The Sound Of Music at Academy of Music

Following its 1959 premiere, it became clear that Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s very last creation alongside playwrights Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, was meant for nothing but greatness.

A musical with a larger amount of well-known numbers is yet to be written; no musical has ever been able to maintain relevance and adoration for as long as as ‘The Sound Of Music’; and a tale as wholesome, yet bravely addressing major social issues, is yet to be created.

To date, the Rodgers and Hammerstein II masterpiece has been revived countless times - all to much acclaim. It landed no less than five Tony Awards, a Theatre World Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Special Award, alongside plenty of nominations. ‘The Sound Of Music’ has also been adapted into an award-winning film featuring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, still being enjoyed to this day.

‘The Sound Of Music’, inspired by the 1949 memoir of Maria von Trapp, follows the tale of Maria, a free-spirited nun, who takes on the massive task as governess for Captain Georg von Trapp’s seven children, and brings much love, happiness, and of course, music, back to the family. The family is faced with many troubles - from the threat the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany to the inevitable romance between Captain von Trapp - an engaged-to-be-married man, and Maria, who vowed to remain a nun.

The truth is that there is plenty to adore about ‘The Sound Of Music’: from the unbelievable professionalism of the oldest nun right down to the youngest Von Trapp child, to the timeless, superb music that can get even the most ardent naysayer to hum along; from the glorious orchestral delivery to the stunningly handcrafted sets that change effortlessly from a grey cathedral to the old Austrian grandeur of the Von Trapp house; from the nostalgic tale about overcoming hardship and wonderful tale of love, resilience, and music to the powerhouse cast that carries their parts with perfection, delivers the music with proficiency, and steals hearts from the get-go.

They were right: the world is indeed alive with ‘The Sound Of Music’.

‘The Sound Of Music’ coming to town is a special treat, and true to its reputation, theatregoers in Pennsylvania can look forward to the Academy Of Music climbing every mountain this spring. Boasting first-class sound and lighting, pin-drop acoustics, superb amenities, ample parking, and luxurious seating spread across different levels to ensure perfect sight-lines, a bad seat simply does not exist at Academy Of Music!

Ticket prices are starting from $62, and can be purchased directly from the Academy Of Music’s box office, our trusted partner, TicketSqueeze.com, or if quick and easy is your game, simply click the ‘Buy Tickets’ button to get your tickets in hand now!