The Sound of Music Revival 1990

Opened: March 8, 1990
Closing: April 22, 1990

The Sound of Music - 1990 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New York State Theatre
20 Lincoln Center New York, NY

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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Sound of Music have there been?
The Sound of Music has had 18 productions including Broadway which opened in 1959, Broadway which opened in 1959, US Tour which opened in 1961, West End which opened in 1961, Australia which opened in 1961, US Tour which opened in 1962, US Tour which opened in 1963, Regional (US) which opened in 1964, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1979, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1979, West End which opened in 1981, Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1998, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2003, West End which opened in 2006, Motion Picture which opened in 2013 and US Tour which opened in 2015.
What awards has The Sound of Music been nominated for?
The Sound of Music has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for James Hammerstein. The show was also nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Sound of Music.

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