The Sound Of Music

Image Source: Bill Kenwright Ltd

Written By: Mark Armstrong

Format: Musical
Genre: Drama
Date: September 14 2015
Location: Liverpool Empire Theatre

"The hills are alive with The Sound Of Music ..." Well, last night it was the Liverpool Empire that was very much alive as The Sound Of Music began its current run at the theatre, and it's safe to say that the audience approved of what was a superb musical.

As many will know, The Sound Of Music was one of the most famous films of the 20th century. Contrary to popular belief, the movie is actually an adaptation of the stage show; the original musical hit Broadway in 1959, and the big-screen version was released in 1965. Regardless, The Sound Of Music has become one of the most memorable productions ever produced, and several songs have become timeless classics over the last 50 years. Based on a true story of Maria Von Trapp (The Story Of The Von Trapp Singers), whether it is the show or the film, its strength has always been its soundtrack, and so achieving strong performances in that area is the goal of any Sound Of Music production. Fortunately, those expectations were met in Liverpool, as The Sound Of Music quite literally hit all the high notes.

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