Le monde des musicals

Sound of Musicals (The) (2013-11-Channel4)

Type de série: Télévision
Théâtre: *** TV (*** - ***)
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Première Preview : mardi 12 novembre 2013
Première : mardi 12 novembre 2013
Dernière : mardi 12 novembre 2013
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Commentaires : Episode 2: This episode follows producers at both ends of the spectrum as they try to do what it takes to create their own sell-out shows
Episode 4: The final episode focusses on the challenge of keeping audiences coming year after year, once the glitz and glamour of opening night have been and gone
Commentaires longs: The Sound Of Musicals, Episode 1 - 11/12/1
London's musical theatreland is booming. With millions to be made at the box office, competition is cut-throat and everyone from producers to performers is searching for that coveted spot in the West End. With unprecedented access to a season in the West End, this series goes behind the scenes to witness every aspect of the business of musicals. In the battle between legendary producers and optimistic novices to get their shows on the stage, all have a story to tell about the lure of the bright lights. The first episode of the series goes behind the scenes of the West End and reveals how to bring a classic tale to life on stage, with exclusive access to Academy Award winner Sam Mendes' re-imagining of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 1 hour. A

The Sound Of Musicals, Episode 2 - 11/19/13
This episode follows producers at both ends of the spectrum as they try to do all that it takes to create their own sell-out shows. Super-producer Cameron Mackintosh is staging the latest revival of circus spectacular musical Barnum, while first-time producer Amy Anzel is trying to raise funds and find the cast for her fledgling production of Happy Days: A New Musical. There is no magic formula to create the perfect musical, although star names help, and Amy thinks she's got one when Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood agrees to be her director. Also hoping to carve a niche for himself in a hit show is 21-year-old performer Dickie Wood. He's fresh from stage school and has landed his first job in Mamma Mia!, the worldwide hit musical in its 15th year. Dickie has a lot to learn in just five weeks before his West End debut; not just the steps and the notes but the haircut, the convincing Greek tan and the sparkling smile. With time, money and reputation at stake, Cameron, Amy and Dickie have their work cut out. And in the West End the drama's not just on the stage. 1 hour. A

The Sound Of Musicals, Episode 3 - 11/26/13
This episode puts casting in the spotlight. In the last 10 years, reality TV shows have changed the landscape of the West End and demand for recognizable faces is huge. Casualty and Strictly Come Dancing star Tom Chambers has been pulling in the crowds at Top Hat but is coming to the end of his contract. Producer Kenny Wax is looking for a classic 'triple threat': a performer who can act, sing and dance, to fill Tom's tap shoes, but they aren't easy to find. Kenny has to go to Broadway to find his leads Gavin Lee and Kristen Beth Williams. They only have six weeks to learn the complicated choreography and iconic songs before Kenny relaunches the show at a glittering press night. Across town, producer David Ian hopes his new show The Bodyguard will pull in the crowds. A few months after the death of Whitney Houston, the West End is watching to see if he can find a star capable of singing the Whitney Houston songbook. Can Grammy and Tony award winning star Heather Headley take the strain? She describes the role as running a marathon every night, for a year. After losing Craig Revel Horwood, novice producer Amy Anzel has found a new director and is now searching for a well-known name to pull in the crowds as the Fonz in Happy Days: A New Musical. Amy's now personally liable for theatre costs running to hundreds of thousands of pounds, so the pressure to find the right leading man is greater than ever. Back at Top Hat, Kenny's press night has finally arrived, but hours before the show a phone call from his leading man threatens everything. 1 hour. A

The Sound Of Musicals, Episode 4 - 12/3/13
The final episode focuses on the challenge of keeping audiences coming year after year, once the glitz and glamour of opening night have been and gone. Running costs on even a medium sized show can be more than a quarter of a million each week and a near-constant stream of audiences is required to fuel the machine. Key to keeping these shows fresh are the performers who replace existing cast at the end of their contracts. Andrew Derbyshire is hoping to land a year-long contract in Thriller Live. Ten years ago, fresh out of college, Andrew had lead roles in Joseph and We Will Rock You, but in recent years he's been doing regional tours and is desperate to get back into the West End. He has just three weeks to impress the producers. Across town, Top Hat is in its second year in the West End and must keep pulling in the crowds if it's to stay there. There's good news as it scoops seven nominations for the Olivier awards. The team have also been asked to perform on the live awards show to an audience of millions, a unique opportunity to boost ticket sales. Back at Thriller, auditions are underway to find a new batch of performers to play the role of the young Michael Jackson in the show. These boys are so hard to find that they also run a Michael Jackson Academy, where young hopefuls learn singing, dancing and moonwalking. Thirteen-year-old Kierran auditions and is good enough to go straight into the show, but can he overcome his shyness? Will Andrew make the grade and join Thriller? And there's good news and bad news for Top Hat. 1 hour. A