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The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain " "My Favorite Things " "Do Re Mi " "Sixteeen Going on Seventeen" and the title number TheSound of Musicwon the hearts of audiences worldwide earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain Von Trapp bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria Maria and the entire Von Trapp family must make a moral decision.The Sound of Musicopened at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 16 1959 and Rodgers & Hammerstein's last musical was a triumph. It ran for 1 443 performances and earned five Tony Awards including Best Musical. In addition the cast album earned a Gold Record and the Grammy Award. Florence Henderson starred in the first national tour which played for over two years. Jean Bayless created the role of Maria in the original London production which ran for over six years long holding the record as the longest-running American musical in London.
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The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.