How do you solve a problem like Maria - And the Winner Is!!!

[@medievalist]

I love how gracious Helena is in this clip. I'm delighted they have both gone on to have musical careers.

[@mollybrown1527]

This show has been literally in the back of my memory for YEARS

[@CR0553Y]

Me too. And I coul never find it lol. Until now

[@bufb]

I am American and have enjoyed watching this show on BBC America the last few months.

[@eliciaroxs]

I love Connie she is a true inspiration, just fabulous U.K. is their Maria, just fabulous, i'm speechless!!! Connie has achieved so much, that has become a u.k. megastar!!!

[@applegrassdude]

I still get all teary watching this clip...I'm now not seeing the Sound of Music till August, we would have seen it on Friday but Connie was off all this week, so my mum decided she wanted to rebook. We went to see Evita so we still got to go to London in half term! ANYWAY...the Sound of Music title song that she sings at the end here is almost my favourite musical theatre song EVER, and Connie sings it so beautifully..definitely the right choice, even though I'm still waiting to see it

[@Guitarwizard55]

Next to Julie Andrews Connie is the best I have ever heard.

[@EmilyCheetham]

Guitarwizard55 totally agree

[@StellaB1991]

I will stand by Conie no matter what, I think she was perfect for the part, she put so much energy into everything and actually looks like she's enjoying herself all the time, because she's entertaining. That I love about her. Aoife was good, and perhaps she does do brilliantly on the West End, I don't know, but I know Connie will always be Maria for me. Last of all, LUCKY YOU! You got to see it TWICE! xxStellaxx

[@59jrk]

What a true professional, Connie you go girl

[@Kirstiej104]

Wow, I didn't see this serie (because it hasn't been on TV in Holland), but this Connie is very good! I tought she was playbacking on Julie Andrews, but then I realised she sung it herself! In holland we've got a show like this one, it's actually based on this. It's called 'Op zoek naar Evita' (which means 'Looking for Evita') and it's a show to choose a new Eva Perón in the musical Evita.

[@Sgtangel26]

First time the show gains popularity, wait a few years, then re-air it to gain more money. How great is the television world

[@hayley8715]

I loved this when it was being shown originally ❤ Anyone know where these women are today?

[@simplystreeptacular]

Helena is an amazing performer in her own right and we will surely see more of her, but Connie *is* the Maria of a new West End, and that's as it should be.

[@jonathantiernan6816]

Who Have You Decided As Your Maria Von Trapp In Andrew Lloyd Webber And David Ian’s 2006 West End Production Of The Sound Of Music

[@UltimateJoolsFan]

wow, i've been youtubing some of the stuff and there was so much talent! Connie is brilliant congratulations! I share the same dream as her, have been watching SOM since I was a baby in my grandparents house. I am so glad for her and that she got her dream!!

[@TAPIRTHEBEST]

I saw Connie at the Bristol Hippodrome on my birthday BEST PRESENT EVER!!!

[@jonathantiernan6816]

Who Have You Decided To Be Maria Von Trapp In Andrew Lloyd Webber And David Ian’s 2006 West End Production Of The Sound Of Music

[@todayonmtt]

There can only one Maria - Julie Andrews.

[@gingerelanor]

I loved Connie, and I'm thrilled that she's won. I liked Helena a lot too, but I think Connie was more suited to this part. I'd like to see Helena in Chicago or Cabaret, or something where she can be all glam and glitzy.

[@leemeadisthebest]

I wish they had put the judges and ALW on the spot like this in the ADWD final! They would have all said Lee! It makes it mor dramatic! Love Connie and so glad she won!! xx

[@steffiparsons]

Helena should enter a guerning competition - she'd win hands down!

[@espritnoir88]

Not the 'Maria' I wanted to win, but Connie is SO TALENTED! totally deserving of being the winner!

[@sarmadasco]

@Mitashade She is not dead. Indeed, she works more now, in her 70's, than she did when she was younger. I feel for her in that some doctors botched a surgery that left her without her amazing vocal range, but she has survived and has, obviously, moved on. Indeed, she was great as Von Trapp, Poppins, Lawrence, etc....and equally amazing as Victor/Victoria...but she is still with us, so do not miss her as she is always around, doing some work or another. Cheers!

[@pokemonumbreon1]

she was in cardiff in the sound of music as Maria only a few weeks ago so she is still going strong in 2011

[@TsWade2]

I’m so jealous that we people of North Americans never get our own version oh How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria. We got Grease: You’re the One That I Want, but it receive low ratings. Hypocrites!

