The World’s most loved musical returns to South Africa in 2023/24
The Sound of Music contains arguably the best-loved songs of all time – Andrew Lloyd Webber
This lavish production, presented in South Africa by Pieter Toerien and Cape Town Opera, tells the story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains from Austria, with its unforgettable score that includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including My Favourite Things, Edelweiss, Do-Re-Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, The Lonely Goatherd, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, and the title song The Sound of Music. Directed by Steven Stead (Into The Woods, Sweeney Todd, Cabaret) with Musical Direction by Kevin Kraak, this new production of The Sound of Music, with sumptuous sets and costumes, and songs that will stay with you long after the curtain comes down, will be a stellar theatrical event, and a must-see on the 2024 theatrical calendar!
“Of all the shows we have presented over the years, The Sound of Music remains in the top five most requested shows by our audience. We are thrilled to be able to present this wonderful show to a whole new generation of musical fans”, says Toerien.
Meet the 18 young performers selected to play the musical Von Trapp children (Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, Brigitta, Marta & Gretl):
Duvan Marren (Friedrich), Kieren Prince (Louisa), Stephan vd Westhuizen (Friedrich), Lara Smit (Louisa), Thomas Boshoff (Friedrich)
Genevieve Murray (Brigitta), Aiden Attwell (Kurt), Judi Hattingh (Brigitta), Rylan Lemmetuis (Kurt), Sophie Shaw (Marta), Luke Przybojewski (Kurt)
Lucy Mackay (Marta), Lexi Reinders (Gretl), Thala Duma (Marta), Abigail Chitsike (Gretl), Hera Benade (Brigitta), Julie Browne (Gretl)
Akili Molele (Louisa)
With words and music by the legendary Rogers and Hammerstein (Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I), The Sound of Music originally premiered on Broadway in 1959 to record-breaking advance ticket sales, where it won eight Tony Awards – including Best Musical. The show opened in London in 1961 and became the longest-running American musical of its generation. The 1965 Hollywood film, which starred Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, won five Oscars, including Best Picture, and quickly became the highest-grossing film in history. Even today, The Sound of Music remains the most successful movie musical in history.
Since the turn of the 21st century, the enduring magic of The Sound of Music has lead to major productions around the world, giving testament to its title as The World’s Most Popular Musical. This production of the legendary Rodgers and Hammerstein musical opened to rave reviews and sell-out business at the Wales Millennium Centre in July 2009, following a record-breaking 954 performances at the London Palladium where it was seen by well over 2 million people. The role of Maria was cast following a hugely popular 2006 BBC reality television show called How do You Solve a Problem like Maria?.
The Sound Of Music marks the 11th and final collaboration between legendary lyricists Rodgers & Hammerstein, and features a treasure trove of popular show tunes, including “My Favorite Things”, “Climb Ev’ry Mountain”, “Do Re Mi”, “Sixteen Going On Seventeen”, and many more.
The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Von Trapp, follows a young nun in-training who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire Von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
Show Information
Cape Town:
Artscape Theatre Centre
Thursday, 14 December 2023 to Sunday, 14 January 2024
Times:
Tuesdays to Fridays at 19h30;
Saturday at 14h30 & 19h30;
Sunday, 17 December at 17h00; Sunday, 7 January at 17h00; Sunday, 14 January at 14h00 & 18h00
Ticket Prices:
From R150 – R550 (including VAT)
Bookings:
Webticket or Artscape Dial-a-seat on 021 421 7695
Johannesburg:
The Teatro, Montecasino
Saturday, 27 January 2024 to Sunday, 25 February 2024
Times:
Tuesdays to Fridays at 19h30;
Saturday at 14h30 & 19h30;
Sunday at 14h00 & 18h00
Ticket Prices:
From R200 – R550 (including VAT)
Bookings:
Webticket or the Theatre Box Office (011) 511 1988
Duration:
2 hours 50 minutes, including a 20-minute interval
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