Holiday Classic To Take The Stage
Very few stories evoke holiday sentimentalities as much as the Tony Award winning, “The Sound of Music.” Running Dec. 6-22, the Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw presents the beloved Rodgers’ and Hammerstien musical featuring all of your favorite songs including, “Do-Re-Mi,” “So Long, Farewell” and “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” just to name a few.
The Sound of Music is the timeless tale of Maria, who leaves the Austrian convent to become a governess for seven sometimes spirited siblings. It is a musical tale of discovery and love against the backdrop of World War II Nazi Germany.
The original Broadway musical featuring Mary Martin won the 1960 Tony Award for Best Musical. The stage version spawned the Academy Award winning 1965 film starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.
The plot is loosely based on the 1949, “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers” penned by Maria von Trapp.
“The Sound of Music” last appeared on the Wagon Wheel Theatre stage in 2009. This cast stars Lauren Roesner and Ryan Wagner, who portray Maria and the Captain, respectively.
The holiday season typically brings all of your favorite holiday reruns right to your television. “The Sound of Music” is no exception. However, this year, NBC will air an updated live version starring Carrie Underwood on Thursday night.
“We don’t mind the added publicity,” says Will Dawson, Wagon Wheel Theatre ddirector of operations. “If you watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, you know how much they pushed their live show. I think people will enjoy the Carrie Underwood version, but it will make them realize how much they love this classic show and the characters and they will want to come and experience it in a way only live theater and a theater in the round can offer.”
Tickets are on sale now by calling the box office or by visiting the website at wagonwheeltheatre.org.