Russel Crouse News

The American Theatre Guild has announced 2026–27 Season for the BJCC Concert Hall, including Hamilton, The Outsiders, and more. Learn more about the season here!

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present The Sound of Music at the Academy of Music, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the original stage debut.

The Carnegie, in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, will present Cole Porter's ANYTHING GOES from February 27 to March 8 in Covington, KY.

Few titles in the musical theatre canon are as instantly recognizable—or as enduringly beloved—as the SOUND OF MUSIC. Featuring music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, with a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, the musical premiered on Broadway in 1959 and quickly became a cultural touchstone.

Hennepin Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Broadway on Hennepin series, bringing 12 Broadway shows to Minneapolis for 14 weeks including Tony Award Best Musical winners The Outsiders, Maybe Happy Ending and Hamilton

Tickets for the beloved musical The Sound of Music in Atlanta are now on sale, offering audiences a chance to experience this classic live performance. The show promises a captivating blend of unforgettable music and heartwarming storytelling.

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced the full lineup of Broadway productions coming to Dallas as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.

Broadway in Portland has unveiled the 2026-2027 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium, including Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen, The Outsiders, and more. 

What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Citizens Opera House?

The Broadway National Tour of the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has arrived in Toronto this holiday season and it is the perfect excursion for the entire family.

There are some stories that never grow old, and The Sound of Music is definitely one of them. Sixty years after the movie premiered, and sixty-six since the stage show first hit Broadway, this tale of love, family, the healing power of music, and resistance against persecution in 1930s Austria is as relevant and heartwarming as ever. Leicester Curve’s Christmas production, directed by Nikolai Foster, gives it a fresh new look while honouring the original and providing beautiful renditions of the Rodgers and Hammerstein songs we know and love.

This week for Mirvish Productions features a new shows beginning performances; another moving from the rehearsal hall into the theatre for technical rehearsals, and yet another ending its monthlong run. Learn more!

Tickets are on sale today for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Playhouse Square. The North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.  

This November, Reboot Theatre Company, in association with Theatre Off Jackson, will present an out-of-this-world production of Cole Porter's Anything Goes!

Tickets are on sale Friday for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Orpheum Theatre. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets here!

Tickets are on sale for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to Proctors next year. This critically acclaimed North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.

Produced by Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations, this critically acclaimed North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.

Individual tickets for THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Boston are now on sale. The North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut. Learn more!

The Sound of Music is a veritable old warhorse of the Broadway musical canon, and it has stood the test of the vicissitudes of time. No amount of changing source material, cynicism, saccharine, or negativity can puncture the universal themes of familial love, romantic love, devotion spirituality, perseverance, forgiveness, and devotion that permeate this beloved musical. These universal themes have resonated with audiences from time immemorial---and are especially pertinent in today’s polarized times. 

It's been 60 years since The Sound of Music initially captured the hearts of audiences on the big screen, and this week, you can experience the breathtaking theatrical presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s iconic musical. To celebrate the release, we're looking back at the beloved musical's history on stage and screen. Let's start at the very beginning...