BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town

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.

Directed by Bridget Caldwell

Top cast

N

Nathaniel Hackmann

Gabey

L

Louise Dearman

Hildy

N

Nadim Naaman

Ozzie

Celinde Schoenmaker

Claire de Loone

B

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)

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Nadia Johnson

Lucy Schmeeler

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Shem Hamilton

Rajah Bimmy

Details