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Over the Rainbow was a 2010 BBC One television talent competition created to cast Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage production of The Wizard of Oz. Contestants performed songs and faced weekly public votes, while a judging panel assessed their suitability for musical theater. Danielle Hope won the series and subsequently played Dorothy at the London Palladium, with Sophie Evans selected as the alternate Dorothy.
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What was Over the Rainbow on BBC One looking for?
Over the Rainbow was a 2010 BBC One talent competition searching for an actress to play Dorothy Gale. The winner would take the role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage production of The Wizard of Oz.
Who won Over the Rainbow in 2010?
Danielle Hope won the competition and went on to play Dorothy in the West End production of The Wizard of Oz. The BBC series aired from 26 March to 22 May 2010.
How did contestants compete on Over the Rainbow?
Contestants performed songs and musical-theater numbers before a judging panel and the television audience. Weekly public votes helped determine which performers stayed in the competition.
Was Over the Rainbow connected to the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz?
It was connected to the stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz rather than being a remake of the 1939 MGM film. Andrew Lloyd Webber's production used L. Frank Baum's Oz story and sought a new performer for Dorothy.
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