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 amount of adored and well-known numbers; no musical has ever been able to remain relevant despite its age as ‘The Sound Of Music’; and a tale as wonderful, yet touching on major social issues, is yet to be created.

To date, ‘The Sound Of Music’ has been revived countless times - all to much acclaim. It landed 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 an award-winning 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 troubles - 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 adore about ‘The Sound Of Music’: from the incredible musical prowess of the oldest nun right down to the youngest Von Trapp child, to the classic, delightful music that becomes an earworm without any effort; from the glorious orchestral delivery to the sets that change effortlessly from a grey cathedral to the old Austrian splendour of the Von Trapp house; from the feel-good tale about overcoming adversity and an innocent love that blooms like the Edelweiss itself to the highly talented cast that embodies their roles with excellence, masterfully delivers the much-adored music, and steals hearts from the first notes.

‘The Sound Of Music’ is that one theatrical masterpiece that will have you smiling, swaying, singing, and swooning all at once - and most noteworthy, will bless your ears, mind, and heart 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 the best sound and lighting, incredible acoustics, superb amenities, plenty of safe parking, and comfortable seating spread across different levels to ensure unobstructed sight-lines, a bad seat simply does not exist at Durham Performing Arts Center!

Tickets are priced to go from as low as $61, and can be acquired directly from the Durham Performing Arts Center’s box office, one of the world’s most trusted online marketplaces, TicketSqueeze.com, or if quick and easy is your game, simply click the ‘Buy Tickets’ button to secure your premier seats now!