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Sound of Musicals with Neil Brand

Musical theatre is a global phenomenon, drawing millions of fans every year to sell-out shows in the West End, on Broadway, and in cities across the world. And for writer and composer Neil Brand, the best musicals can stand shoulder to shoulder with any other art form.

In a new three-part series, Neil explores how the musical evolved over the last 100 years. He'll hear the inside story from leading composers and talent, past and present; and throughout the series, Neil will collaborate with top performers to recreate classic songs, looking in detail at how they work musically and lyrically to captivate the audience.

These much-loved numbers include Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' from Oklahoma!, Send In The Clowns from A Little Night Music, Don't Cry For Me Argentina from Evita, and Empty Chairs At Empty Tables from Les Misérables.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom BBC Four (2017 - 2017)
Schedule: Fridays at 21:00 (60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: Music
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes

Official site: www.bbc.co.uk

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Previous Episode

Seasons of Love

Episode 1x03; Jan 27, 2017

In episode three Neil looks at the rise of the all-conquering contemporary blockbuster, from Evita to Les Misérables and The Lion King. And he sees how these mega-musicals have met with unexpected competition from quirky hits like The Rocky Horror Sh

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x03: Seasons of LoveJan 27, 2017
1x02: Something's ComingJan 20, 2017
1x01: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'Jan 13, 2017
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