The Sound of Music at San Diego Civic Theatre

San Diego, you’ve seen headlines about the latest Broadway revival of the golden age favorite, you’ve heard the buzz about a possible North American tour, and you’ve heard some rumours that San Diego will be alive with the sound of music soon. Let’s squash the rumours and justify the buzz: one of Broadway’s most acclaimed directors, Jack O’Brien, has breathed new life into the six-decade-old favorite, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s world-renowned theatrical gem, The Sound Of Music, is hot off Broadway, and will be coming to the San Diego Civic Theatre soon! 

It’s still the beautiful love story, it’s still all the iconic songs you adore, it’s still the captivating polished gem that knocked the musical world off its axis long ago, it’s still the feelgood theatre piece that melt hearts left, right, and centre – but this time around, it has been stripped off all the embellishments that attached itself to the production over the years; it has been revisited, revived, and is returning – fresh, gorgeous, and wonderful! 

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“A warmly-pulsating, captivating drama set to the most imaginative use of the lilting R-H tunes, magnificently mounted and with a brilliant cast.” – Variety

SYNOPSIS

When Maria, a free-spirited and exceptionally musical nun, is advised to spend some time outside the abbey to decide whether the monastic life is something she truly wants, she takes on the position of governess for the seven children of the widowed Austro-Hungarian Navy submarine Captain Georg von Trapp. During her time with the family, various challenges befalls them – from having to win over the hearts of the seven children that has been lacking a mother-figure in their life to the fact that music has little place in the family, from the imminent Nazi-threat following the 1938 Anschluss and Captain von Trapp being commissioned to join Germany’s navy to the blossoming romance between Maria, who vowed to become a nun, and Captain von Trapp, a man engaged to be married. In spite of the trials and tribulations, Maria succeeds in bringing much needed happiness – and music – back to the family. 

“The Sound Of Music climbs ev’ry mountain, ticks ev’ry box.” – The Guardian 

CREATIVE TEAM AND CAST

With the three-time Tony Award-winning director Jack O’Brien at the helm, the wonder of The Sound Of Music is slated to be exactly that: a wonder. During his career, Jack O’Brien has executed many productions with perfection, including Hairspray, The Full Monty, Into The Woods, and Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, alongside numerous Shakespeare productions, operas, and contemporary drama productions. 

The stellar cast oozes professionalism, passion, and prowess – from the oldest nun right down to little Gretl von Trapp. With their unparalleled ability to deliver the songs with command and perfection, their immaculate embodiment of the characters, and their incredible powerhouse performances, there is not an ounce of disappointment to be found. The cast includes the magnificent Cayleigh Capaldi as Maria, the incredible Kevin Earley as Captain Georg von Trapp, vocal powerhouse Christiane Noll as Mother Abbess, Nicholas Rodriguez as Max Detweiler, Kate Loprest as Elsa Schraeder, Ariana Ferch as Liesl, and Ian Coursey as the young Rolf. 

“Visual and vocal brilliance.” – Los Angeles Times

HISTORY AND LEGACY 

The Sound Of Music is based on Maria von Trapp’s memoir, The Story Of The Trapp Family Singers, as published in 1949.  With playwrights Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse’s book exploding with heartmelting material masterfully woven together, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s incredible music, including memorable songs such as Maria, Do-Re-Mi, So Long Farewell, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, Edelweiss, and The Sound Of Music, that went on to become standards, the result was perfection – a musical with success that few can hold a candle to. The 1959 premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway, under direction of Vincent J. Donehue and choreography by Joe Layton, was a raging success. The first run of The Sound Of Music saw 1,443 performances, was met with massive critical acclaim, and racked up no less than five Tony Awards, a Theatre World Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award. 

Since then, there has been numerous revivals of The Sound Of Music – all monumental successes; it has been produced countless times around the globe – drawing full houses without fail; and has been adapted to film in 1965, featuring Julie Andrews as Maria and Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp, which landed five Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Laurel Awards among many others. 

It is undeniable: The Sound Of Music is the musical of all musicals and the world’s most beloved and acclaimed production; it is a tried-and-tested classic that just keeps on winning hearts everywhere; it is lovely, endearing, wholesome, and timeless; it is incredibly relevant in spite of its age; and it is inevitable that you’ll find yourself smiling, swaying, singing, and swooning all at once.

SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE

The San Diego Civic Theatre has the flawless reputation of being one of North America’s most beloved and iconic theatres. With its massive seating capacity of 3,000, it is the largest performing arts venue on the West Coast, regularly hosting world-renowned acts on its iconic stage. If it’s an immersive experience you want, the San Diego Civic Theatre is it. Featuring state-of-the-art lighting and sound, superb acoustics, a central location, fantastic amenities, and luxurious seating spread across the orchestra floor, dress circle, mezzanine, and balcony, the San Diego Civic Theatre is where your theatre dreams will come true this season!

The Sound of Music is that one musical that you’ll remember and treasure long after the curtain has fallen – you’ll leave the theatre with your heart full and in love, and your soul alive with the sound of music. Get your tickets – you owe it to yourself.