The Sound of Music Revival 1981 - Articles Page 7

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.

The Sound of Music - 1981 - West End Cast

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The Sound of Music - 1981 - West End Articles Page 7

NCTC Presents the Regional Premiere of Charles Busch's THE CONFESSION OF LILY DARE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2023


In May, New Conservatory Theatre Center is overjoyed to conclude their daring 2022- 23 Season with Charles Busch's The Confession of Lily Dare. Starring Bay Area icon, J. Conrad Frank in the titular role of Lily Dare, this rags to riches to rags romp set in the hedonistic heyday of the Barbary Coast is a loving lampoon of the confession films of Hollywood's Golden Age.  

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour to be Presented in Mumbai in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023


The global tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, will be the first Broadway touring musical to perform in India at the brand new 2000 seat musical theatre venue, The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai.

Review: THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Jay Pateakos - Mar 13, 2023


What did our critic think of THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY at Providence Performing Arts Center?

George Abud and Katrina Lenk to Present Encore Performance of SWUNG at Birdland Theater in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023


BIRDLAND THEATER will present George Abud and Katrina Lenk – who starred together in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Band’s Visit – in “Abud & Lenk: Swung” on Monday, March 6 at 7:00 PM.

Tony Nominee Grey Henson Joins SHUCKED on Broadway; Full Cast Announced
by Team BWW - Jan 29, 2023


Complete casting has been announced as rehearsals commence for Shucked, the new Broadway musical comedy. Check out all of the bios, ticket information and more.

Second Performance Added For THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY at Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2023


The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story is making its way to Detroit on Saturday, March 18 at Music Hall. A 2:00 p.m. Matinee performance has been added to the originally announced 8:00 p.m. show.

CATS Returns To Philadelphia By Popular Demand March 14 �" 19 On The Kimmel Cultural Campus
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2023


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will return to Philadelphia March 14 through March 19, 2023, at the Miller Theater (formerly Merriam Theater), presented by the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization.

TCG Books to Release TIP OF THE TONGUE: REFLECTIONS ON LANGUAGE AND MEANING By Peter Brook
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2023


Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced the publication of Tip of the Tongue: Reflections on Language and Meaning by Peter Brook. TCG will publish the U.S. edition of this title, which was originally published in the U.K. in 2017 by our Partner Publisher Nick Hern Books. 

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Is Coming To The Buddy Holly Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2023


The American Theatre Guild will present the internationally acclaimed hit theater show, THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY.

Graham Phillips & Krystina Alabado to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for Sunday in the Park with George, the first production of the theater’s six-month-long celebration of Stephen Sondheim. See performances dates and how to purchase tickets!

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY to Play at Music Hall in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022


The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story will crisscross the U.S. to more than 50 cities including Detroit on Saturday, March 18 at Music Hall.

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY is Coming to Popejoy Hall in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022


The Simon & Garfunkel Story  will stop by Popejoy Hall on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 8:00 pm during the coast-to-coast U.S. tour.

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Comes to the Terrace Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2022


The American Theatre Guild will present the internationally acclaimed hit theater show, THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN LONG BEACH INAUGURAL SERIES and will take the Terrace Theater stage Sunday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m.

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Comes to the Hult Center in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022


The American Theatre Guild will present the internationally acclaimed hit theater show, THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN EUGENE SERIES and will take the Hult Center stage Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 8 p.m.

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY to Play Toronto's CAA Theatre in April 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022


The internationally acclaimed hit show The Simon & Garfunkel Story will play Toronto’s CAA Theatre April 11 – 16, 2023.  Originally scheduled to play in May and June of 2020, The Simon & Garfunkel Story was forced to cancel all performances due to Covid-19.  Almost three years later, the show will finally enjoy its spring run in Toronto.

Lionel Richie to Receive the Icon Award at the '2022 American Music Awards'
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2022


Legendary performer, musician, producer and “American Idol” TV personality Lionel Richie will be honored with the prestigious Icon Award at the “2022 American Music Awards” (AMAs), the world’s largest fan-voted award show, making him the only artist in history to be featured on the AMAs stage in every decade since the show’s inception.

Interview: Cheryl Bentyne of THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND FINAL WORLD TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST DIVA JAZZ ORCHESTRA at State Theatre
by Jared Fessler - Oct 4, 2022


Don't miss the final world tour for The Manhattan Transfer, the most award-winning jazz vocal group in the history of recorded music. Since their first Grammy wins in 1981, this legendary vocal quartet has racked up numerous awards including 10 Grammy Awards out of 20 nominations. They were the first group ever to win Grammys in both Pop and Jazz categories in the same year, and the dozen Grammy nominations they received for their Vocalese album were second to Michael Jackson's Thriller as the most nominated album in one year.

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Comes to the Kings Theatre in March 2023
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022


The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story will stop by Kings Theatre on March 3, 2023 at 8PM during the coast-to-coast U.S. tour. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

Jason Robert Brown, Jeanine Tesori, Tom Kitt & More to Lead Dramatists Guild Talks in Celebration of Sondheim
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2022


This fall, in collaboration with the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, the Dramatists Guild will present two special programs that celebrate the legacy of acclaimed songwriter (and past Guild Council president) Stephen Sondheim, including his advocacy work on behalf of his fellow writers.

Coral Springs Center For The Arts Will Present THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY in February 2023
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2022


The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story will stop by the Coral Springs Center for the Arts on Thursday, February 9, 2023, during the coast-to-coast U.S. tour.

Cast Announced For UK and Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022


Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY, which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 8 March – Sunday 26 March 2023.

Molière's THE MISER is Now on Stage in Stratford
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2022


Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino directs Colm Feore in the title role of Molière's delightful satire, The Miser, beginning previews in the Festival Theatre on Tuesday, August 9, in the year of Molière's 400th birthday.

Encore Engagement of ANN TALMAN: ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE is Coming to Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2022


54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a special encore engagement of Ann Talman: 'Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile” for two (2) performances – Tuesday, September 13 and Wednesday, September 14 both at 7:00pm This is her 54 Below return engagement following her March 31st sold out debut.

R.E.M. Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of 'Chronic Town'
by Michael Major - Jun 28, 2022


Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, R.E.M.’s debut EP CHRONIC TOWN will be released for the first time ever as a standalone CD with extensive liner notes by the original producer Mitch Easter (Let’s Active). Plus, watch the new music video for Wolves, Lower” now!

Six Composers Selected for 2022 Sundance Institute Film Music Intensive
by Michael Major - Jun 8, 2022


Six composers have been invited to participate in a lab environment prioritizing craft, innovation, and building a community of next generation film music artists. Led by program director Peter Golub with the support of Creative Advisors working in the industry, the fellows will engage in a week-long Intensive celebrating the power of film music.

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 - 1981 West End Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1981 Olivier Awards Actress of the Year in a Musical Petula Clark

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