NBC UNIVERSAL partners with the multitalented Oscar- and Emmy-winning producing team of Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ("Smash," "Chicago") to ring in the holidays with an unprecedented world premiere television event, "The Sound of Music Live!" - a live telecast based on the stage version of the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, starring Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood as Maria and acclaimed British actor Stephen Moyer ("True Blood") as Captain von Trapp.
From Universal Television, "The Sound of Music" is executive produced by Meron and Zadan. Beth McCarthy-Miller and Rob Ashford serve as directors.
Digital music star Mike Tompkins has created a music video that reimagines the classic song 'Do Re Mi,' one of the iconic numbers that will be part of NBC's Dec. 5 (8-11 p.m. ET/PT) telecast of 'The Sound of Music Live!'
In this new promo for NBC's THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE! Carrie Underwood and the cast offer an in-depth first look at the exciting special broadcast, airing Thursday, December 5 at 8/7c. Check it out below!
ETOnline has shared an exclusive new promo for NBC's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, airing live on December 5th. In the clip, Carrie Underwood and other members of the cast share their own family Sound of Music traditions. Check it out below!
On December 5th, NBC will air a three-hour live production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, starring six-time Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood as Maria von Trapp. Below, check out two more promos for the exciting broadcast!
Broadway's CINDERELLA stars Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana got in on THE SOUND OF MUSIC fun recently, singing the iconic tune 'Do-Re-Mi' from the iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical classic.
Below, check out NBC's first promo for 'The Sound of Music Live!', which aired during tonight's episode of 'The Voice'. Watch Carrie Underwood, Audra McDonald, Stephen Moyer, Christian Borle and more on screen and on stage!
The nation's most beloved spectacle, the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, returns for the 87th year of magic on Thursday, Nov. 28 (9 a.m.-noon) throughout the country on NBC.
Newcomer Michael Campayno has landed the role of Rolf in the live NBC production of 'The Sound of Music' starring Carrie Underwood.
After an exhaustive nationwide search, seven talented young actors have won the coveted roles of the von Trapp children in NBC's musical production of 'The Sound of Music Live!' Check out a photo of the new cast members below!
Just in time for Halloween, Chatterbox Audio Theater, Memphis's only web-based theater company, is proud to announce the release of its live soundtrack for THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI. Performed live at the McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College in 2012, the production finds the Chatterbox team adding voices, music, and sound effects to the classic silent horror film. The full production runs approximately 52 minutes and is now available for free streaming through YouTube and www.chatterboxtheater.org.
On Dec. 3 Sony Masterworks will release the companion soundtrack to NBC's live broadcast of 'The Sound of Music,' based on the classic stage musical. The three-hour live production, starring six-time Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood as Maria von Trapp, will air Dec. 5. This week the team is recording THE SOUND OF MUSIC cast album. BroadwayWorld just revealed some behind-the-scenes photos of the session with the Nuns and brings you an updated cast list below!
On Dec. 3 Sony Masterworks will release the companion soundtrack to NBC's live broadcast of 'The Sound of Music,' based on the classic stage musical. The three-hour live production, starring six-time Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood as Maria von Trapp, will air Dec. 5. This week the team is recording THE SOUND OF MUSIC cast album. Take a look behind the scenes at the session with the Nuns below!
Five-time Tony Award-winning stage and screen star Audra McDonald opens up about her new role in the NBC TV event THE SOUND OF MUSIC and reveals her insights into the process of performing live on TV as part of a new interview.
In today's Billboard.com, country music star Carrie Underwood spoke about her upcoming starring role in NBC's live broadcast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Never has there been a city so rich in the history of music that it exudes creativity at every turn. For more than 130 years, Nashville, Tennessee has been known as the world's Music City. Now, in the documentary “For the Love of Music: The Story of Nashville,” the story behind the Nashville music scene is told through the eyes of many of the musicians, songwriters, producers and artists who live and breathe its inspiration, airing SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 (3:00-4:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
On Twitter Watch, Neil Meron wrote 'first day of rehearsal for #soundofmusic with the amazing cast @carrieunderwood @AudraEqualityMc @LauraBenanti Production details discussion
eavesdropping behind closed door listening to @carrieunderwood & @AudraEqualityMc sing MY FAVORITE THINGS for first time. #soundofmusic wow!
In an interview posted on today's Billboard.com, 5-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald spoke about her upcoming role on NBC's live broadcast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Speaking at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Walt Disney concert hall in Los Angeles this week, legendary star of stage and screen Julie Andrews spoke about NBC's upcoming live broadcast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Talking about the upcoming THE SOUND OF MUSIC on E!'s live red carpet show for the Emmy Award, Carrie Underwood answered host Ryan Seacrest about the upcoming challenge, noting that "That's what I loved about it. They had such respect for the whole project, the whole team. I move to New York in a week so it's going to be crazy. I'm going to be there for a couple of months."
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to hear from all of the hopeful Friedrichs, Louisas, Kurts, Brigittas, Martas and Gretls and you can check out previews from their auditions below. Plus, check out a special interview with casting director Bernard Telsey!
For the first time, all four of the concerts' multi-track recordings have been revisited for Live At The Academy Of Music 1971, a new 4CD+DVD collection to be released today, September 17 by Capitol/UMe.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, NBC's upcoming live broadcast of 'The Sound of Music' will feature a handful of Broadway veterans to join previously announced Carrie Underwood and Stephen Moyer. Audra McDonald, Laura Benanti and Christian Borle have signed on to play Mother Abbess, Elsa Schrader and Max Dettweiler respectively.
As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, NBC's upcoming live broadcast of 'The Sound of Music' will feature a handful of Broadway veterans to join previously announced Carrie Underwood and Stephen Moyer. Audra McDonald, Laura Benanti and Christian Borle have signed on to play Mother Abbess, Elsa Schrader and Max Dettweiler respectively. Over the weekend, hundreds of pint-sized hopefuls lined up for a chance to audition for a role as one of the Von Trapp children. BroadwayWorld was there for the open call and you can check out photos below!
There will be an open call for casting of the Von Trapp children for NBC's upcoming live production of 'The Sound of Music' today, September 15. The audition will take place 10am-3pm at Grace Church School (86 4th Ave. New York, NY 10003 ). Audition information is as follows:
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