The Sound of Music Revival 1998 - Articles Page 6

Opened: March 12, 1998
Closing: June 20, 1999

The Sound of Music - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

Martin Beck Theatre
302 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

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 - 1998 - Broadway Articles Page 6

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!

Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Northern Stage
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023


 Northern Stage has announced casting for a newly reimagined production of the beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, with performances this holiday season from November 21 to December 31, 2023 in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Plan-B Theatre & RadioWest Present RADIO HOUR EPISODE 17: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE FINAL PROBLEM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023


Plan-B Theatre & RadioWest present a world premiere adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and the Final Problem. Join Dr. Watson as a woman and witness Holmes' uncertainty as they face their keenest criminal mind, Moriarty. Don't miss this Halloween season performance with live broadcasts on KUER's RadioWest, ASL interpretation, and post-show discussions. Written by Matthew Ivan Bennett.

Abe Jacob To Receive Ming Cho Lee Award at 59th Annual Henry Hewes Design Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2023


Celebrate the extraordinary career of sound designer Abe Jacob as he receives the prestigious Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design at the 59th Annual Henry Hewes Design Awards on October 23.

Willie Nelson's Revered Album 'Rainbow Connection' To Make Its Vinyl Debut
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2023


Continuing the yearlong celebration of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday, UMe has added two additional titles to its extensive vinyl campaign of the legend’s UMG catalog: on November 10 Willie’s beloved 2001 kid-friendly album, Rainbow Connection, will be released on vinyl for the first time ever and his acclaimed It Always Will Be.

Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At Keller Auditorium, October 2
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2023


Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway in Portland announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Monday, October 2 at 10 a.m. 

FANGIRLS, MINORITY REPORT, and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023


The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Brisbane in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023


Brisbane audiences will experience the romance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast when the much-anticipated season of the hit musical opens in Brisbane in February 2024. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!

The Music Academy to Present The Mariposa Series Featuring Three Concerts This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023


Experience the unforgettable performances by Anderson & Roe Piano Duo, Anthony McGill & Gloria Chien, and Frank Huang & Natasha Kislenko at Music Academy's Mariposa Series. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the talents of these brilliant musicians as they bring classical music to life.

Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap Present CAPACITY, OR: THE WORK OF CRACKLING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023


Don't miss the breathtaking performance of 'Capacity, or: The Work of Crackling' by Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap as part of Summer on the Hudson. Find out more and get the full schedule on our website.

DISNEY'S THE LION KING To Play Return Engagement At Popejoy Hall, November 5
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023


Casting announced for Disney's The Lion King at Popejoy. Get all the details on the upcoming production.

R.E.M.'s 'Up' Sets 25th Anniversary Edition
by Michael Major - Sep 19, 2023


Created in partnership with the band, the Deluxe 2-CD/1 Blu-Ray edition offers a wealth of material for fans, including the band’s previously unreleased set from their guest appearance on the hit TV series “Party of Five.” Captured in 1999, the performance includes an 11-song setlist—including enduring hits like “Man on the Moon.”

Photos: First Look at Deaf Austin Theatre's ASL Production of THE LARAMIE PROJECT; Streaming Tickets Now Available
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 17, 2023


Check out production photos from The first ever American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English production of The Laramie Project produced by Deaf Austin Theatre (DAT) with a Deaf and Hearing Cast here!

Chelsea Table and Stage to Present Encore Presentation of Karen Mason's 30… AND COUNTING This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 16, 2023


Broadway star Karen Mason celebrates her collaboration with longtime music director Christopher Denny at Chelsea Table + Stage this month.

The Bach Choir Of Bethlehem to Present World Premiere Of Mendelssohn's Rendition Of Bach's Saint Matthew Passion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023


The Bach Choir of Bethlehem will present a ground-breaking world premiere of Mendelssohn's interpretation of the Saint Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach on Saturday afternoon, November 4, 2023, 3 p.m. at Packer Memorial Chapel at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Axis Theatre Company to Present the World Premiere of Edgar Oliver's RIP TIDE in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023


Axis Theatre Company will present Rip Tide, a new play written and performed by Edgar Oliver that takes audiences back to where it all began for the New York City icon. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Lori McKenna Debuts New Acoustic Performance Video for 'Wonder Drug'
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023


“Wonder Drug” is from McKenna’s new album, 1988, which was released earlier this summer via CN Records/Thirty Tigers. Produced by Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell) and recorded at his studio in Savannah, GA, 1988 is named for the year McKenna married her husband, and serves as a love letter to her family and lifelong friendships. Watch the video!

Fatboy Slim's 'You've Come a Long Way, Baby' 25th Anniversary Edition to Be Released in October
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023


2023 marks twenty-five years since the release of the album that spawned era-defining singles “Rockafeller Skank,” “Gangster Trippin,” “Praise You” and “Right Here Right Now.” You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby reached number one in the UK album charts, broke the US Billboard Top 40, created a global superstar.

Review: TRAIN at Surly Festival Field
by Jared Fessler - Sep 12, 2023


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Karen Mason to Present Encore Presentation of 30… AND COUNTING at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2023


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present Broadway, recording and concert star Karen Mason in an encore presentation of her hit show “30… And Counting” on Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 PM.

Cast Set For European Tour of NEGOTIATING PEACE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023


Rehearsals are underway for Qendra Multimedia’s Negotiating Peace and the pan-European cast has now been announced. Learn more about the tour and find out who is starring here!

Tickets For Disney's THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Now On Sale
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2023


Disney Theatrical Productions and BroadwaySF, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, have announced that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King are now on sale to the public. San Francisco's most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Orpheum Theatre stage. Check out performance and ticket information here!

Vincent Jamal Hooper Joins THE LION KING as 'Simba' This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023


The Lion King will welcome Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba beginning Tuesday, September 26. This marks his Broadway debut. Learn more about Hooper and The Lion King here!

LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Kicks Off Island City Stage's 12th Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023


 Love! Valour! Compassion! - Terrence McNally's most honored and celebrated play about eight gay friends who spend the holidays over one summer at one's beautiful hundred-year-old house in upstate New York, kicks off Island City Stage’s 12th season. Learn more about the production here!

The Smashing Pumpkins Continue 30th Anniversary Celebrations of 'Siamese Dream'
by Michael Major - Sep 6, 2023


Continuing the 30th anniversary celebrations of their groundbreaking album, Siamese Dream, The Smashing Pumpkins have teamed up with Tower Records to recreate their historical album release event in 1993 with a special Tower Records pop-up at Madame Zuzu’s in Highland Park, Illinois.

The Sound of Music FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in The Sound of Music and what's the order?
The Abbey Bells
Mono Chant
Morning Hymn
Angelus Bells
Alleluia
Nature Music
The Sound of Music
Maria
My Favorite Things
Do-Re-Mi
You Are Sixteen
The Lonely Goatherd
How Can Love Survive?
Grand Waltz
Laendler
So Long, Farewell
Climb Every Mountain
No Way to Stop It
Ordinary Couple
Gaudeamus Omnes in Domino Diem Festum Celebrantes
Processional
Confitemini Domino
A Bell Is No Bell
Edelweiss
I Have Confidence in Me
Something Good

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

The Sound of Music - 1998 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Bruce Coughlin
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Bruce Coughlin
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Rebecca Luker
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Featured Actress - Musical Jan Maxwell
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set Design Heidi Ettinger
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Hallmark
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Thomas Viertel
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Steven Baruch
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Richard Frankel
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jujamcyn Theaters
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Charles Kelman Productions
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Simone Genatt Haft
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Marc Routh
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jay Binder
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Robert Halmi Jr.

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