The Sound of Music – About the Show
Highlights of The Sound of Music – Must-See Moments
Famous songs everyone knows, including “Do-Re-Mi”
The songs from The Sound of Music include timeless classics that almost everyone has heard. Iconic numbers like “The Sound of Music,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and “Edelweiss” are familiar to many, often taught in school music classes.Did you know that these unforgettable songs, which make you want to sing along, all originated from The Sound of Music?
Winner of 4 Tony Awards and 5 Academy Awards
The Broadway musical The Sound of Music was a major success, winning four Tony Awards at the 14th Tony Awards in 1960, including Best musical, with four additional nominations. Although the Broadway run closed in 1963, the story was adapted into a movie in 1965 and became a worldwide hit.
The film version of The Sound of Music went on to win five Academy Awards at the 38th Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Score, and Best Sound. This solidified its reputation as one of the most beloved musicals of all time.
The Sound of Music – Show info
Show details of The Sound of Music
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Theater location： Lunt-Fontanne Theatre 205 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036 (Map) |
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Performance Run: Opening: November 16, 1959 Closing: June 15, 1963 |
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Type of the show: Must-see・Classic Adapted into a Movie Emotional・Touching Stunning Songs Tony Award Winner |
The Sound of Music – Story
The Plot / Summary of The Sound of Music
Maria, a lively young postulant at the abbey, is sent by the Mother Abbess to become the governess for Captain von Trapp’s seven children.
Captain von Trapp, a retired naval officer of the Austro-Hungarian Navy, lost his wife years earlier and has struggled to find a governess who could handle his mischievous children. Maria, too, faces many pranks at first, but gradually wins their hearts by taking them on secret outings, singing, and listening to their worries. Through music and warmth, Maria softens the strict captain as well, and the two begin to fall in love.
When the family is invited to perform at a grand ball, their singing and dancing win great acclaim. Soon after, Maria and the Captain decide to marry and depart on their honeymoon. However, their happiness is short-lived. Upon their return, the Captain receives an order from the Nazi regime to report for duty. Faced with this, Maria and the von Trapp family make the life-changing decision to escape and seek refuge in Switzerland…
The Sound of Music – Movie
The YouTube trailer of The Sound of Music
This is a video of the Broadway musical “The Sound of Music,” featuring its iconic number “Do-Re-Mi.” You can also see scenes from the beloved film adaptation of The Sound of Music.
The Sound of Music – Explore, FAQ
Behind the Scenes of The Sound of Music
The final masterpiece musical by Broadway’s legendary duo
The original Broadway production of The Sound of Music, created in 1959 by composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist-librettist Oscar Hammerstein II, premiered at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 16, 1959, and ran until June 15, 1963, with a total of 1,443 performances.
Even more than 50 years later, it remains one of Broadway’s most iconic long-running shows. Rodgers and Hammerstein, who wrote both the music and lyrics, were the legendary duo behind the “Golden Age of Broadway” in the 1940s and 1950s, creating numerous classics and laying the foundation for modern Broadway.
Based on the true story of Maria von Trapp
The Broadway musical The Sound of Music was inspired by the autobiography of the real-life heroine Maria Augusta von Trapp, titled The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.
Born in Austria in 1905, Maria married former Austrian naval officer Georg Ludwig von Trapp. Together with his seven children from his first marriage and their own three children, they formed the famous “Trapp Family Singers.” After fleeing Austria, the family toured internationally and eventually settled in New York, performing concerts across the United States.
After Georg’s death in 1947, Maria published her memoirs, including “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers” and “The Trapp Family on Tour.” These books caught the attention of Rodgers and Hammerstein, who transformed her story into a Broadway musical.
Interestingly, Rodgers & Hammerstein did not use the family’s actual repertoire but instead wrote an entirely original score for the musical.
The real ending beyond the published story
The musical ends with the von Trapp family’s dramatic escape over the mountains from Austria. However, Maria later revealed what actually happened: “After leaving Austria, we reached the other side of the Alps in what is now Italy.
We went from a life of comfort to becoming refugees with no money and no rights. We could only stay in one place for 5 or 6 weeks at most.
But the one thing we never stopped doing was singing. From Italy to France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, we sang to make a living.”
Thus, The Sound of Music not only created timeless songs but also immortalized the true survival story of the von Trapp family, who never gave up their music.
The 1965 film adaptation swept the Academy Awards
After the Broadway run ended, 20th Century Fox produced the 1965 film adaptation of The Sound of Music.
The role of Maria was played by British actress Julie Andrews, famous for her four-octave vocal range and beautiful singing voice. She earned an Academy Award nomination and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy.
Already a celebrated stage actress, Andrews had starred in musicals such as My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Victor/Victoria, with three Tony Award nominations, and she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Mary Poppins.
The film’s success cemented The Sound of Music as a global phenomenon. Later, the show was revived on Broadway at the Martin Beck Theatre on February 8, 1998, running for 533 performances before closing on June 20, 1999. Since then, no new Broadway revival has been staged, though the possibility remains for the future.
The greatest ghost singer: Marni Nixon
Actress Marni Nixon, who played Sister Sophia in the film, was also Hollywood’s most famous “ghost singer.” She secretly provided the singing voices for iconic actresses such as Deborah Kerr in The King and I, Natalie Wood in West Side Story, and Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady.
For years, strict studio contracts forbade her from revealing her dubbing work, keeping her out of the spotlight. However, once the truth emerged in 1964, her reputation soared worldwide. Her on-screen role in The Sound of Music marked the first time audiences saw her perform in person.
サウンド・オブ・ミュージック – FAQ
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Tickets are available for purchase until the day before the show through our booking page. See more details about The Sound of Music tickets.
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How much are tickets for The Sound of Music (Broadway show)?
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Is the English in The Sound of Music (Broadway show) hard to understand?
The musical The Sound of Music is an enjoyable show even if you don’t understand English. We recommend reading the synopsis before you go. For other recommended shows, please refer to the Broadway Musical Selection Guide. You’re sure to find a show you’ll love from among the many musicals in New York.
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Do you have a summary or synopsis of The Sound of Music (Broadway show)?
The story and synopsis of the Broadway musical The Sound of Music are introduced in the The Sound of Music Story section. Reading this beforehand will help you easily understand the storyline.
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