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Richard Rodgers: Something Wonderful

03/09/2025
103 min
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For our grand finale, join us for an enchanting celebration of Richard Rodgers, hailed as one of the greatest popular melodists of all time. Writer and broadcaster Edward Seckerson teams up with Radio 3’s Petroc Trelawny to explore Rodgers’ iconic collaborations with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II and to recount  the story of Julie Andrews’ tribute album to the legendary composer. Under the musical direction of Jason Carr, Olivier nominees Julian Ovenden (South Pacific, My Favourite Things) and Laura Pitt-Pulford (Standing at the Sky’s Edge) bring Rodgers’ timeless music to life in an evening of words, stories, and unforgettable melodies.

An event from Jewish Book Week 2025

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Jason Carr

Jason studied composition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. After winning the 1988 Vivian Ellis Prize, Jason was invited by Peter Hall to compose the musical Born Again (Chichester Festival Theatre starring Mandy Patinkin and José Ferrer). As Associate Composer at Chichester 2003-5, Jason wrote music and lyrics for several new musicals; The […]
Laura Pitt-Pulford

Laura Pitt-Pulford was nominated for the 2016 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Milly in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park. She recently starred opposite Michael Ball as Rose in Aspects of Love (Lyric Theatre), and has played leading roles in numerous plays and […]
Petroc Trelawny

Petroc Trelawny is one of the best known voices in classical music. He presents the Breakfast programme each weekday morning on BBC Radio 3. He is a regular contributor to BBC News’ long running radio series From Our Own Correspondent and its new sibling, From Our Home Correspondent. Image © Rii Schroer
Edward Seckerson

Formerly Chief Classical Music and Opera critic of The Independent newspaper, writer, broadcaster, podcaster, and musical theatre aficionado; Edward Seckerson wrote and presented the BBC Radio 3 series Stage & Screen, in which he interviewed many prominent writers and stars of musical theatre. He produces podcasts of interviews with musical and theatrical artists and appears on the […]

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Richard Rodgers: Something Wonderful

03/09/2025
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103 min

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Jason Carr

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Jason studied composition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. After winning the 1988 Vivian Ellis Prize, Jason was invited by Peter Hall...

Laura Pitt-Pulford

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Laura Pitt-Pulford was nominated for the 2016 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Milly in Seven Brides for...

Petroc Trelawny

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Petroc Trelawny is one of the best known voices in classical music. He presents the Breakfast programme each weekday morning on BBC Radio 3....

Edward Seckerson

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Formerly Chief Classical Music and Opera critic of The Independent newspaper, writer, broadcaster, podcaster, and musical theatre aficionado; Edward Seckerson wrote and presented the...