BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town

Bridget Caldwell
2018-08-25


7
140 min

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

Name Character Team
Nathaniel Hackmann Gabey Unowned
Louise Dearman Hildy Unowned
Nadim Naaman Ozzie Unowned
Celinde Schoenmaker Claire de Loone Unowned
Barnaby Rea Judge Pitkin / First Workman / Miss Turnstiles Announcer Unowned
Fra Fee Chip Unowned
Siena Kelly Ivy Smith Unowned
Claire Moore Madame Dilly Unowned
Casey Al-Shaqsy Diana Dream / Dolores Dolores / Solo Girl (Diamond Eddie’s) Unowned
Nadia Johnson Lucy Schmeeler Unowned
Shem Hamilton Rajah Bimmy Unowned