Happy New Year, listeners! We're starting off 2026 with one of the most famous musicals of all time, but while everyone has at least heard of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, most don't know its profound place in musical theatre history.
The Sound of Music Revival (1998 Broadway)
Opened: March 12, 1998Closing: June 20, 1999
The Sound of Music - 1998 Broadway History , Info & More
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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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 |
| 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 - 1998 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Bruce Coughlin |
| 1998 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Bruce Coughlin |
| 1998 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Actress - Musical | Rebecca Luker |
| 1998 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Featured Actress - Musical | Jan Maxwell |
| 1998 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Set Design | Heidi Ettinger |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Hallmark |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Thomas Viertel |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Steven Baruch |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Richard Frankel |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Jujamcyn Theaters |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Charles Kelman Productions |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Simone Genatt Haft |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Marc Routh |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Jay Binder |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Robert Halmi Jr. |
Podcasts
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Encore Episode: TRUDE RITMANN & THE WOMEN WHO INVENTED BROADWAY
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