The Sound of Music at Ohio Theatre

Following its 1959 premiere, it became clear that Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s very last masterpiece, created alongside playwrights Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, was destined for global success.

No musical can come close to ‘The Sound Of Music’ when it comes to the amount of adored and well-known numbers; no musical has ever been able to maintain relevance and adoration for as long as as ‘The Sound Of Music’; and a tale as wholesome, yet touching on major social issues, is yet to be created.

No other musical has been revisited as many times, had more performances around the world, and has been received with as much triumph as ‘The Sound Of Music’. Since its premiere in 1959, it has received five Tony Awards, a Theatre World Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Special Award, alongside plenty of nominations. ‘The Sound Of Music’ has also been adapted into a massively successful film released in 1965, and still enjoyed around the globe.

‘The Sound Of Music’, inspired by the 1949 memoir of Maria von Trapp, follows the tale of Maria, a free-spirited nun, who takes on the massive task as governess for Captain Georg von Trapp’s seven children, and brings much love, happiness, and of course, music, back to the family. The family is faced with many difficulties - from the threat the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany to the inevitable romance between Captain von Trapp - man who vowed to marry another, and Maria, who vowed to remain a nun.

There is no doubt that there is plenty to love about ‘The Sound Of Music’: from the unbelievable expertise of the oldest nun right down to the youngest Von Trapp child, to the classic, superb music that becomes an earworm without any effort; from the lush sounding orchestra to the sets that float effortlessly from a grey cathedral to the old Austrian magnificence of the Von Trapp house; from the nostalgic tale about overcoming hardship and an innocent love that blooms like the Edelweiss itself to the powerhouse cast that carries their parts with perfection, masterfully delivers the much-adored music, and steals hearts from the moment the curtain rises.

’The Sound Of Music’ is indeed what the lyrics to the iconic opening number describes: it will fill your heart with the sound of music.

‘The Sound Of Music’ coming to town is an absolute highlight on any venue’s calendar, and as usual, audiences in Ohio can look forward to the Ohio Theatre being transformed into a space where musical magic is at the forefront. Boasting to-the-minute sound and lighting, pin-drop acoustics, fantastic amenities, ample parking, and comfortable seating spread across different levels ensuring unobstructed sight-lines, a bad seat simply does not exist at Ohio Theatre!

Ticket prices are starting from $57, and can be purchased directly from the Ohio Theatre’s box office, our trusted partner, TicketSqueeze.com, or if you prefer to purchase them from the comfort of your home, simply click the ‘Buy Tickets’ button to get your tickets in hand now!