Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC
By: Gabrielle Sierra Jul. 06, 2011
The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre's 51st Season continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic, The Sound of Music, opens today.
Kylie Renwick, Cole Walker, Sydney Patterson, Amy Justman, Audrey Rae McHale, Abigail Rainwater, Nora Hennessy and Neil Patrick CathroBased on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, with a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse,The Sound of Music features a lush score filled with unforgettable songs such as, "The Sound of Music", "Edelweiss", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" and "Do-Re-Mi". The Sound of Music was the final collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, and has garnered numerous honors, including five Tony Awards for the original 1959 Broadway production, starring Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel, and five Academy Awards for the 1965 film adaptation, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Director, Peter Reynolds, says, "We have been appreciating the consummate skill of the composers of The Sound of Music whose contributions changed musical theater forever, and focusing our energies on Rodgers and Hammerstein's sage advice: 'mean it from the bottom of your heart, and say what is on your mind as carefully, as clearly and beautifully as you can.'"
When the irrepressible novice, Maria, proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her unorthodox approach quickly wins over the children but conflicts with the structure that the Captain insists upon.
Making her Lyceum debut in the role of Maria is Amy Justman. Broadway credits include Susan in the 2006 John Doyle revival of Company (PBS' Great Performances/Original Revival Cast Recording) and White Christmas. Other New York credits include Where's Charley?, Lost in the Stars, and Music in the Air (Encores), Bernstein's Mass and The Grapes of Wrath (Carnegie Hall), and performances with NY City Ballet and City Opera. Regional roles include Heidi in Title of Show (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis), Claire in Ordinary Days (Adirondack Theatre Festival), and Mrs. Nordstrom in A Little Night Music(Centerstage).
Gary Lindemann is also making his Lyceum Theatre debut in the role of Captain von Trapp. Broadway: Phantom of the Opera (Raoul). National Tours: Disney's High School Musical (Coach Bolton), Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Soloist). Regional credits: Man of LaMancha (Quixote/Cervantes), 1776 (Edward Rutledge), The 39 Steps (Richard Hannay), The Sound of Music (Capt. von Trapp), 42nd Street (Pat Denning), Little Women (Prof. Bhaer), Urinetown (Lockstock), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Trevor), Sweeney Todd (Antony), Kiss Me Kate (Fred), Television: Law & Order; All My Children, One Life to Live, Another World, Ryan's Hope.
The Sound Of Music
Performances for The Sound Of MusicWednesday July 6, 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Thursday July 7, 2:00pm
Friday July 8, 8:00pm
Saturday July 9, 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Sunday July 10, 2:00pm
Wednesday July 13, 2:00pm
Thursday July 14, 2:00pm
Friday July 15, 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Saturday July 16, 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Sunday July 17, 2:00pm
Montana Awards - Live Stats
Best Musical - Top 3
1.
CABARET (The Ellen Theatre)
84% of votes
2.
WILD WEST SPECTACULAR THE MUSICAL (The Cody Theatre)
16% of votes
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