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 masterpiece, created alongside playwrights Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, was destined for global success.

A musical with a larger amount of well-known numbers is yet to be written; a production that can remain as relevant and loved for nearly seven decades as ‘The Sound Of Music’ does not exist; and a tale as wonderful, yet touching on major social issues, is yet to be created.

To date, the Rodgers and Hammerstein II masterpiece has been rekindled 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 many nominations. ‘The Sound Of Music’ has also been adapted into an award-winning film that has been enjoyed all around the globe for generations.

‘The Sound Of Music’, inspired by Maria von Trapp’s ‘The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, follows the tale of Maria, a free-spirited nun, who after being appointed as the governess of the seven children of Captain Georg von Trapp, brings back music and happiness to the family. The family is faced with many obstacles - from the imminent Nazi-threat brought about by the Anschluss to the inevitable romance between Captain von Trapp - an engaged-to-be-married man, and Maria, who vowed to remain a nun.

It’s undeniable: there is plenty to adore about ‘The Sound Of Music’: from the remarkable musical prowess of the oldest nun right down to the youngest Von Trapp child, to the classic, delightful music that you’ll remember for years to come; from the rich orchestrations to the gorgeous sets that change effortlessly from a grey cathedral to the old Austrian impressiveness of the Von Trapp house; from the feel-good tale about overcoming hardship and an innocent love that blooms like the Edelweiss itself|delightful tale of love, resilience, and music|memorable tale that has been teaching the world to sing and believe in love and music for decades} to the highly talented cast that carries their roles with excellence, delivers the music with command, and steals hearts from the first notes.

’The Sound Of Music’ is indeed what the lyrics to the iconic opening number describes: it will fill your heart 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 coming alive with the sound of music. Boasting to-the-minute sound and lighting, incredible acoustics, fantastic amenities, ample parking, and comfortable seating spread across different levels ensuring unobstructed sight-lines, a bad seat simply does not exist at Academy Of Music!

Ticket prices are starting from $45, and can be obtained 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 secure your premier seats now!