Is How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? coming back?

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? ended on July 28, 2008, on CBC. The show was a competition series that aired in 2008, featuring a series of episodes where contestants competed for the role of Maria von Trapp in a stage production of The Sound of Music. The series focused on the process of selecting the ideal actress through elimination rounds, with judges overseeing the competition. It was part of a broader effort by producers Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian to bring the musical to Toronto with Mirvish Productions, following their successful staging in London in 2006.

The program was a reality competition that showcased ten hopeful stage actresses vying for the coveted role of Maria. The contestants performed various challenges, and the show documented their journey from auditions to the final selection. The series aimed to find a talented performer capable of embodying the iconic character in the upcoming Toronto production. It provided viewers with an inside look at the audition process and the dynamics of live performance selection.

The cast included Gavin Crawford as the host, alongside judges John Barrowman, Simon Lee, and Elaine Overholt. Andrew Lloyd Webber also appeared as himself.