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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 more...

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Original Cast


Theodore Bikel, who originated the role of Captain von Trapp in the original Broadway production of "The Sound of Music" in 1955, received a Tony Award nomination for his performance, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career as an actor, singer, and activist. more...
(Applause Books)

(a postulant at Nonnberg Abbey)

(the housekeeper)

(Mistress of Postulants)

(the butler)

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Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
The Sound of Music — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
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

Production Team

Lucinda Ballard Costume Designer
Frederick Dvonch Musical Director
Joe Layton Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
Jean Rosenthal Lighting Designer
Oliver Smith Scenic Designer

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