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The Sound of Music Revival (1990 Off-Broadway)

Opened: March 8, 1990
Closing: April 22, 1990

The Sound of Music - 1990 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New York State Theatre
20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY
Run Type Limited Run
Market Off-Broadway
Previews March 02, 1990
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 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
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

The Sound of Music - 1990 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
The Sound of Music awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1990 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical James Hammerstien
1990 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Laurence Guittard
1990 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical The Sound of Music

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