Something's Coming
Neil explores how a new generation of composers transformed musical theatre by embracing more gritty, challenging subjects, from West Side Story to Oliver!
Neil Brand explores how a new generation of composers transformed musical theatre by embracing more gritty, challenging subjects, from the mean streets of 1950s New York in West Side Story, to the Dickensian London of British blockbuster Oliver!. Neil learns the stories behind Broadway hits Fiddler on the Roof and A Chorus Line, and celebrates the groundbreaking work of Stephen Sondheim. And Neil takes us step by step through the secrets of some classic numbers with the help of star performers Robert Lindsay and Frances Ruffelle.
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If I Were a Rich Man
Duration: 01:44
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Reviewing the Situation
Duration: 01:38
Music Played
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Members of the Cast
One (Slowfox)
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Max Goberman's Orchestra
Overture/Prologue
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Soundtrack/Cast Album
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
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Leonard Bernstein
America
Performer: Betty Wand. Performer: George Chakiris.![]()
Johnny Green, Tucker Smith and The Jets
Cool (Tucker Smith, Jets)
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Leonard Bernstein
America
Performer: Betty Wand. Performer: George Chakiris.![]()
Members of the Cast
Dance At The Gym
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Russ Conway
Fings Ain't What They Used To Be
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Russ Conway
Fings Ain't What They Used To Be
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Martin Horsey, Keith Hampshire & Marcus Dods
Consider Yourself
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Milton Greene
To Life
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Adon Olam
Fiddler On The Roof
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Liza Minnelli & Joel Grey
Money Money
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Ronnie Dyson
Aquarius (from Hair)
From Hair
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Stephen Sondheim & Jule Styne
Overture to Gypsy
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Company
I Hope I Get It
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A Chorus Line Ensemble, Don Pippin
Montage Part 1: Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love (Album Version)
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Company
One (Reprise)/Finale
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Claude‐Michel Schönberg
Work Song
From Les Miserables
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Chita Rivera, Marilyn Cooper
America
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Neil Brand |
| Interviewed Guest | Robert Lindsay |
| Interviewed Guest | Frances Ruffelle |
| Executive Producer | John Das |
| Producer | Richard Sharman |
| Director | Richard Sharman |
Broadcasts
- Fri 20 Jan 201721:00
- Sat 21 Jan 201701:00
- Mon 23 Jan 201701:00
- Wed 27 Dec 201719:00
- Mon 15 Jul 201900:20
- Fri 24 Jan 202020:00
- Sat 25 Jan 202002:25
- Fri 29 Jan 202119:00
- Sat 30 Jan 202102:25
- Thu 9 Dec 202120:00
- Fri 10 Dec 202101:30
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