TV Exclusive: From Page to Stage to Film- Preview Laurence Maslon's THE SOUND OF MUSIC COMPANION!

Twentieth Century Fox and Rodgers & Hammerstein honor the 50th Anniversary of the 1965 box office smash and five-time Academy Award®-winning The Sound of Music with an unprecedented year-long, celebration highlighted by theatrical and home entertainment releases, 50th anniversary soundtrack and promotional partnerships that will bring one of the world's most 'favorite things' to millions around the globe. The unparalleled golden anniversary of the film's premiere launched last week with the release of the 5-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition 50th Anniversary Blu-ray™/DVD/Digital HD. Beautifully restored, the 5-disc 50th Anniversary Blu-ray features over 13 hours of bonus content highlighted by the all-new documentary "The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews Returns to Salzburg," detailing Andrews' recent return to the magical city where she filmed her iconic role, Maria, half a century ago!

In addition to the new Special Edition Blu-ray, CD soundtrack (Sony Music) and Vinyl (Analog Spark), no less than four new books are being published in 2015 to coincide with the anniversary, focusing on the film. One of which, "The Sound of Music Companion - 50th Anniversary Edition" (Laurence Maslon, Pavilion/Rizzoli), details every step in the evolution of this masterwork from real-life to page to stage to film to international phenomenon. Author Laurence Maslon also wrote liner notes for the 50th anniversary Soundtrack. Here BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive preview of the new book below which showcases the success of the THE SOUND OF MUSIC Soundtrack.

Winner of five Academy Awards®*, including "Best Picture" and "Best Director," Robert Wise's inspiring adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music is the most popular musical of all time and one of the genre's biggest box office hits. Starring Oscar** winners Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, the film follows Maria (Andrews), the warm-hearted young woman who brings joy and music to Captain von Trapp (Plummer) and his seven children. This cinematic treasure is filled with unforgettable songs, including "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things" and "The Sound of Music."