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Opened: December 30, 1963

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Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
910 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403

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 - 1963 - US Tour Articles Page 2.6

Bruce Springsteen Presents Platinum Award to Darlene Love at Her 'Love for the Holidays' Concert at the Town Hall
by Michael Major - Dec 4, 2023


Darlene Love fans shared a special moment with the singer during her 'Love for the Holidays' concert at New York's Town Hall on Thursday, November 30 when Bruce Springsteen came on stage to present Darlene with an RIAA platinum album plaque for A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector,.

JERSEY BOYS Reimagined With Stellar Cast And Creative Team Struts Into QPAC This February
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2023


Prospero Arts and Queensland Performing Arts Centre have announced Jersey Boys, The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will be presented in QPAC's Concert Hall from 8 to 11 February 2024. 

Video: Get a First Look at Citadel Theatre's SHE LOVES ME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2023


Get a first look at Citadel Theatre's production of SHE LOVES ME!

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - Nov 6, 2023


What did our critic think of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Connor Palace? David Greene, the Senior Vice President of Programming at Playhouse Square, informs theater-goers in his program notes for GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY that “it is a non-traditional musical which features songs by music legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bob Dylan.” 

Book Review: GARLAND--THAT'S BEYOND ENTERTAINMENT Is a Grand Guide to Judy's Legacy
by Rob Lester - Nov 4, 2023


It's a VERY informed appreciation and a guide that doesn't gush or rush through the details.

Lyric's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns Indoors In An All-New Theatrical Production
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2023


Lyric Theatre's A Christmas Carol returns indoors in a new theatrical production. Get ready for a holiday classic brought to life on stage.

Review: NOT IN FRONT OF THE CHILDREN at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - Oct 17, 2023


What did our critic think of NOT IN FRONT OF THE CHILDREN at Revolution Stage Company? According to Gnostic philosopher Samael Aun Weor, the Age of Aquarius began on February 4, 1962 and in 1967 the song about it, “Aquarius”, from the musical Hair became the anthem for what would surely be the beginning of an age that heralded harmony and understanding. Right?

JERSEY BOYS to Close in the West End After Three Years
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 16, 2023


The original Grammy, Tony and Olivier award-winning smash-hit musical, Jersey Boys, will close at the Trafalgar Theatre on 4 January 2024 after three hugely successful years in London’s West End.

Midori Joins Festival Strings Lucerne For US Tour
by Michael Major - Oct 11, 2023


Midori joins Festival Strings Lucerne for a US tour from Nov 3-16. Midori joins the orchestra to perform one of Robert Schumann's last works, his Violin Concerto in D minor, and Beethoven's Romance No. 2 in F major, which she recorded with Festival Strings Lucerne for her Beethoven album (Warner Classics, 2020). 

JERSEY BOYS Original Broadway Cast Recording Special Vinyl Edition to be Released in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023


Rhino Records and Arts Music announce the release of Jersey Boys: Original Broadway Cast Recording on vinyl. The special vinyl edition and exclusive red vinyl will be available on November 17, with the red vinyl edition only at Barnes & Noble. Pre-order now!

Stage West Opens Season With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023


How do you tell a real princess from a wannabe?  You’ll have a grand time finding out, as Stage West, in a co-production with Theatre TCU, presents the charming, classic fairytale musical Once Upon a Mattress, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, October 19.  Learn more about the production here!

LET THE RIGHT ONE IN Kicks Off 2023-24 Season at Le Petit Theatre
by Tara Bennett - Oct 2, 2023


Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré is excited to kick off the theatre’s exhilarating 107th season with five diverse shows ranging from beloved classics, edgy plays, Shakespearean wit and an inspiring journey to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Citadel Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For Holiday Musical Production of SHE LOVES ME
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023


Citadel Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For Holiday Musical Production of SHE LOVES ME, a romantic comedy set during the holiday rush season of a perfumery.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts Launches Independent Media Publishing Arm, UNCSA Media
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2023


The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), with generous support from the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts, has launched its first-ever media publishing arm, UNCSA Media, a mission-driven recording label that will feature the creative projects of faculty and alumni from UNCSA across all disciplines and offer curricular opportunities for students to gain practical career skills in intellectual property and entrepreneurship.

Seattle Opera Chorus Offers Festive Program In One-of-A-Kind Holiday Chorus Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023


Seattle Opera Chorus presents a festive program in a one-of-a-kind Holiday Chorus Concert, featuring seasonal tunes, opera gems, and choral favorites. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the impressive range of the renowned Seattle Opera Chorus.

Shriver Hall Concert Series Kicks Off 2023-24 Season With Pianist Angela Hewitt
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2023


SHRIVER HALL CONCERT SERIES presents Angela Hewitt for the 2023-24 season opening concert featuring Bach's Goldberg Variations. Don't miss this British-Canadian pianist on October 15 at 5:30pm.

Shriver Hall Concert Series to Kick Off 2023-24 Season With Pianist Angela Hewitt
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023


Shriver Hall Concert Series presents pianist Angela Hewitt for the 2023-24 season opening concert, performing Bach's Goldberg Variations. The free Discovery Series begins with pianist Yilun Xu, winner of the 2023 Yale Gordon Competition.

Patsy Cline's 10x Platinum 'Greatest Hits' Gets A Modern Vinyl Upgrade
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2023


Cline is most remembered for being larger than life, with velvety vocals that betrayed her no-nonsense persona. She has been celebrated, covered, or cited as an influence by a diverse array of artists across the musical spectrum Cat Power, Elvis Costello, Kacey Musgraves, Margo Price, Lana Del Rey, Linda Ronstadt, Lucinda Williams, to mention a few.

South Bay Musical Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team RENT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2023


South Bay Musical Theatre has announced its upcoming production of RENT, a revolutionary musical written by the legendary Jonathan Larson that is one of only 10 Broadway musicals in history to win the coveted Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

World Premiere of CONCERTO is Coming to Lyric Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2023


Get ready for a musical masterpiece as Lyric Theatre brings the world premiere of CONCERTO to the stage. Don't miss this highly anticipated debut, filled with captivating performances and unforgettable melodies. Mark your calendar and be one of the first to experience the magic at Lyric Theatre.

The 21st Season of 'Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center' Launches with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023


 The Music Center launches its 21st season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center with the return of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, one of the world’s most original forces in contemporary dance.

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Theatre By The Sea
by Christopher Verleger - Aug 17, 2023


Theatre By The Sea concludes another incredible season with its sleek, energetic, exciting production of “Jersey Boys,” the 2006 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical about one of the biggest pop music sensations in American history, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Bradley Cooper's MAESTRO to Screen at the New York Film Festival For North American Premiere in October
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023


Maestro, Bradley Cooper’s new movie about legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, will have its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival. In his directorial follow-up to A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper dramatizes the public and private lives of legendary musician Leonard Bernstein. Check out how to get tickets now!

Two Classic Albums by Rock Pioneer Genya Ravan Set CD & Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2023


Urban Desire, on black vinyl, red vinyl and CD, plus …And I Mean It, on black vinyl, pink vinyl and CD, display a rare pedigree of rock’n’roll smarts from New Wave, Soul, and Blues to Pop and Classic Rock’n’Roll. No one ever covered The Supremes (“Back In My Arms Again”) or John Cale (“Darling I Need You”) like this!

Tony Award-Winning JERSEY BOYS Opens At Theatre By The Sea August 9
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2023


In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney presents the Tony Award-winning smash hit Jersey Boys, which will be presented from August 9 – September 10, 2023.

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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