[@singtweetypie]

We had 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria' in Canada in 2008. It was excellent!

[@SenoritaTorres1]

Connie was the obvious winner from like, Week One

[@TsWade2]

I hope we get the Broadway version of How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?

[@jonathantiernan6816]

The Winning Maria Von Trapp To Star In Andrew Lloyd Webber And David Ian’s 2006 West End Production Of The Sound Of Music Is Connie Fisher

[@StellaB1991]

OK, first of all YES THANK GOD CONNIE WON!!!!!! I loved Connie so much, I thought she was just fabulous, and when I went to see the Sound of Music on the West End, I can honestly say no one else could do what she does. She is PHENOMINAL!!! Does anyone have the second performance of Shout and Woman in Love, that they did on this show? I can't find it!! xxStellaxx

[@galinda05]

she's amazing!!!

[@Knockerz89]

I am so happy Connie won! What is wrong with all you people shes a fabulous actress, sings her arse off and has charmisma, i agree with wmzegan, what show where you watchin people!? Helena sounds so strained and dont even get me started on Siobhan

[@عائلةنونو-ظ1ن]

It is easy to find someone with a good voice but an actress it is much difficult

[@teawithauntie]

Ohhhh I have faith in the British public again! It would have been a travesty for any other girl to win (especially Siobhan, who frankly wasn't even the prettiest in the competition let alone the most talented). Hurrah for Connie, she absolutely deserves it.

[@StellaB1991]

You're probably right, sometimes shows like this aren't the best thing for some people, and I hope to hear of the others, I haven't followed them since they left the show, what have they done since? xxStellaxx

[@eml_x4349]

Omg remember these shows? 😩😂

[@HappyMornings]

Connie is the best one i think! she kinda looks like julie andrews to omg iam so happy for her ♥Joe

[@Mitashade]

lol that would be Julie Andrews... *sighs*... I miss Julie Andrews: she was amazing.

[@jonathantiernan6816]

Who Is Your Maria Von Trapp?

[@nieson0727]

Very happy about the result, I've been wanting to go see the show for ages! But there are only a few months left... I thought it was a bit silly to ask the judges who their favourite was; even though the public seemed to favour Connie, what IF Helena had won? Wouldn't it be awkward for her to take on the role knowing Andrew had preferred Connie?

[@sarmadasco]

Yes, Connie has talent, but she also had help in that she has the same sort of face as Julie Andrews and hair cut is similar and that s how people picture Maria. I think, Helena, who I feel had a finer voice, the fact that she was dark haired and such, worked against her. Though for me, she's prettier than Connie. Sometimes molds must be broken. Andrews will always be Maria, but a change of image is always good and Andrews would agree ie from Mary Poppins to drag queen in Victor/Victoria.

[@deborahknights295]

Does sound like Julie Andre's bit think why she got part

[@StellaB1991]

Have you seen both? Because I went to see Connie on the London Palladium, and she was absoultely AMAZING! Aoife may be good, but hwo do you know Connie isn't better? Besides, there was a reason Aoife was voted out. xxStellaxx

[@lowkeyobsessedngl]

wait, was that barrowman!?

[@nataliam007]

i know that sibhon is going to be a pink lady aling side the winners of greae is the word and one of them is staring in chicago

[@aaronebling]

ive seen it three weeks ago its brillient i dont think the should have the lady from hollyoaks take her place she sounds rubbish. I wasnt that fond on connies acting but shes a great singer.

[@prozack1312]

I never watched this show (I live in the US), but why did they call it Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical?

[@Elisheva009]

He was the producer.

[@Sgtangel26]

Its like half way through the competition on BBC america, i just watched this to cheat

[@Isarru69069]

Is she still doing Maria? And she only won cause she looks like julie andrews

[@jaygraham9307]

Jacob Hopes she looks fuck all like Julie Andrews

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Jay Graham fucking rude :)

[@sillysongification]

i like connie even though she pulled a totally ridiculos face when she won

[@beckiangel2010]

i knw everyone will probably diasagree but it annoyed me a bit that connie seemed 2 knw she'd won...like she knew she was good and had it in the bag.

[@CollabLuvIn]

Well in joseph one craig came my city then person who got 2nd place Unless winner comes my city i ain't bothered who wins

[@aguilonmontenegro]

yeah,lmao.

[@JulieAndrewsLover1]

i liked connie better.

[@paigestewart6846]

whooo

[@choderman]

Not impressed with her!

[@netkongen]

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