The Sound of Music 1959 - Articles Page 24

Opened: November 16, 1959

The Sound of Music - 1959 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Based on The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp

Based on an inspiring true story, “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” is one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musicals. Set in Austria on the brink of WWII, Maria a postulant, proves too high-spirited for the religious life and is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain.

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The Sound of Music - 1959 - Broadway Articles Page 24

Mirvish Season incl. 'Sound of Music, 'Spring Awakening, 'A Chorus Line'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2008


David Mirvish is delighted to present a total of eight shows in the new 2008/2009 Mirvish Theatre Season. Six of the shows - five acclaimed musicals and one classic drama - will be available in a subscripton package. Two bonus shows, both musicals, round out the season.

'Sound of Music' Premieres in Toronto 08; TV Casts Maria
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2007


Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian's smash-hit new London production of The Sound of Music will make its North American premiere beginning September 2008 at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto. Role of 'Maria' to be cast by Canadian TV public audiences.

Simon Burke to Join Fisher in London 'The Sound of Music'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2007


Simon Burke will star as 'Captain Von Trapp' in The Sound of Music at the London Palladium from 24 September, joining Connie Fisher, who stars as 'Maria' for six performances a week, with Aoife Mulholland playing the role on Monday evenings and Wednesday matinees

TV On The Spot Video Exclusive: B'way By The Year (1959)
by Craig Brockman - May 3, 2007


Broadway By The Year, an extremely popular series of concerts held at The Town Hall, tackled the year 1959 on April 30th. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all the fun as several Broadway performers took to the stage to sing songs from The Sound of Music, Gypsy, Fiorello!, Take Me Along, Once Upon a Mattress and more! We are pleased to bring you where no cameras have ever been allowed before in this Video Exclusive!

Photo Coverage: The Broadway Musicals of 1959
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 2, 2007


A cast of Broadway stars performed in Broadway by the Year: The Broadway Musicals of 1959, presented by The Town Hall, on Monday April 30 at 8 PM.

Marc Kudisch on Bway by the Year:1959 & Witches of Eastwick
by Robert Diamond - Apr 27, 2007


With Broadway by the Year: The Broadway Musicals of 1959 headed to Town Hall on Monday, April 30th, I checked in with the night's director Marc Kudisch to get the scoop on how he's approaching presenting this banner year for Broadway, which happens to include such little known tuners as Gypsy, The Sound of Music, Fiorello! and Once Upon a Mattress.

Bond Davis, Vilanch, Etc. to Star in 'Bway Musicals of 1959'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2007


A cast of nine Broadway stars will perform in Broadway by the Year: The Broadway Musicals of 1959, presented by The Town Hall, on Monday April 30 at 8 PM.

Kudisch to Direct Bway Musicals of '59, with Skinner, Etc.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2007


The Town Hall will present 'Broadway By the Year: The Broadway Musicals of 1959' on Monday April 30 at 8 PM.

San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre Launches with 'Music'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2006


The new company San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre will launch with a production of The Sound of Music

The King and I Starring Sandy Duncan Comes to Boston Oct. 12-17th
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2004


The lavish, new production of Rodger's & Hammerstein's The King & I, starring Sandy Duncan and directed by Baayork Lee, will grace the stage of Boston's Wang Theatre for one week only, when it opens on Tuesday, October 12 and plays through Sunday, October 17, 2004. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 PM.

Other Productions of The Sound of Music

1959   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1961   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1961   West End London Production
West End
1961   Australia Australian Production
Australia
1962   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1963   US Tour 3rd National Tour
US Tour
1964   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1979   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1979   Off-Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
1981   West End London Revival
West End
1990   Off-Broadway New York City Opera Revival
Off-Broadway
1998   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2003   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2006   West End London Revival
West End
2013   Motion Picture NBC Live Televised Production
Motion Picture
2015   US Tour 2015 National Tour
US Tour

The Sound of Music - 1959 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1960 Theatre World Awards Performance Lauri Peters
1960 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Frederick Dvonch
1960 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Vincent J. Donehue
1960 Tony Awards Best Musical Howard Lindsay
1960 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Theodore Bikel
1960 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Kurt Kasznar
1960 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Patricia Neway
1960 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Lauri Peters
1960 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Mary Martin
1960 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Oliver Smith

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