The Sound Of Music Reviews

The Boston Globe - Recommended

"...Even if “The Sound of Music” is not one of your favorite things, it’s impossible not to be moved near the end, when Georg starts to sing “Edelweiss,” joined by Maria and the children. It registers as an act of mourning for a country they’re about to lose."

Stage and Cinema - Highly Recommended

"...How do you solve a problem like—presenting a musical that is so familiar as a movie that an audience may think they already know everything it has to offer? Director Jack O’Brien offers a solution in this revitalized version of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s classic The Sound of Music (book by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse). O’Brien’s re-envisioning of the production begins with his decision to aesthetically set it when the story actually takes place—in 1930s Austria—rather than in the 1960s-informed look of the film. This choice is reflected in Jane Greenwood‘s costumes (lederhosen galore!) and hair design (with Tom Watson), as well as in the overall mood of the piece."

Boston Arts Diary - Highly Recommended

"...Any ordinary replay of this very well-exercised musical could potentially be tedious, but this revival is surprisingly well done and full of excellent, singing, acting, and production values. It carries the charm and familiarity of the well-known lyrics and score, which are known to many, but is rendered with a vitality and verve that makes it well worth revisiting here."