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...
Fred Applegate, known for his extensive Broadway career including roles in Wicked and The Producers, also graced the stage in a past production of The Sound of Music. more...
(Understudy)
Patti Cohenour, who played the Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music, has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in The Light in the Piazza and Phantom, and has been recognized with nominations and awards such as the Tony and Drama Desk. more...
Dashiell Eaves, known for his Broadway roles in productions such as Sing Street and A Christmas Carol, also graced the stage in a past production of The Sound of Music. more...
(Understudy)
Siri Howard, who was part of the Broadway Revival cast recording of The Sound of Music, has an illustrious career that spans performances with prestigious symphonies and notable appearances on Broadway and national tours. more...
(a postulant at Nonnberg Abbey)
Rebecca Luker graced the stage as Maria in The Sound of Music from 1998 to 1999, adding to her illustrious Broadway career which includes multiple Tony Award nominations. more...
Jan Maxwell, who graced the stage in The Sound of Music, was a celebrated actress with multiple Tony and Drama Desk nominations, including accolades for her performances in The Royal Family and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. more...
Patricia Phillips, known for making history as the first woman of color to play Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera, also graced the stage in the original Broadway cast revival of The Sound of Music. more...
Michael Siberry, who has an extensive theatre resume including roles in "Spamalot" and "The Frogs," also graced the Broadway stage in "The Sound of Music." more...
Awards and Nominations
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Best Actress - Musical: Rebecca Luker was nominated but did not win.
Best Featured Actress - Musical: Jan Maxwell was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Bruce Coughlin Orchestrator
Heidi Ettinger Scenic Designer
Paul Gallo Lighting Designer
Paul Huntley Hair and Wig Designer
Michael Lichtefeld Choreographer
Tony Meola Sound Designer
Michael Rafter Musical Director
Susan H. Schulman Director
Catherine Zuber Costume Designer
The Sound of Music FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Abbey Bells
Mono Chant
Morning Hymn
Angelus Bells
Alleluia
Nature Music
The Sound of Music
Maria
My Favorite Things
Do-Re-Mi
You Are Sixteen
The Lonely Goatherd
How Can Love Survive?
Grand Waltz
Laendler
So Long, Farewell
Climb Every Mountain
No Way to Stop It
Ordinary Couple
Gaudeamus Omnes in Domino Diem Festum Celebrantes
Processional
Confitemini Domino
A Bell Is No Bell
Edelweiss
I Have Confidence in Me
Something Good
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