The Sound of Music Revival Broadway Original Cast
Based on The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta TrappBased 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. Full synopsis
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Original Cast
Fred Applegate, known for his extensive Broadway career including roles in Wicked and The Producers, also graced the stage in a past production of The Sound of Music. more...
Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti, known for her critically acclaimed performance as Elsa Schrader in NBC’s The Sound of Music LIVE, made her Broadway debut as Maria in The Sound of Music opposite Richard Chamberlain. more...
(Understudy)
Patti Cohenour, who played the Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music, has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in The Light in the Piazza and Phantom, and has been recognized with nominations and awards such as the Tony and Drama Desk. more...
(the housekeeper)
Patricia Conolly, who has an extensive Broadway resume including a notable role in The Sound of Music, has most recently been seen in The Last Romance at the Old Globe in San Diego alongside Marion Ross. more...
Dashiell Eaves, known for his Broadway roles in productions such as Sing Street and A Christmas Carol, also graced the stage in a past production of The Sound of Music. more...
(Mistress of Novices)
Gina Ferrall, who has an extensive Broadway resume including roles in The Sound of Music, has also performed in notable productions such as Leopoldstadt, Mamma Mia, and Beauty and the Beast. more...
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
Siri Howard, who was part of the Broadway Revival cast recording of The Sound of Music, has an illustrious career that spans performances with prestigious symphonies and notable appearances on Broadway and national tours. more...
(a postulant at Nonnberg Abbey)
Rebecca Luker graced the stage as Maria in The Sound of Music from 1998 to 1999, adding to her illustrious Broadway career which includes multiple Tony Award nominations. more...
Jan Maxwell, who graced the stage in The Sound of Music, was a celebrated actress with multiple Tony and Drama Desk nominations, including accolades for her performances in The Royal Family and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. more...
Patricia Phillips, known for making history as the first woman of color to play Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera, also graced the stage in the original Broadway cast revival of The Sound of Music. more...
(Understudy)
Kristie Dale Sanders, known for her extensive Broadway credits including Evita, Next Fall, and Phantom of the Opera, also graced the stage in The Sound of Music, showcasing her versatile talent in this beloved classic. more...
Michael Siberry, who has an extensive theatre resume including roles in "Spamalot" and "The Frogs," also graced the Broadway stage in "The Sound of Music." more...
See awards and nominations on the The Sound of Music page
Other productions of The Sound of Music
- 1959 Broadway — Original Broadway Production · Cast
- 1961 US Tour — 1st National Tour · Cast
- 1961 West End — London Production · Cast
- 1961 Australia — Australian Production · Cast
- 1962 US Tour — 2nd National Tour · Cast
- 1963 US Tour — 3rd National Tour · Cast
- 1964 Regional (US) — Regional Revival · Cast
- 1979 Milburn, NJ (Regional) — Paper Mill Production · Cast
- 1979 Off-Off-Broadway — Equity Library Theatre Revival · Cast
- 1981 West End — London Revival · Cast
- 1990 Off-Broadway — New York City Opera Revival · Cast
- 2003 Milburn, NJ (Regional) — Paper Mill Production · Cast
- 2006 West End — London Revival · Cast
- 2013 Motion Picture — NBC Live Televised Production · Cast
- 2015 US Tour — 2015 National Tour · Cast
- 2025 US Tour — North American Tour · Cast
- 2027 Broadway — · Cast
Production Team
Bruce Coughlin Orchestrator
Heidi Ettinger Scenic Designer
Paul Gallo Lighting Designer
Paul Huntley Hair and Wig Designer
Michael Lichtefeld Choreographer
Tony Meola Sound Designer
Michael Rafter Musical Director
Susan H. Schulman Director
Catherine Zuber Costume Designer
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