The Sound of Music - One of Broadway Finest

As new producers and writers are constantly trying to create better and more recent Broadway productions, some musicals continue to inspire audiences around the world. The Sound of Music is a musical like this. This story, which was the last collaboration between Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein, is a timeless tale of love, courage and sacrifice in times of war. Add to these various elements of the plot adorable babies, and you have a story that is sure to please.

The Sound of Music is based on a true story of a royal family, the von Trapps, who lived during the Second World War. Maria von Trapp, the mother of the family, wrote The Story of Trapp Family Singers. The courage of the family that inspired the musical that has captured the hearts of audiences since its opening in 1959.

The story begins as a young postulant is currently missing the prayer request. The fact is dancing through the hills of his beloved Austria. She is called back to the abbey, where he faces a reprimand for singing in the halls of the abbey during prayers. The Mother Abbess suggests that the abbey is probably not the right place for Mary at this point in his life, and sends her to be the governess of seven children in the home of Captain Georg Ritter von Trapp.

Von Trapp runs his family as he would his ship. Children rarely play, they are always dressed to perfection, and are expected to act perfectly well. The free spirit Mary did not agree with this model, parental, and when the captain is sent away to allow her children to explore their creative side, which leads them to find out who sing beautifully together.

As Marie won the hearts of children, also wins the heart of the captain. I just got married, and the captain is ordered to serve in the army of Hitler. They plan a daring escape that will keep him from this terrible fate, and enable them to live together as a family in relative freedom.

Part of the reason for the longevity of The Sound of Music is the fact that his songs have become part of mainstream culture. "My Favorite Things" is often sung around the Christmas holidays, and several musicians have made their own interpretations of this lighthearted song. Even in parody songs from The Sound of Music make their way into traditional television on many occasions.

The Sound of Music has won eight Tony Awards, including awards for Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score. Part of its popularity is the fact that the last time that the famous team of Rogers and Hammerstein worked together. Unfortunately, Hammerstein lost her battle to cancer just nine months after the first show opened on Broadway. It 's been a movie staring Julie Andrews in 1965. Although history does not remain true to real life account of the von Trapps, it is still captivating and timeless, and The Sound of Music will continue to inspire the public for many years to come .......