The Sound of Music Revival 1979

Opened: September 20, 1979
Closing: unknown

The Sound of Music - 1979 - Off-Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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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Christopher Sieber, Kennedy Kanagawa, and More Join the Cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024


The cast has been announced for the Muny production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which runs July 8-16 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.

Redd Kross to Release Eponymous Double LP, Shares Single 'Candy Coloured Catastrophe'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2024


Their new album – an eponymous double-album, no less, packed with 18 of their sharpest, most addictive songs yet – will hit the racks on June 28, 2024. These years of joyful service to rock’n’roll have seen Redd Kross evolve into a killer pop-rock concern, dealing in dayglo power-chords, choruses as tall as skyscrapers and a lyric sheet thick with acid couplets and arch pop- cultural references their loyal following will gobble up like quaaludes. Listen to a single here!

Exclusive Video: Get A First Look at Signature Theatre's HAIR
by Alan Henry - Apr 24, 2024


Get a first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR in action in this all-new video. Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado.

Broadway Takes The Stage At Seattle Women's Chorus Broadway Spectacular Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2024


Seattle Women's Chorus brings Broadway to Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center's stage with two Broadway Spectacular performances Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Broadway Spectacular takes a tour of the greatest hits throughout the ages of Broadway.

The Kruger Brothers Perform at the Vergennes Opera House in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024


The Kruger Brothers will be making its Addison County debut on Friday, May 3, 7:30pm at the historic Vergennes Opera House. This concert will close out the theater’s 2023-2024 season.

Exclusive Video: Cast of Signature Theatre's HAIR Sings 'Let The Sun Shine In'
by Alan Henry - Apr 9, 2024


Get a first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR singing 'Let The Sun Shine In.' Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado.

Hell In A Handbag Presents POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024


Catch the hilarious parody musical POOR PEOPLE! presented by Hell in a Handbag at The Chopin Theatre from May 2 to June 16, 2024.

Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024


Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.

See Nicole Henry, Andrea McArdle & More at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2024


Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Historic Deertrees Theatre Announces 88th Summer Entertainment Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024


Historic Deertrees Theatre has announced its 88th season summer of events and entertainment. 

CUNY Dance Initiative Reveals Spring 2024 Performances
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024


The CUNY Dance Initiative has announced public events April through June 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

THE WHY OF MY CITY - FAIR GROUND Comes to ZACK Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024


The WHY of MY City – Fair Ground comes to ZACK Theatre in April. Performances are on April 18 and 19, 2024 at 7:00. 

Paula Poundstone & More to Perform at Berkshire Theatre Group This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024


Join Berkshire Theatre Group has revealed its spring lineup at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

James Conlon To Become Conductor Laureate Of LA Opera In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024


James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera since 2006, has announced that the 2025/26 season will be his final season as music director.

Donna Lynne Champlin & More to Star in SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


Virginia Arts Festival will present Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Sweeney Todd in an orchestral performance. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE NERD Waxes Nostalgic at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Mar 6, 2024


THE NERD is frankly still THE NERD, and the director, Brandon Weinbrenner, doesn’t reinvent much of anything. There’s nothing new or fresh, and the script is presented almost as if it would have run back in 1981. There is no discernable reason to remount this show save for the idea that it was fun back in the day.

DANCING WITH THE STARS Pro Gleb Savchenko to Host Chippendales
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2024


DANCING WITH THE STARS professional Gleb Savchenko is set to swap the dance floor for the stage as the celebrity guest host of Chippendales. Savchenko's limited engagement with the legendary Chippendales runs for 3 weeks only, from April 25 through May 12, at the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. Gleb will join the world tour cast for six shows only.

Review: Societal Consciousness in A Political Era With GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER at freeFall Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 4, 2024


God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater is Kurt Vonnegut’s fifth novel and was published in 1965. Its Post-Modern Satire context paved way for Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five, arguably his most well-known work. In the novel, Vonnegut highlights the life and times of the consciously-bound multi-millionaire Eliot Rosewater.

Blancmange to Release Career-Spanning Collection 'Everything Is Connected (The Best of Blancmange 1979-2024)'
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2024


English synth-pop band Blancmange's story is one of two distinct chapters. In the early '80s they infused the emergent synth-pop scene with oblique lyrics, wry British humor and occasionally tabla-tinged sonics, an unlikely mix which saw them soar into the UK Top 10 with singles such as 'Living On The Ceiling', 'Blind Vision' and 'Don't Tell Me'.

August Wilson's JITNEY Comes to Beck Center for the Arts in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


Beck Center for the Arts has announced August Wilson’s Jitney, directed by Jimmie Woody. Running April 5 – May 5, 2024, in the Studio Theater, this dramatic piece of theater encompasses the 1980s and the African America experience in the United States of America.

Review: SWEENEY TODD at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - Feb 25, 2024


Landon and Barkdoll’s powerful performances as Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney Todd drive the action forward and catch the audience up in the action and emotion of the story. The skillful vocals and heartfelt performances of the cast at Open Stage make this production of Sweeney Todd one you won’t want to miss.

Cast Set For Hell in a Handbag's POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024


Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 22nd season with the world premiere of POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical, an homage to many of the characters, songs and tropes of those very expensive Broadway and West End musicals about the less fortunate.

AMADEUS Comes to Monte Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


Gloucester Productions will present a 2024 staging of Peter Schaffer's gripping classic play Amadeus, starring Alan Committie as Salieri.

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35
by Team BWW - Feb 20, 2024


London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

Review: Land O Lakes High School Presents MAMMA MIA! at the Wesley Chapel Performing Arts Center
by Peter Nason - Feb 17, 2024


What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! at the Wesley Chapel Performing Arts Center?

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

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