BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town

The story

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

N Nathaniel HackmannGabey L Louise DearmanHildy N Nadim NaamanOzzie C Celinde SchoenmakerClaire de Loone B Barnaby ReaJudge Pitkin / First Workman / Miss Turnstiles Announcer F Fra FeeChip S Siena KellyIvy Smith C Claire MooreMadame Dilly C Casey Al-ShaqsyDiana Dream / Dolores Dolores / Solo Girl (Diamond Eddie’s) N Nadia JohnsonLucy Schmeeler S Shem HamiltonRajah Bimmy