description Over the Rainbow (UK) Overview
Over the Rainbow was a British television talent competition broadcast on BBC One in 2010. Presented by Graham Norton, it followed Andrew Lloyd Webber and a judging panel as they searched for a performer to play Dorothy in a new West End production of The Wizard of Oz. The format combined auditions, studio performances, judge feedback, and viewer voting to select the musical-theatre lead.
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What was Over the Rainbow on BBC One about?
Over the Rainbow was a 2010 BBC One talent competition searching for a performer to play Dorothy. The prize was a role in a new West End production of The Wizard of Oz.
Who presented Over the Rainbow?
Graham Norton presented the British television competition. Andrew Lloyd Webber and a judging panel helped assess the performers.
What role were contestants competing for?
Contestants competed to play Dorothy in a West End production of The Wizard of Oz. The format therefore focused on musical-theatre performance rather than a general singing contract.
How was Over the Rainbow connected to Andrew Lloyd Webber?
Andrew Lloyd Webber was involved in the search for the lead performer. The programme used the television competition to cast Dorothy for a stage production.
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