3.Christopher Plummer repeatedly turned down the role of Captain von Trapp because of the initial way the character was written. Since Christopher kept turning down the role, the creative team ...

1.First, Julie Andrews was always at the top of the list for the role of Maria von Trapp. According to The Sound of Music: The Making of America's Favorite Musical, writer Ernest Lehman said, "As far ...

Life imitated art on the set of The Sound of Music, the beloved musical that debuted in movie theaters on March 2, 1965. “She was kind of a nanny for us,” recalls Duane Chase, who played mischievous ...

“The Sound of Music” is turning 60! In celebration of the musical’s milestone anniversary, People magazine got a peek at some rare behind-the-scenes photos from the set. The pics include Christopher ...

If you’re wondering why The Sound of Music won five Academy Awards and was nominated for five more, you probably haven’t seen the film. Directed by Robert Wise, this three-hour musical is one of the ...

Much like those famous hills, the Austrian palace that inspired the von Trapp family villa is still alive with the sound of music. And fans looking to relive the magic of the classic 1965 film can ...

From the hills of the opening scene to the mountain over which they escape, here’s how to follow in the footsteps of the von Trapp family in real life. The classic movie The Sound of Music celebrates ...

Sunday marks the 60th anniversary of “The Sound of Music,” a beautifully aged and magical movie. The Oscar-winning Best Picture story, which explores strained family dynamics, societal conventions and ...

At a recent performance of “The Sound of Music,” Tess Primack nearly burst into song as Marta Von Trapp during the party scene. Why would that be such a problem? Primack doesn’t play Marta, at least ...