BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town
Synopsis
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.
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"Lucky to be me" - from BBC Proms 2018 Bernstein On the Town
Type: Clip • Published 2019-12-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nathaniel Hackmann
Gabey
Louise Dearman
Hildy
Nadim Naaman
Ozzie
Celinde Schoenmaker
Claire de Loone
Barnaby Rea
Judge Pitkin / First Workman / Miss Turnstiles Announcer
Fra Fee
Chip
Siena Kelly
Ivy Smith
Claire Moore
Madame Dilly
Casey Al-Shaqsy
Diana Dream / Dolores Dolores / Solo Girl (Diamond Eddie’s)
Nadia Johnson
Lucy Schmeeler
Shem Hamilton
Rajah Bimmy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bridget Caldwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty Comden, Adolph Green
- Original Score
- Leonard Bernstein
- Original Title
- BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bridget Caldwell
Betty Comden, Adolph Green
Leonard Bernstein
Dawn Payne
Department Leadership Roster
Bridget Caldwell
Director
Dawn Payne
Producer
Leonard Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Betty Comden
Writer
Adolph Green
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town
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What is BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town about?
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.
Who directed BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town?
BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town was directed by Bridget Caldwell.
Who stars in BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town?
The principal cast of BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town includes Nathaniel Hackmann, Louise Dearman, Nadim Naaman, Celinde Schoenmaker, Barnaby Rea.
When was BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town released and how long is it?
BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town was composed by Leonard Bernstein.