Do Re Mi

Opened: December 26, 1960

Do Re Mi - 1960 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

Do Re Mi is a musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and a book by Garson Kanin, who also directed the original 1960 Broadway production. The plot centers on a minor-league con man who decides to go (somewhat) straight by going into the business of juke boxes and music promotion. The musical introduced the popular songs "Cry Like the Wind" and "Make Someone Happy".

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC Global Tour to Launch Second Season in Shanghai, China
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Global Tour - Second Season Launches in Shanghai, China. Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia are launching a second season of the international tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

Servant Stage Presents The Classic Musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2023

From its soaring ballads and fun, uptempo tunes, to its heartwarming and uplifting story about family, love, and faith in the face of uncertain times, The Sound of Music has proven itself to be perpetually relevant and one of the “favorite things” for people of all ages.

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by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Nov 20, 2022

What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?

BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 22, 2022

The moment you walk into the theatre and see the 'mountains' surrounding the back walls you know exactly where you are and that you need to be here. Read our critic's review of the 2022 production.

Roundabout Announces The Refocus Project Second Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the second season of The Refocus Project, its multiyear project to elevate and restore marginalized plays to the American canon.

Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021

The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

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by Peter Nason - Jun 11, 2020

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Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, May 27- with Chad Kimball, Alex Brightman and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2020

Today (May 27) in live streaming: Chad Kimball visits Backstage Live, Debra Messing and Victoria Clark visit Stars in the House, and so much more!

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by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2020

Today (May 26) in live streaming: Star Trek Voyager reunites, a new episode of It's the Day of the Show Y'all, and so much more!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 30, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals.

Upcoming CD Releases for April 2020
by - Apr 1, 2020

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related CDs for April, 2020.

New Book and Music Releases For the Week of March 30 - PRINCE OF EGYPT; ALMOST, MAINE; and More!
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Need something new to listen to or read? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!

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LEGALLY BLONDE, ASSASSINS and More Announced for Porchlight Music Theatre's 2020 - 2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2020

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Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino Win Big at the 2019 GRAMMY AWARDS - Full Winners List!
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Photo Flash: Foothill Music Theatre Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2018

Los Altos Hills will be alive with The Sound of Music this summer, when multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre presents the Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning musical. This beloved musical, set in Austria in 1938, follows novice Maria Rainer who becomes the governess for the von Trapp family, capturing the hearts of the seven children and their father, a widowed naval captain. As the Nazis occupy Austria, the family is forced make decisions which forever change their lives, fleeing their home in pursuit of freedom. Director Milissa Carey, music director William Liberatore, and choreographers Brett and C.J. Blankenship breathe new life into this classic tale of hope, love, and family. The Sound of Music will play July 19- August 5, 2018(press opening: July 20) at the Smithwick Theatre, I-280 & El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Tickets ($12 - $32) and information can be found at www.foothill.edu/theatre or by phone at (650) 949-7360.    

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by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2018

Los Altos Hills Will Be Alive With THE SOUND OF MUSIC This Summer, when multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre presents the Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning musical. This beloved musical, set in Austria in 1938, follows novice Maria Rainer who becomes the governess for the Von Trapp family, capturing the hearts of the seven children and their father, a widowed naval captain. As the Nazis occupy Austria, the family is forced make decisions which forever change their lives, fleeing their home for Switzerland in pursuit of freedom.

Do Re Mi FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Waiting, Waiting
All You Need Is a Quarter
Take a Job
The Juke Box Hop
It's Legitimate
I Know About Love
Auditions
Cry Like the Wind
Ambition
Success
Fireworks
What's New at the Zoo
Asking for You
The Late, Late Show
Adventure
Make Someone Happy
Don't Be Ashamed of a Teardrop
The Juke Box Trouble
Who Is Mister Big
V.I.P.
All of My Life
Who Gets the Table?
Double Juke Box Hop
Don't Try to Figure It Out
Little Girl
Listen, Baby
Who Is Mr. Big?
Do Re Mi has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1960, Broadway which opened in 1960, West End which opened in 1961, US Tour which opened in 1962 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1999.
Best Musical , , Best Direction of a Musical for Garson Kanin.
Do Re Mi has been nominated for the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Nancy Dussault.
Do Re Mi has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Nancy Dussault.

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