The Sound of Music is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the 1949 book The Story of the Trapp …

The Sound of Music opened at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 16, 1959, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s last musical was a triumph. It ran for 1,443 performances and earned five …

The Sound of Music plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips.

But film fans attending a theatrical performance of The Sound of Music (US / UK) may be surprised by some of the differences between the two iterations. Here’s a succinct guide to the film and stage …

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Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” The Sound of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors—and, by …

Nov 26, 2025 · Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of …

The multi-award-winning Broadway musical premiered in 1959 and was directed by Rodgers and Hammerstein. All information about the musical's history and awards at a glance!

Musical information for The Sound of Music, including synopsis, creative team, production details, and related resources.

Their shows that followed included Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. Collectively, the Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals have earned Tony, Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, …