Von Trapps: The Stage is Alive With The Sound of New Music at The Palace Danbury

Sofia, Melanie, Amanda, and August von Trapp are the great grandchildren of The Sound of Music’s Captain and Maria von Trapp, the family that inspired the beloved The Sound of Music musical. The children are carrying on the family tradition by performing at Danbury’s historic Palace Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Their grandfather Werner von Trapp taught the children the Austrian folk songs he loved as a child. Upon becoming too ill to travel, the children recorded songs to cheer him and their musical journey was born.

The von Trapps performances include ukuleles, lyrics in ten languages and inspiration from the Mamas & Papas. They have performed across the country, appeared on Oprah, and recorded with Wayne Newton, Rufus Wainwright, and recently performed with country music legend Lorretta Lynn.

The Band Dakota, the only Latina trio of sisters in country music today, will perform with the von Trapps.

The Palace Danbury said in a release that the three sisters from Danbury, Connecticut “offer a fresh contemporary sound that features catchy melodies with natural harmonies.”

The von Trapps and The Band Dakota will perform at The Palace Danbury on Saturday, November 14 starting at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30 and may be purchased online at www.thepalacedanbury.com, by phone at 203 794-9944, or at the box office starting at 7 p.m. the evening of the film.

The Palace Danbury Theatre is located at 165 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. Free parking for patrons is available behind the theatre. For more information about all upcoming shows, please visit their website at www.thepalacedanbury.com.