BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town (2018)

7.0/10 140 min Music Drama Comedy

Overview

John Wilson and the London Symphony Orchestra present the hit Broadway musical On the Town live from the Royal Albert Hall. With classic numbers such as New York, New York and l Can Cook Too and a star-studded line-up of singers including Nathaniel Hackmann and Louise Dearman, this concert performance launches a packed bank holiday weekend of Proms tributes to the late composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, who would have been 100 years old on 25 August 2018. Katie Derham presents, with special guest Clarke Peters.

Cast

Celinde Schoenmaker

Claire de Loone

Fra Fee

Chip

Siena Kelly

Ivy Smith

Casey Al-Shaqsy

Diana Dream / Dolores Dolores / Solo Girl (Diamond Eddie’s)

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