The Sound of Music at Durham Performing Arts Center

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 equal ‘The Sound Of Music’ when it comes to the large amount of much adored hits it contains; a musical that can remain as apt and loved for nearly seven decades as ‘The Sound Of Music’ does not exist; and a tale as heart-warming, yet bravely addressing major social issues, is yet to be created.

No other musical has been rekindled as many times, had more performances around the globe, and has been received with as much triumph as ‘The Sound Of Music’. It racked up no less than 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 tremendously successful film that has been enjoyed all around the globe for generations.

‘The Sound Of Music’, inspired by Maria von Trapp’s ‘The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, follows the tale of Maria, a free-spirited nun, who after being appointed as the governess of the seven children of Captain Georg von Trapp, brings back music and happiness to the family. The family is faced with many adversities - from the threat the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany to the inevitable romance between Captain von Trapp - an engaged-to-be-married man, and Maria, a nun.

The truth is that there is plenty to admire about ‘The Sound Of Music’: from the incredible stagecraft of stellar cast featuring actors and actresses both young and old, to the ageless, superb music that becomes an earworm without any effort; from the rich orchestrations to the stunningly handcrafted sets that float effortlessly from a grey cathedral to the old Austrian grandeur of the Von Trapp house; from the heartwarming tale about overcoming difficulty and an innocent love that blooms like the Edelweiss itself|heartwarming tale of love, resilience, and music|unforgettable tale that has been teaching the world to sing and believe in love and music for decades} to the powerhouse cast that carries their parts with perfection, masterfully delivers the much-adored music, and steals hearts from the first notes.

They were right: the world is indeed alive with ‘The Sound Of Music’.

‘The Sound Of Music’ coming to town is a special treat, and true to its reputation, audiences in North Carolina can look forward to the Durham Performing Arts Center being transformed into a space where musical magic is at the forefront. Boasting first-class sound and lighting, pin-drop acoustics, superior amenities, plenty of safe parking, and comfortable seating spread across different levels to ensure crystal-clear sight-lines, every seat is a great seat at Durham Performing Arts Center!

Tickets are priced to go from as low as $61, and can be obtained directly from the Durham Performing Arts Center’s box office, our trusted partner, TicketSqueeze.com, or if you’re all about comfort and simplicity, simply click the ‘Buy Tickets’ button to secure your premier seats now!