The Sound of Music Live!
“The beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical is performed live for TV audiences.”
Synopsis
The Sound of Music Live! is a television special that was originally broadcast by NBC on December 5, 2013. Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the special was an adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway musical The Sound of Music, starring country singer Carrie Underwood as Maria von Trapp, performed and televised live from Grumman Studios in Bethpage, New York. Meron felt that if the telecast were successful, the concept could become "another kind of entertainment that can exist on TV." By her request, Underwood's casting as Maria was personally endorsed by Julie Andrews, who starred in the 1965 film.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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NBC's The Sound of Music Live! - On DVD Dec. 17Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-10
Top Cast
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Carrie Underwood
Maria Rainer
Stephen Moyer
Captain Von Trapp
Laura Benanti
Baroness Elsa Schrader
Christian Borle
Max Detweiler
Audra McDonald
Mother Abbess
Ariane Rinehart
Liesl von Trapp
Michael Campayno
Rolf Gruber
Sophia Anne Caruso
Brigitta von Trapp
Peyton Ella
Gretl von Trapp
Michael Nigro
Friedrich von Trapp
Grace Rundhaug
Marta von Trapp
Ella Watts-Gorman
Louisa von Trapp
Joe West
Kurt von Trapp
Jessica Molaskey
Sister Berthe
Christiane Noll
Sister Margaretta
Elena Shaddow
Sister Sophia
Kristine Nielsen
Frau Schmidt
C.J. Wilson
Herr Zeller
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Ashford, Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Hammerstein II, Austin Winsberg, Russel Crouse, Howard Lindsay, Maria von Trapp
- Original Score
- Richard Rodgers
- Original Title
- The Sound of Music Live!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- NBC Studios, Sony Pictures Television, Storyline Entertainment, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Ashford, Beth McCarthy-Miller
Oscar Hammerstein II, Austin Winsberg, Russel Crouse, Howard Lindsay, Maria von Trapp
Richard Rodgers
Craig Zadan, Priscilla Taussig, Neil Meron
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Ashford
Director
Beth McCarthy-Miller
Director
Derek McLane
Production Design
Priscilla Taussig
Producer
Catherine Zuber
Costume Design
Richard Rodgers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sound of Music Live!
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What is The Sound of Music Live! about?
The Sound of Music Live! is a television special that was originally broadcast by NBC on December 5, 2013. Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the special was an adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway musical The Sound of Music, starring country singer Carrie Underwood as Maria von Trapp, performed and televised live from Grumman Studios in Bethpage, New York. Meron felt that if the telecast were successful, the concept could become "another kind of entertainment that can exist on TV." By her request, Underwood's casting as Maria was personally endorsed by Julie Andrews, who starred in the 1965 film.
Who directed The Sound of Music Live!?
The Sound of Music Live! was directed by Rob Ashford, Beth McCarthy-Miller.
Who stars in The Sound of Music Live!?
The principal cast of The Sound of Music Live! includes Carrie Underwood, Stephen Moyer, Laura Benanti, Christian Borle, Audra McDonald.
When was The Sound of Music Live! released and how long is it?
The Sound of Music Live! was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sound of Music Live!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sound of Music Live! was composed by Richard Rodgers.
Is The Sound of Music Live! based on a book or true story?
The Sound of Music Live! is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Russel Crouse", Book: "Howard Lindsay", Book: "Oscar Hammerstein II".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sound of Music Live!?
The Sound of Music Live! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).