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The Sound of Music Revival (1998 Broadway)

Opened: March 12, 1998
Closing: June 20, 1999

The Sound of Music - 1998 Broadway History , Info & More

Martin Beck Theatre
302 W. 45th St., New York, NY 10036
Run Type Open Run
Market Broadway
Previews February 06, 1998 (38 previews)
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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Ok Go to Release Handbell Versions of 'Return' and 'Shooting the Moon'
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The Sound of Music FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in The Sound of Music and what's the order?
The Abbey Bells Mono Chant Morning Hymn Angelus Bells Alleluia Nature Music The Sound of Music Maria My Favorite Things Do-Re-Mi You Are Sixteen The Lonely Goatherd How Can Love Survive? Grand Waltz Laendler So Long, Farewell Climb Every Mountain No Way to Stop It Ordinary Couple Gaudeamus Omnes in Domino Diem Festum Celebrantes Processional Confitemini Domino A Bell Is No Bell Edelweiss I Have Confidence in Me Something Good

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
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

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
The Sound of Music 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

Broadway Podcast Network

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