The Royal Exchange Theatre, The Hallé Orchestra and The Lowry will combine their artistic forces to present Leonard Bernstein’s classic musical comedy, Wonderful Town with a cast led by the winner of the BBC’s How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? Connie Fisher.

The production, which will play the Lowry from 31 March to 14 April 2012, has Royal Exchange artistic director Braham Murray at the helm, with Bernstein’s musical score will be performed by The Hallé Orchestra, conducted by their musical director, Mark Elder.