The Sound of Music Revival 1979 - Articles Page 21

Opened: September 20, 1979
Closing: unknown

The Sound of Music - 1979 - Off-Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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 serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain.


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The Sound of Music - 1979 - Off-Off-Broadway Articles Page 21

AOP Presents THE PREMIERE OF THE NEXT GREAT MASTERWORK, 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2010


Two Brooklyn opera companies, AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP) and OPERA ON TAP (OOT), will present the fifth installment of its Opera Grows in Brooklyn series, an evening of three 30-minute opera scenes and songs.

AOP Presents THE PREMIERE OF THE NEXT GREAT MASTERWORK (And/Or Cold Beer)
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2010


Two Brooklyn opera companies, AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP) and OPERA ON TAP (OOT), will present the fifth installment of its Opera Grows in Brooklyn series, an evening of three 30-minute opera scenes and songs.

SWEENEY TODD Comes To The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park 6/11-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park proudly announce that Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler) opens Cain Park's 2010 season in the Alma Theater June 11-27 (preview June 10). Paul Gurgol, founder/artistic director of Kalliope Stage, directs this 1979 Tony Award-winning musical thriller with music direction by Jodie Ricci.

Photo Coverage: Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles' Baz Luhrmann Tribute
by Robert Diamond - Jun 22, 2010


Magnificent! Brilliant! Bravo! Just some of the accolades heard from the audience at the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles' masterful production, worthy of the Great White Way, of 'L'Amour' - music from the movies of Baz Luhrmann.

Red Mountain Theatre Co Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC 7/15-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2010


Red Mountain Theatre Company presents one of the most beloved musicals of all time - Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music - July 15-August 1, 2010, at the Virginia Samford Theatre (1116 26th Street South).

The Wilma Theater's LEAVING, Closes 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


The Wilma Theater concludes its 2009 - 2010 Season with the U.S. Premiere of Leaving, by Václav Havel. The first play in 20 years from playwright and former Czech President Havel, Leaving will receive its U.S. Premiere production under co-Artistic Director Jiri Zizka's direction, with Academy Award® nominee David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck) starring in the role of ex-Chancellor Dr. Vil?m Rieger.

SWEENEY TODD Comes To The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park 6/11-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2010


The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park proudly announce that Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler) opens Cain Park's 2010 season in the Alma Theater June 11-27 (preview June 10). Paul Gurgol, founder/artistic director of Kalliope Stage, directs this 1979 Tony Award-winning musical thriller with music direction by Jodie Ricci.

Carlyle, Goldstein et al. Set for O'Neill's 2010 Nat'l Music Theater Conference, 6/26-7/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2010


Paulette Haupt, Artistic Director of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Music Theater Conference, today announced directors for music theater selections previously announced

The Wilma Theater Presents David Strathairn In LEAVING, Opens 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2010


The Wilma Theater concludes its 2009 - 2010 Season with the U.S. Premiere of Leaving, by Václav Havel. The first play in 20 years from playwright and former Czech President Havel, Leaving will receive its U.S. Premiere production under co-Artistic Director Jiri Zizka's direction, with Academy Award® nominee David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck) starring in the role of ex-Chancellor Dr. Vil?m Rieger.

Cabaret at the Castle Presents 'A Night of Rodgers & Hammerstein' 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2010


Cabaret at the Castle Presents 'A Night of Rodgers & Hammerstein' 5/20

The Wilma Theater Presents David Strathairn In LEAVING, Previews 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2010


The Wilma Theater concludes its 2009 - 2010 Season with the U.S. Premiere of Leaving, by Václav Havel. The first play in 20 years from playwright and former Czech President Havel, Leaving will receive its U.S. Premiere production under co-Artistic Director Jiri Zizka's direction, with Academy Award® nominee David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck) starring in the role of ex-Chancellor Dr. Vil?m Rieger.

Peter Nero & Philly Pops Present Winding Around the ’60s and ’70s 5/12-16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


From Broadway to Hollywood. On stage and on screen. There is no other voice like the phenomenal Maureen McGovern. With a voice that is a beacon for American song, Ms. McGovern returns to join Peter Nero and the Philly Pops to wind her way around the songs of the 1960s and 1970s.

Red Mountain Theatre Company Presents SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL, 5/6-5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


Red Mountain Theatre Company presents the smash-hit sixties sensation SHOUT! The Mod Musical May 6-16, 2010, at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre (301 19th Street North).

