuel Miranda and Andrew Lloyd Webber got themselves into a piano play off this week.

With theatres across the world closed, the pair have been sharing back and forth performances on Twitter.

It all started when Lloyd Webber began posting performances of himself at his piano while self-isolating.

Sharing a video playing The Phantom of the Opera’s ‘All I Ask Of You’, Lloyd Webber wrote: “I didn’t think I’d ever get such a response to this little tryout! Here I am in my own self-isolation. The song that came out on top was ‘All I Ask Of You’ – ALW”

I didn’t think I’d ever get such a response to this little tryout! Here I am in my own self-isolation. The song that came out on top was ‘All I Ask Of You’ – ALW pic.twitter.com/NCSujNwBPd

— Andrew Lloyd Webber (@OfficialALW) March 19, 2020

Miranda responded: “It’s almost your birthday and you give US gifts. Thanks maestro. (and happy early birthday from NY)”

To which Lloyd Webber replied: “Thanks mega maestro @Lin_Manuel, now it’s your turn. Let’s have a play off?! – ALW”

Miranda took up the challenge, saying: “PLAYOFF ACCEPTED! Here’s “Everything’s Alright” from Jesus Christ Superstar. Your move, @OfficialALW, aka A-L Dubs.”

PLAYOFF ACCEPTED!
Here’s “Everything’s Alright” from Jesus Christ Superstar.
Your move, @OfficialALW,
aka A-L Dubs.
(And of course, imagine a red bucket on this piano labeled https://t.co/d5YxoarPgB) https://t.co/ijOty38ymF pic.twitter.com/MTyCPMvqI2

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) March 20, 2020

He also challenged Lloyd Webber to play a cover of Hamilton song You’ll Be Back.

Alongside his performance, Miranda invited donations to Broadway Cares’ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.