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The Sound of Music Revival 1998

Opened: March 12, 1998
Closing: June 20, 1999

The Sound of Music - 1998 Broadway History , Info & More


The Sound of Music, a beloved musical brimming with romance and resilience, was crafted by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. These giants of musical theatre composed the music and lyrics, weaving a tapestry of joyous songs and heartfelt moments. The book, or script, was adapted by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse from the 1959 film of the same name. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1959 and quickly captured hearts worldwide.



Set in Salzburg, Austria, on the eve of World War II, the story follows Maria Rainer, a postulant who leaves the abbey to become a governess for the seven children of Captain Georg von Trapp, a widower with strict disciplinary methods. Maria's warmth and love of music gradually transform the household, bringing joy back into their lives. As tensions rise in Europe, Maria and the Captain find themselves falling in love, but their happiness is threatened by the Nazi presence in Austria.



The Sound of Music became a cultural phenomenon, winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless themes of love, family, and the power of music in the face of adversity. The iconic songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things," and "Climb Every Mountain" continue to resonate with audiences of all ages.


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VIDEO: On This Day, February 11- Remembering Jan Maxwell
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2021


Jan Maxwell, a five-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Drama Desk Award winner, was last seen on stage in City of Conversation at Lincoln Center, for which she wBas nominated for 2015 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards and Scenes From an Execution in the Potomac Theatre Project revival at Atlantic Theater's Stage II.

VIDEO: Go Backstage at THE SOUND OF MUSIC with Rebecca Luker in 1998
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 23, 2020


In 1998, when Luker was leading the first Broadway revival of The Sound of Music, Broadway producer Jamie deRoy visited her and the rest of the cast backstage with filmmaker Rick McKay.

AT HOME WITH REBECCA LUKER Virtual Concert Will Feature Conversation with Journalist Katie Couric
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2020


Three time Tony-nominee Rebecca Luker will present a special streaming concert event titled At Home With Rebecca Luker, June 17 at 8 PM ET via Zoom.

Rebecca Luker Reveals She Has Been Diagnosed With ALS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2020


Rebecca Luker has taken to Twitter to reveal the news that she has been diagnosed with ALS.

VIDEO: On This Day, February 11- Remembering Jan Maxwell
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2019


Jan Maxwell, a five-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Drama Desk Award winner, was last seen on stage in City of Conversation at Lincoln Center, for which she wBas nominated for 2015 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards and Scenes From an Execution in the Potomac Theatre Project revival at Atlantic Theater's Stage II.

Actor Reno Roop Passes Away at Age 80
by Julie Musbach - Sep 5, 2018


Prolific actor Reno Roop passed away Friday morning August 31 at his home in New York. He was 80. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia.

MSUM to Hold Memorial Service for Jan Maxwell on Tuesday
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2018


Minnesota State University Moorhead will hold a memorial for the late Jan Maxwell on Tuesday night, according to Inforum.

FREEZE FRAME: Broadway Dims the Lights for Jan Maxwell
by Walter McBride - Feb 22, 2018


As previously announced, the Marquis Theatre and the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre would dim their lights in memory of five-time Tony Award nominated actor, singer and performer Jan Maxwell, who passed away on Sunday, February 11th at age 61. The lights dimmed on February 21, 2018, at exactly 7:45pm for one minute.

Updated: Samuel J. Friedman Will Join Marquis Theatre in Dimming the Lights in Honor of Jan Maxwell
by Julie Musbach - Feb 16, 2018


The Broadway community mourns the loss of five-time Tony Award® nominated actor, singer and performer Jan Maxwell, who passed away on Sunday, February 11th at age 61. The Marquis Theatre (210 W 46th St.), where she made her final Broadway appearance, will dim its lights in her memory on February 21, 2018, at exactly 7:45pm for one minute.

Photo Flash: Remembering Jan Maxwell
by Walter McBride - Feb 12, 2018


As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, Broadway star Jan Maxwell passed away at 61 years of age after a battle with cancer. The star is survived by her husband, actor/playwright Robert Emmet Lunney, and their son William Maxwell-Lunney.

TV: Remembering Jan Maxwell- Watch an Intimate Conversation from 2011
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2018


As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, Broadway star Jan Maxwellhas passed away at 61 years of age after a battle with cancer. The star is survived by her husband, actor/playwright Robert Emmet Lunney, and their son William Maxwell-Lunney.

Broadway Star Jan Maxwell Dies at 61
by Robert Diamond - Feb 11, 2018


According to multiple reports on social media by both friends and former castmates, Broadway star Jan Maxwell has passed away at 61 years of age after a battle with cancer.

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

The Sound of Music - 1998 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Revival - Musical 0

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