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2025-26 Season

The Sound of Music

Mar 31 - Apr 5, 2026
Photo: Matthew Murphy

The Sound of Music

Mar 31 - Apr 5, 2026

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed - it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.

Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music.  

Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.  

THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Oscar®-winning film, which continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time. 

Reviews

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An irresistible score that’s always in tune!

Entertainment Weekly
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A show that restores one’s faith in human nature!

London Daily Telegraph

Additional Performance Information

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  • Recommended for Ages 6 and Older

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  • Accessible Performances

    Audio Description and ASL interpreted available performance
    Friday, April 3, 2026, at 7:30pm

    Live Captioning available performance
    Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 1:30pm

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  • Run Time

    2 hours and 40 minutes, including intermission