How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria
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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? is an English reality television talent show that documented the search for an undiscovered musical theatre performer to play the role of Maria von Trapp in the 2006 Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian stage production of The Sound of Music.
The series was devised by executive producer Gigi Eligoloff, and was announced by the BBC in April 2006. BBC One broadcast the programme, which was hosted by Graham Norton, on Saturday evenings from 29 July through 16 September 2006.
The title derives from the refrain of "Maria", a song from the first act of The Sound of Music.
The series was devised by executive producer Gigi Eligoloff, and was announced by the BBC in April 2006. BBC One broadcast the programme, which was hosted by Graham Norton, on Saturday evenings from 29 July through 16 September 2006.
The title derives from the refrain of "Maria", a song from the first act of The Sound of Music.
Where to Watch Specials
2 Episodes
- When Joseph Met MariaE2
When Joseph Met MariaGraham Norton presents a musical spectacular teaming the stars of the BBC's West End talent searches. In 2006, Andrew Lloyd Webber set out to solve a problem like Maria, in a bid to find a leading lady for his revival of The Sound of Music; earlier this year, he went looking for a young man deserving of Joseph's Technicolor Dreamcoat. Connie Fisher and Lee Mead were the stars he found - or rather made - and now, the pair come together in this entertainment extravaganza. Connie and Lee will be joined by contestants from How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? and Any Dream Will Do, as well as Denise Van Outen (currently appearing in Rent and a one-time judge of the Josephs) and John Barrowman (who has recently released his own album and was a judge on both shows). As well as the performances, the show goes behind the scenes to see what each of the stars has been getting up to since they won.