The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music - 1959 Broadway History , Info & More
Mark Hellinger Theatre
237 West 51st St. New York, NYBased 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 |
| 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 |
The Sound of Music - 1959 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Theatre World Awards | Performance | Lauri Peters |
| 1960 | Tony Awards | Best Conductor and Musical Director | Frederick Dvonch |
| 1960 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Vincent J. Donehue |
| 1960 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Howard Lindsay |
| 1960 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Theodore Bikel |
| 1960 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Kurt Kasznar |
| 1960 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Patricia Neway |
| 1960 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Lauri Peters |
| 1960 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Mary Martin |
| 1960 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Musical | Oliver Smith |
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