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Concludes 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Peter Nero & Philly Pops Present Winding Around the ’60s and ’70s 5/12-16
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010


From Broadway to Hollywood. On stage and on screen. There is no other voice like the phenomenal Maureen McGovern. With a voice that is a beacon for American song, Ms. McGovern returns to join Peter Nero and the Philly Pops to wind her way around the songs of the 1960s and 1970s.

Peter Nero & Philly Pops Present Winding Around the ’60s and ’70s Through 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2010


From Broadway to Hollywood. On stage and on screen. There is no other voice like the phenomenal Maureen McGovern. With a voice that is a beacon for American song, Ms. McGovern returns to join Peter Nero and the Philly Pops to wind her way around the songs of the 1960s and 1970s.

SWEENEY TODD Comes To The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park 6/11-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2010


The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park proudly announce that Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler) opens Cain Park's 2010 season in the Alma Theater June 11-27 (preview June 10). Paul Gurgol, founder/artistic director of Kalliope Stage, directs this 1979 Tony Award-winning musical thriller with music direction by Jodie Ricci.

Peter Nero & Philly Pops Present Winding Around the ’60s and ’70s 5/12-16
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2010


From Broadway to Hollywood. On stage and on screen. There is no other voice like the phenomenal Maureen McGovern. With a voice that is a beacon for American song, Ms. McGovern returns to join Peter Nero and the Philly Pops to wind her way around the songs of the 1960s and 1970s.

Peter Nero & Philly Pops Present Winding Around the ’60s and ’70s 5/12-16
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2010


From Broadway to Hollywood. On stage and on screen. There is no other voice like the phenomenal Maureen McGovern. With a voice that is a beacon for American song, Ms. McGovern returns to join Peter Nero and the Philly Pops to wind her way around the songs of the 1960s and 1970s.

Red Mountain Theatre Company Presents SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL, 5/6-5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2010


Red Mountain Theatre Company presents the smash-hit sixties sensation SHOUT! The Mod Musical May 6-16, 2010, at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre (301 19th Street North).

Rep Stage Ends Run of Eric Overmyer's 'On the Verge or The Geography of Yearning' 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010


Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), will end its production of Eric Overmyer's 'On the Verge or The Geography of Yearning' on May 2nd. Mel Gussow, in his New York Times review of 'On the Verge...' wrote, 'Blending Tom Stoppard's limber linguistics with the historic overview of a Thornton Wilder, Mr. Overmyer takes his audience on a mirthful safari that leads from darkest Africa to Terra Incognita, spinning into time travel.'

Cabaret at the Castle Presents 'A Night of Rodgers & Hammerstein' 5/20
by Charlie Piane - Apr 30, 2010


Cabaret at the Castle Presents 'A Night of Rodgers & Hammerstein' 5/20

Two Nights Of Performances Celebrating Composer Gerard Grisey At CalArts Theatre 4/30 & 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2010


In a revelatory two-night showcase this spring, REDCAT celebrates the long-lasting legacy of French iconoclast, Gérard Grisey. Performed by CalArts New Century Players and the CalArts Orcheastra under the direction of Mark Menzies, Les Espaces Acoustiques and Beyond: New Music after Grisey is presented on Friday April 30, 2010 and May 1, 2010 at the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater. Curtain for the performances is 8:30pm.

Two Nights Of Performances Celebrating Composer Gerard Grisey At CalArts Theatre 4/30 & 5/1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2010


In a revelatory two-night showcase this spring, REDCAT celebrates the long-lasting legacy of French iconoclast, Gérard Grisey. Performed by CalArts New Century Players and the CalArts Orcheastra under the direction of Mark Menzies, Les Espaces Acoustiques and Beyond: New Music after Grisey is presented on Friday April 30, 2010 and May 1, 2010 at the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater. Curtain for the performances is 8:30pm.

Yale School of Music Presents 'Penderecki Conducts Penderecki', 4/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2010


On Friday, April 30 at 8:00 p.m., the Yale School of Music concludes its third annual Yale in New York series with Penderecki Conducts Penderecki. Krzysztof Penderecki, one of the most influential and prolific composers of our time, makes an eagerly awaited New York appearance conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra of Yale and faculty soloists in a program featuring four of the composer's most important orchestral works.

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

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