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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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Photos: Johannes Enders to Release PHANTOM HAPPINESS Album on Enja Records
by Rachel Stone - Oct 19, 2026


Saxophonist-composer Johannes Enders will release his new album PHANTOM HAPPINESS, featuring pianist Rainer Böhm, bassist Doug Weiss, and drummer Jorge Rossy on Enja Records.

MADE IN LIVERPOOL to Premiere at Exeter Northcott Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026


Gerard McCarthy's new play explores Stuart Sutcliffe, the fifth Beatle, and his mother's struggle to remember him beyond the legend. Directed by Martin Berry, the production will run at Exeter Northcott Theatre before touring UK venues and a London transfer.

Jason Yeager & Justin Poindexter to Release LITTLE CROW Album
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2026


Pianist Jason Yeager and guitarist Justin Poindexter recorded a quartet album with jazz veterans Bill Crow and Steve Little, spanning jazz standards, bluegrass, and Latin music.

BMOP to Open 2026-27 Season with Soprano Julia Bullock at Jordan Hall
by Rachel Stone - Oct 14, 2026


Boston Modern Orchestra Project will present its season-opening concert featuring soprano Julia Bullock performing works by Samuel Barber and Matthew Aucoin, along with a world premiere by Anthony De Ritis.

MONK LIVE IN PARIS, 1967. VOLUME TWO to Release via Rhythm-A-Ning
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026


The Thelonious Monk Estate will release the second volume of recordings from a 1967 Paris concert, featuring Monk's quartet expanded to a nine-piece ensemble performing jazz standards.

Photos: Björk to Release ORKESTRAL Live Concert Experience with Hamrahlíð Choir
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


Björk's concert with Iceland's Hamrahlíð Choir, recorded at Reykjavík's Harpa Concert Hall, will arrive as a physical release across multiple formats.

BJÖRK ORKESTRAL WITH THE HAMRAHLÍÐ CHOIR Live Concert to Arrive on Physical Media
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


Björk's 2021 concert performance with Iceland's Hamrahlíð Choir, recorded at Reykjavík's Harpa Concert Hall, will be released on LP, CD, Blu-ray and DVD, featuring orchestral reimaginings of songs from across her catalogue.

THE OUTSIDERS at Baltimore Hippodrome Tickets on Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026


The Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS will begin ticket sales for a run at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre. The production, based on S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film, is currently playing on Broadway.

SONIC JOURNEY to Celebrate Thelonious Monk's Legacy at Tokyo Record Bar
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


The Thelonious Monk Estate and Tokyo Record Bar will present a three-night residency featuring a family-curated vinyl exploration of Monk's music, food and storytelling, alongside the release of archival recordings from a 1967 Paris performance.

Vanessa Williams to Headline Bergen Performing Arts Center's 100th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026


Bergen Performing Arts Center will launch its centennial celebration with an evening featuring Tony-nominated performer Vanessa Williams, a multi-platinum recording artist and acclaimed actress.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is Coming to Mark Taper Forum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026


Kimberly Belflower's Tony-nominated play will perform at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles as part of a co-production with American Conservatory Theater and Seattle Rep.

Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and More Set for October at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026


54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.

LEGACY - A PINK FLOYD SHOW to Visit The Weidner in March
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026


Roger Waters will present an all-new live production featuring a 10-piece band led by his son Harry Waters, performing selections from Pink Floyd's 1971-1979 catalog.

Photos: Johannes Enders Releases First Single from PHANTOM HAPPINESS
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026


Saxophonist-composer Johannes Enders premiered the lead single from his upcoming album PHANTOM HAPPINESS, featuring pianist Rainer Böhm, bassist Doug Weiss, and drummer Jorge Rossy on the Enja Records label.

LEGACY - A PINK FLOYD SHOW to Launch February 2027 Tour
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026


Roger Waters will present an all-new live production featuring a 10-piece band led by his son Harry Waters, performing selections from Pink Floyd's 1971-1979 catalog. The tour will visit more than 100 cities across North America and Europe starting February 2027.

Pinchas Zukerman Documentary to Premiere on PBS
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026


Violinist, violist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman is profiled in PINCHAS ZUKERMAN: HERE TO MAKE MUSIC, a feature-length documentary part of the GREAT MUSICIANS OF OUR TIME series, streaming on PBS.

GREAT MUSICIANS OF OUR TIME to Premiere on PBS
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026


A six-part PBS series offers intimate documentaries of classical music artists including violinists Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman, guitarist Andrés Segovia, and pianists Vladimir Ashkenazy, Evgeny Kissin and Daniil Trifonov.

John Coltrane & Wilbur Harden's THE SAVOY RECORDINGS to Release
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026


Craft Recordings will release THE SAVOY RECORDINGS, a collection of three 1958 albums featuring saxophonist John Coltrane and trumpeter Wilbur Harden, available as 3-LP, 3-CD, and digital editions.

Musiq Soulchild to Headline Grambling State’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band Centennial Gala
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026


Grammy-nominated neo-soul artist Musiq Soulchild will perform at Grambling State University's centennial celebration honoring 100 years of the World Famed Tiger Marching Band.

When Broadway Musicals Are Reimagined- A Complete History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 4, 2026


The discourse surrounding reasons for reviving musicals on Broadway is a relatively recent phenomenon. These days, if a show is announced for a revival, a sentence that often follows is: “Why are they reviving it?” 

Review: HAIR at Musicalfare At SHEA’S 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Sep 20, 2026


The psychadelic musical HAIR that put rock music onto the Broadway stage in 1968 may feel dated to some but that time capsule will always be fully recognizable. With such musical hits as “Let the Sun Shine In ”  and “Aquarius,” the musical that shows  hippies burning their green cards in New York’s Central Park in  protest of the Vietnam War has found it’s was to the Shea’s 710 stage in a spectacular hippie-dippie production presented by Musicalfare

THE OUTSIDERS Will Play Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE OUTSIDERS will play Popejoy Hall for seven performances. Single tickets range from $52 to $179.

Boston Modern Orchestra Project Announces 2026-27 Season
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026


Gil Rose's Grammy-winning ensemble will present world premieres, two semi-staged operas, and over 10 new album releases celebrating American contemporary music.

HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE Extends Ahead of New York Premiere at The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026


Jacob Ming-Trent's How Shakespeare Saved My Life has extended its New York premiere at The Public Theater through October 25, 2026. Tony Taccone directs the Red Bull Theater production.

THE ZOMBIES to Release CONTINUE HERE (Mono Remastered)
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026


The Zombies, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, announced a never-before released collection of non-album singles and B-sides from 1964-1967 via Beechwood Park Records.

The Sound of Music History

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
2025   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour
2027   Broadway
Broadway

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