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Back To The Future

Episode 8 of 8

Star of 'Love Never Dies', actor Ramin Karimloo looks at the juke-box musical, including 'Mamma Mia!' and 'We Will Rock You'.

Another chance to hear the landmark documentary series celebrating the most popular and successful form of theatrical entertainment in the world: The Musical.

Programme Eight: Back To The Future
In the final programme, actor Ramin Karimloo - who played the titular role in 鈥楾he Phantom of The Opera鈥� sequel 'Love Never Dies' - asks what's next for Broadway and the world of musical theatre.
The programme also considers the impact on the stage musical of TV talent shows like 'I'd Do Anything' and 'How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria', and also explores the trend of the 'juke-box' show.
Contributors include producer of 鈥楳amma Mia!鈥�, Judy Craymer, Queen guitarist Brian May, theatrical producer David Ian, and founding members of ABBA Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus.
The programme features additional interviews with Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber, plus actors Ruthie Henshall, Julia McKenzie, Patti LuPone and Elaine Stritch.
We also hear from actor-director Maria Friedman, writer Richard Stilgoe, lyricist Tim Rice, actor Glenn Carter, TV producer Martin Scott, and actor Liz Robertson.
This week's case studies include 'Mamma Mia!' 'The Jersey Boys' and 'We Will Rock You'.
Written by Brian Sibley and produced by Malcolm Prince.
First broadcast in 2010.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 22 Mar 2021 03:00
麻豆约拍 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Anne Jeffreys, Gogi Grant & Howard Keel

    Another Op'nin', Another Show

    • Kiss Me, Kate.
    • Sepia.
    • SEPIA-1151.

  • Elisabeth Welch

    Shaking The Blues Away

    • Elisabeth Welch Sings The Irving Berlin Songbook.
    • Verve.
    • 8354-912.

  • 2003 London Cast Recording

    Friendship

    • Anything Goes.
    • First Night.
    • CASTCD-90.

  • 2003 London Cast Recording

    There's No Cure Like Travel

    • Anything Goes.
    • First Night.
    • CASTCD-90.

  • PETERS, CLARKE & LONDON CAST

    FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE

    • FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE - LONDON CAST RECORD.
    • FIRST NIGHT RECORDS.
    • CAST CD-23.

  • Siobh谩n McCarthy

    The Winner Takes It All

    • Mamma Mia!.
    • Polydor.
    • 986-6307.

  • Original Cast Recording

    Money Money Money

    • Mamma Mia!.
    • Polydor.
    • 986-6307.

  • Original Cast Recording

    Take A Chance On Me

    • Mamma Mia!.
    • Polydor.
    • 986-6307.

  • Original Cast Recording

    I Have A Dream

    • Mamma Mia!.
    • Polydor.
    • 986-6307.

  • The London Cast Recording

    We Will Rock You

    • We Will Rock You.
    • Parlophone.
    • 7243-58493825.

  • The Four Seasons

    BEGGIN'

    • JERSEY BOYS.
    • RHINO.
    • R2-73271.

  • Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, Frankie Castellucio, J. Robert Spencer & John Lloyd Young

    Sherry

    • Jersey Boys - Original Broadway Cast Recording.
    • RHINO.
    • R2-73271.

  • Broadway Cast Of Jersey Boys

    Can't Take My Eyes Off You

    • Jersey Boys.
    • Rhino.
    • IMS-2005.

  • London Palladium Cast Recording

    Laendler

    • The Sound of Music 40th Anniversary Special Editor.
    • Song/BMG.
    • 828766-68272.

  • Sara Ramirez

    DIVA'S LAMENT

    • SPAMALOT ORIGNAL BROADWAY CAST.
    • DECCA.
    • 9880-253.

  • ANDREWS, JULIE & CHILDREN

    DO RE MI

    • THE SOUND OF MUSIC 35TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION.
    • RCA.
    • 07863-679722.

  • Jason Donovan

    ANY DREAM WILL DO

    • JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT.
    • REALLY USEFUL RECORDS.
    • 511-1302.

  • 2009 London Cast

    IT'S A FINE LIFE

    • OLIVER! 2009 London Cast.
    • First Night.
    • cast cd-105.

  • Nathan Lane & Roger Bart

    Invocation And Instructions To THe Audience

    • The Frogs.
    • P.S. Classics.
    • 0-0.

  • 1995 Original New York Cast Recording

    Overture

    • Call Me Madam.
    • DRG.
    • 947-61.

  • JACKMAN, HUGH & ISOBEL KEATING

    QUIET PLEASE, THERE'S A LADY ON THE STAGE

    • THE BOY FROM OZ ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING.
    • DECCA BROADWAY.
    • B00001578-02.

  • THE CAST OF THE NEW YORK PRODUCTION

    THERES NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW B

    • ANNIE GET YOUR GUN.
    • BRUNSWICK.
    • LAT-8002.

Credit

Producer Malcolm Prince

Broadcasts

  • Mon 25 Oct 2010 22:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 2
  • Tue 16 Dec 2014 23:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 2
  • Mon 22 Mar 2021 03:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 2