The Sound of Music Revival 1981 - Articles Page 25

Opened: August 17, 1981
Closing: September 18, 1982

The Sound of Music - 1981 - West End History , Info & More

Apollo Victoria Theatre
(Victoria) 17 Wilton Road London

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 - 1981 - West End Articles Page 25

'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' Annouces Closing Date Of 2/21/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2008


'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' has announced it will be closing on February 21, 2009. The Andrew Lloyd Webber production will be on national tour with Connie Fisher playing the role of Maria. She was the original casting for this role.

BAM to Present 'U Theatre' of Taiwan as Part of Next Wave Festival
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 19, 2008


As part of the 2008 Next Wave Festival, BAM welcomes the return of U Theatre, one of Taiwan's most celebrated theater companies, in Meeting with Bodhisattva-a music-theater work that depicts an individual's journey toward becoming a Bodhisattva or 'enlightened being' in Buddhism. This U.S. premiere features a whirlwind of drumming, martial arts, Buddhist chanting, and Chinese operatic dance.

Simon MacCorkindale Is West End's New Captain Von Trapp
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2008


Simon MacCorkindale will star as 'Captain Von Trapp' opposite Summer Strallen playing 'Maria' in the smash hit West End musical 'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' at the London Palladium from Monday 25 August.

Simon MacCorkindale Is West End's New Captain Von Trapp
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 29, 2008


Simon MacCorkindale will star as 'Captain Von Trapp' opposite Summer Strallen playing 'Maria' in the smash hit West End musical 'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' at the London Palladium from Monday 25 August.

Dekker, Hood and Lake Star in 'It's the Housewives' Beginning in September
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2008


Get ready for the Divas of Domesticity! Corinne Dekker, Jamey Hood and Jayme Lake star as The Housewives, three young homemakers who form a band for their PTA talent show - then go on to become bigger than Brillo with their hilarious brand of 'domestic' rock 'n roll.

Victoria Clark & More Star in Roundabout's The Marriage of Bette & Boo; Opens July 10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces the cast for Christopher Durang's award winning comedy The Marriage of Bette and Boo directed by Walter Bobbie, featuring Terry Beaver (Father Donnally), Heather Burns (Emily Brennan), Victoria Clark (Margaret Brennan), John Glover (Karl Hudlocke), Julie Hagerty (Soot Hudlocke), Kate Jennings Grant (Bette Brennan), Adam Lefevre (Paul Brennan), Charles Socarides (Matt), Christopher Evan Welch (Boo Hudlocke).

Tony winner O'Brien to Direct Phantom Sequel, Crowley to Design
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2007


The London Daily Mail reports that Tony-winner Jack O'Brien will direct The Phantom of Manhattan, the sequel to Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. Bob Crowley is set to design.

Simon Burke to Join Fisher in London 'The Sound of Music'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2007


Simon Burke will star as 'Captain Von Trapp' in The Sound of Music at the London Palladium from 24 September, joining Connie Fisher, who stars as 'Maria' for six performances a week, with Aoife Mulholland playing the role on Monday evenings and Wednesday matinees

Oscar Poster Looks to Broadway
by James Sims - Dec 19, 2006


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Tuesday the 79th Academy Awards poster design, which features dozens of the most memorable and quotable lines from motion pictures, including a handful of films adapted from Broadway hits...

Full Casting Announced for TARZAN, The Broadway Musical
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2005


The production will star Josh Strickland as Tarzan, Jenn Gambatese as Jane, Merle Dandridge as Kala, Shuler Hensley as Kerchak, Chester Gregory II as Terk, Timothy Jerome as Professor Porter and Donnie Keshawarz as Clayton. Daniel Manche and Alex Rutherford will alternate in the role of Young Tarzan.

Richard Chamberlain to Star in Tour of On Golden Pond Beginning September 2006
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2005


The tour of the two-time 2005 Tony Award-nominated production will launch September 2006.

The Sound of Music FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Sound of Music have there been?
The Sound of Music has had 18 productions including Broadway which opened in 1959, Broadway which opened in 1959, US Tour which opened in 1961, West End which opened in 1961, Australia which opened in 1961, US Tour which opened in 1962, US Tour which opened in 1963, Regional (US) which opened in 1964, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1979, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1979, West End which opened in 1981, Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1998, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2003, West End which opened in 2006, Motion Picture which opened in 2013 and US Tour which opened in 2015.

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