The Sound of Music became one of the world’s most enduring and beloved movie musicals following its release in March 1965.

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 ...

It might surprise fans to learn that the movie “The Sound of Music,” which turned 60 years old on March 2, was not one of the critics’ favorite things when it hit theaters in 1965. Pauline Kael called ...

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 ...

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed—it’s ...

The Sound of Music became one of the world’s most enduring and beloved movie musicals following its release in March 1965. In 1997, Andrews was forced to quit the Broadway revival of Victor/Victoria ...