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The Richard Rodgers-Oscar Hammerstein II musical The Sound of Music was based on the book The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp. The story was made into an award winning film, released in 1965. It was selected by the United States Library of Congress to be preserved in the National Film Registry in 2001, as it was deemed a significant part of film history.
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Fast Facts
- Broadway Debut: November 16, 1959
- Film Release: March 2, 1965
- Running Time: 174 Minutes
- Budget: $8,200,000
- Starring: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood
- Filming Locations: Salsburg, Austria and Bavaria, Germany
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Did You Know?
- The elder of the two women in Austrian peasant garb in the background as Maria walks through a brick archway during "I Have Confidence" is the real Maria von Trapp
- Maria’s foster parents raised her as socialist without much religious affiliation
- In the boating scene, Kym Karath (Gretl) nearly drowned when she fell in the water
- Christopher Plummer has been known to refer to the film as "The Sound of Mucus" and compared working with Julie Andrews to "being hit over the head with a big Valentine's Day card, every day."
- In Spain the film is known as Smiles and Tears, in France, The Melody of Happiness, in Argentina, The Rebellious Novice, and Austria, My Songs - My Dreams
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Awards
- Academy Awards
- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Sound
- Best Adapted Score
- Film Editing
- Golden Globe Awards
- Best Picture of a Musical or Comedy
- Best Actress of a Musical or Comedy
- Academy Awards
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Official Site: The Sound of Music (Film)
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@Jamberta I'll have to check on the Sound of Music pics, babe. I'm sure Mom has some & video too...somewhere. :-)
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Questions and Answers About The Sound of Music | View All | Ask a Question
View All The Sound of Music Questions (1971) | Ask a QuestionWhere is rap-rock music heading? Can you give me some bands to listen to or some ideas for a cool sound? (3 Answers)If you're more experienced with the hip hop side of things, but looking to move into rock, I'd take a look at Lil Wayne's soon-to-be-released album, Rebirth. It is supposedly ... read moreWhat are some cars made in the last 7 years that come equipped with excellent sound systems? (1 Answer)BMW 735- 3 SERIES- 5 SERIES MERCEDES C CLASS - S CLASS VIPER MUSTANG COBRA MUSTANG ROUSH INFINITY TRUCKS AND CARS FORD TRUCKS SOME SPECIAL EDITION ONES LEXUS MOST OF ... read moreTrying to create a parody of The Most Interesting Man In the World ads and I'm looking for similar background music to that spot. (1 Answer)I found a song that sounds similar to this one. It's an original song by an artist I know. I could probably arrange for you to use the song. Are ... read more
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The Sound of Music Original Broadway Production
- November 16, 1959 - June 15, 1963
- Venue(s): Lunt-Fontanne Theatre; Mark Hellinger Theatre
- The Broadway Musical Home: The Ed Sullivan Show Video (Time 07:17)
- Internet Broadway Database: The Sound of Music Production Credits
- The Guide to Musical Theater: The Sound of Music Synopsis
- Amazon.com: The Sound of Music (1959 Original Broadway Cast Recording)
- Amazon.com: The Sound of Music Vocal Score
- Musicals101.com: Original Cast Playbill for The Sound of Music (1959)
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The Sound of Music Film Adaptation
- Premiere: March 2, 1965
- Video Detective: The Sound of Music Trailer
- Reel Classics: The Sound of Music (1965)
- IMDb: The Sound of Music (1965)
- The National Archives: Movie vs. Reality: The Real Story of the von Trapp Family
- FoxStore.com: The Sound of Music 40th Anniversary Edition (DVD)
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The Sound of Music 1998 Broadway Production
- March 12, 1998 - June 20, 1999
- Venue: Martin Beck Theater
- Internet Broadway Database: The Sound of Music Production Credits
- YouTube: "52nd Tony Awards The Sound of Music"
- Amazon.com: The Sound of Music (1998 Broadway Revival Cast Recording)
- Amazon.com: The Sound of Music: Vocal Selections
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The Sound of Music 2006 West End Production
- November 15, 2006 - present
- Tickets: The Sound of Music in London
- Venue: London Palladium
- Official Site: The Sound of Music London West End Production
- Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group: The Sound of Music
- Amazon.com: The Sound of Music (2006 London Palladium Revival Cast Recording)
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The Sound of Music Song List
- Guide Note: All lyric links come from Lyrics On Demand, which is pop-up and ad-heavy
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- Act I
- Praeludium - The Nuns
- The Sound of Music - Maria
- Maria - The Nuns
- My Favorite Things - Maria and the Mother Abbess
- I Have Confidence - Maria
- Do-Re-Mi - Maria and the Children
- Sixteen Going On Seventeen - Rolf and Liesl
- My Favorite Things - Maria and the Children
- The Lonely Goatherd - Maria and the Children
- How Can Love Survive - Max and Elsa
- The Sound of Music (Reprise) - Maria, the Captain and the Children
- Ländler
- So Long, Farewell - The Children
- Climb Ev'ry Mountain - Mother Abbess
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- Act II
- No Way to Stop It - Max, the Captain and Elsa
- Something Good - Maria and the Captain
- An Ordinary Couple - Maria and the Captain
- Processional - The Nuns
- Sixteen Going On Seventeen (Reprise) - Maria and Liesl
- Do-Re-Mi (Reprise) - Maria, the Captain and the Children
- Edelweiss - The Captain, Maria and the Children
- So Long, Farewell (Reprise) - Maria, the Captain and the Children
- Finale - The Nuns
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The Sound of Music Fan Sites, Blogs and Message Boards
- Google Blog Search: The Sound of Music
- MySpace Page: The Sound of Music Tribute
- Fan Site: The Sound of Music Spot
- The Sound of Music in Salzburg: The Real Story About the von Trapp Family
- IMDb Message Boards: The Sound of Music
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