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The Sound of Music Revival

Closing: May 27, 1979

The Sound of Music - 1979 Milburn, NJ (Regional) History , Info & More


Paper Mill Playhouse
22 Brookside Drive Milburn, NJ 07041

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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Eventim Apollo Unveils OPEN Series with Special Events in Summer 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026


Eventim Apollo, the London live entertainment venue, will launch Eventim Apollo: OPEN this summer, a special series giving the public the chance to experience the Apollo in a new way through three events: Centre Stage, H+F Spotlight and Venue Tours.

Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - May 30, 2026


This production of Sweeney Todd at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg is the perfect mix of comedy and spine-tingling horror. The intimate setting at LTM suits the atmosphere of the show, making the audience feel as though they are part of the story.

Video: Julie Andrews Makes Surprise Virtual Appearance at World Parkinson Congress
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026


Icon Julie Andrews made a virtual appearance in a video message that played for attendees at Sunday's World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, an annual event aimed at combatting the progressive movement disorder. Watch the video here!

Charles Dennis, Co-Founder of P.S. 122 and Avant-Garde-Arama, Dies
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026


Charles Dennis, interdisciplinary artist and co-founder of P.S. 122 and AVANT-GARDE-ARAMA, has died at his home in Hurley, NY. He performed in Robert Wilson's EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH and championed experimental arts in the Hudson Valley.

CHICAGO Original Broadway Cast Recording Joins National Recording Registry
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026


Broadway’s original cast album of “Chicago” is among the selections joining the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2026. Learn more about the full list here!

Patchogue Theatre Will Present WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026


Patchogue Theatre announced WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER, combining archival Royal Albert Hall footage of Emerson and Lake with Carl Palmer and his ELP Legacy band performing live in sync.

WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026


Patchogue Theatre will present Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer, combining archival Royal Albert Hall footage of Emerson and Lake with Carl Palmer and his ELP Legacy band performing live in sync.

Teddy Abrams & The Louisville Orchestra Release 'The Year Of Silence'
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026


The Louisville Orchestra with Music Director Teddy Abrams, Dashon Burton, and Jeffrey Kahane will release The Year of Silence, featuring commissioned works by Christopher Cerrone and Andrew Norman.

World Premiere of TIGER BRIDE Will Come to Soulpepper Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026


Soulpepper Theatre will present the world premiere of TIGER BRIDE, a punk-rock song cycle adapted from Angela Carter's gothic short story, starring Dora Award-winning performer Hailey Gillis.

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra Closes 47th Season With Gluzman and Copland
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026


ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will close its 47th season at the Southern Theatre with Copland's Appalachian Spring and violinist Vadim Gluzman performing Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1.

Doug Aitken’s LIGHTSCAPE and More Set for The Shed 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026


The Shed today has revealed a lineup of wide-ranging summer programs, all free and open to the public. The summer features the New York premiere of Lightscape, a new immersive film-based installation by Doug Aitken, and more.

The Kruger Brothers Will Return to Vergennes Opera House to Close Out Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026


The Kruger Brothers will perform at the historic Vergennes Opera House in Vermont, closing out the 2025-2026 season in a donor-underwritten concert expected to sell out, as it did during their previous visit.

The Wallis Will Host DANCING WITH BOB: Rauschenberg, Brown & Cunningham in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026


The Wallis Annenberg Center will present DANCING WITH BOB, a centennial tribute to Robert Rauschenberg, with Trisha Brown Dance Company performing works by Brown and Cunningham May 7-9.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Direct Film Adaptation of OCTET
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026


Lin-Manuel Miranda is set to direct the musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet. Casting has yet to be announced for the film, and will be forthcoming.

EARTH TO SQUIGGY: A LENNY & THE SQUIGTONES MUSICAL to Return to Garry Marshall Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026


Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank, California, will present 'EARTH TO SQUIGGY: A LENNY & THE SQUIGTONES MUSICAL' this March. The musical, featuring a story by Natalie Lander and book by Lander & Alex Ellis.

The Stray Cats Returning to the Road for 2026 Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026


The Stray Cats—all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—will return to the road in 2026 with a month-long, cross-country summer tour. 

Simon Trpčeski Will Perform With the Palm Beach Symphony
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026


The next Palm Beach Symphony concert will be led by music director Gerard Schwarz, on Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. at Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach.

MABOU MINES Explores Cinematic Ventures in New Film Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026


Mabou Mines, a pioneering American avant-garde theater company, will present a film series showcasing their rare cinematic projects. The films include Archive (2001) and more.

Leonidas Kavakos Named Principal Guest Conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026


Music Director Thomas Søndergård and the Minnesota Orchestra announced that conductor-violinist Leonidas Kavakos has been appointed the Orchestra’s principal guest conductor.

Review: Will Swenson Leads New SoCal Revival of SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Feb 5, 2026


In what is clearly proving to be the must-see stage production of the new year so far here in Southern California, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's stunning new production of the 1979 Tony Award-winning classic SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET—now playing a limited engagement at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through February 22, 2026—has been revived locally with thrilling visuals, Broadway-caliber showmanship, creative hutzpah, and a spectacular cast led by Tony nominee Will Swenson as the titular vengeful London barber and the hilarious Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as pie shop proprietor Mrs. Lovett.

From Ethel Merman to Liza Minnelli: Revisit the Best of Broadway on THE MUPPET SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 7, 2026


It's time to meet Broadway's best on The Muppet Show tonight! With the new special now streaming, we have rounded up some of the best of Broadway talent during the show's original run.

See Linda Eder and Billy Stritch and More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026


Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder with Billy Stritch, Ute Lemper and more. 

Cabaret Roundup: Jan. 26-Feb. 1- Laura Benanti, Jennifer Egan & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 26, 2026


NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Laura Benanti, singer-songwriter Nellie McKay, jazz, a songwriter's response to new work by writer Jennifer Egan (Visit from the Goon Squad) and more.

Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket to Perform at The BayCare Sound
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026


​Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket will be live in concert at The BayCare Sound with special guest Shonen Knife.

Colin Hay and Men At Work to Embark on Summer 2026 Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026


Grammy Award-winning rock band Men At Work, led by original member Colin Hay, has announced a summer 2026 U.S. headlining tour. Tickets on sale Friday, January 23, 2026.

The Sound of Music History

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
2025   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour

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