The Sound of Music Comes to Harrison Opera House

The Sound of Music comes to the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, Virginia. This is a once in a a lifetime opportunity to see the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical live on stage.

Introduction

Harrison Opera House will be the host of “The Sound of Music” from January 31- February 2. This will be the first time that the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical has been performed at Harrison Opera House.

The Sound of Music

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 memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the children, and eventually their widowed father, Captain Georg von Trapp. She introduces the family to a life of music and joy, which ultimately captures the hearts of the Nazis, resulting in their escape to freedom just as the Anschluss is announced.

The Sound of Music Production

The Sound of Music is a musical love story set against the backdrop of the Nazi occupation of Austria. The story follows the von Trapp family as they escape to Switzerland. The Sound of Music was originally a play written by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and was adapted into a movie in 1965. The movie starred Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. The movie was based on the book, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, which was written by Maria von Trapp.

Harrison Opera House will be presenting The Sound of Music from May 11th-May 20th. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at 757-664-0404.

The Sound of Music Story

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 memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the children, and eventually their widowed father, Captain von Trapp. He is ordered to accept a commission in Hitler’s navy, but he opposes the Nazis. He and Maria decide on a plan to escape Austria with their children. Many songs from the musical have become standards, such as “Edelweiss”, “My Favorite Things”, “Climb Ev’ry Mountain”, “Do-Re-Mi”, and its title song “The Sound of Music”.

The original Broadway production, starring Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel, opened on November 16, 1959 and closed on June 10, 1962 after 1,443 performances. The show won five Tony Awards including Best Musical; Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical (Mary Martin); Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical (Richard Haydn); Best Direction of a Musical; and Best Book of a Musical. The first London production opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre on May 18, 1961 starring Julie Andrews (who had taken over from Mary Martin during the Broadway run) and Christopher Plummer. The show had Distinguished Production by The League of New York Theatres and Producers; Outstanding Production of the Season; Julie Andrews won Outstanding Personal Achievement in Broadcasting for her live television broadcast performance opposite Christopher Plummer as Captain von Trapp; Jean Louisa Kelly won Most Promising Female Newcomer – Theatregoers’ Choice Award for her role as Liesl; Ben Kingsley won Best Supporting Actor – Theatregoers’ Choice Award for his role as Max Detweiler; Alan Jay Lerner was nominated for Best Lyricist – Theatregoers’ Choice Award for his work on An American Trilogy.

The film version premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on March 2 1965. It starred Julie Andrews (who had played Maria on Broadway) as Maria von Trapp and Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp. The film was directed by Robert Wise and produced by Saul Chaplin, Robert Graff Fred Wise which earned them an Academy Award for Best Picture. It also won Oscars for Best Sound Mixing (John Butterworth), Film Editing (William Hines), Music– Original Score (Richard Rodgers), Music– Scoring Of A Dramatic Or Comedy Picture (Irwin Kostal), Music– Adaptation Or Treatment (William Dziemianowicz).

Harrison Opera House

The Sound of Music is coming to Harrison Opera House! The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical will be staged by Virginia Opera from February 28- March 8. This will be a new production directed by Broadway veteran Marcia Milgrom Dodge.

Harrison Opera House History

The Harrison Opera House is a landmark venue located in Norfolk, Virginia. It was built in 1892 and originally served as an opera house. In recent years, it has been renovated and now serves as a performing arts center. The Harrison Opera House is home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia Opera, and the Virginia Stage Company. It is also a popular rental venue for a variety of musical and theatrical performances.

Harrison Opera House Productions

Harrison Opera House is a world-renowned performing arts venue located in the heart of Norfolk, Virginia. The opera house is home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia Opera, and the Virginia Ballet. It also hosts a variety of other musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.

The Harrison Opera House first opened its doors in 1981 with a production of Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata.” Since then, it has become one of the most popular venues in the country for opera and symphony performances. In recent years, the opera house has also become known for its Broadway-style musical productions.Notable past productions include “The Sound of Music,” “Les Misérables,” “Phantom of the Opera,” and “Miss Saigon.”

The Harrison Opera House is committed to providing high-quality entertainment for all audiences. Whether you’re a fan of classical music or Broadway musicals, you’re sure to find something to enjoy at the Harrison Opera House.

Conclusion

The Sound of Music was a huge success and continues to be one of the most popular musicals of all time. The movie version is beloved by fans around the world, and the stage production is just as impressive. If you’re a fan of The Sound of Music, then you’ll definitely want to catch it when it comes to Harrison Opera House.