The Sound of Music

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By Katrina Casey, guest author

Of all the films produced in the twentieth century, The Sound of Music remains the most popular family classic ever. Its success is worldwide and its legacy has continued to grow since the movie's release in 1965. Documentaries have rhapsodized over its scenery, and musicians over the fabulous musical score. My favorite element, however, is the exquisitely beautiful dresses worn by Maria, the Baroness, and the von Trapp daughters. With their heirloom style and detailing, these dresses speak of the elegance of European styles which aristocratic...

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Although I've seen The Sound of Music afew times, both on TV and in movie theatres (the first time I saw it was when it first came out), due to its mixture of sweetness, exuberance, tension and sadness, it does not hold the same special place in my heart regarding movies as West Side Story does. Being Jewish, I also have mixed feelings about the story behind TSOM; The fact that the Captain, a decorated patriotic nationalist who'd been working for the Nazis for a long time before realizing what the Nazis were up to, what they stood for and what they were doing, and finally took himself and...

Original 8 day Sound of Music Tour featuring original actor Rolf. Once in a lifetime experience seeing the original scenes through the actor's eyes and visit the most beloved sites seen in the original movie. May 4 - 11, 2013

Submitted by christinaernst 5 months ago

I recently went to see Sonrisas y Lágrimas (Smiles and Tears) at the Coliseum Teatro on Gran Vía in Madrid. Surprisingly, we were invited to uses cameras or video during the encore so, for all you true fans, here's Doe a Deer in Spanish.

Submitted by zenkyumaestro 6 months ago

Come and Sing-a-long to the original film! Fancy dress is optional, but recommended!! All proceeds to SCOPE! Professional company, great venue!

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