The Manatee Players - The SOUND OF MUSIC

The Manatee Players - The SOUND OF MUSIC

            You may have grown up watching the movie rendition with Julie Andrews and  Christopher Plummer in the leading roles based on true life story of the beleaguered Austrian Von Trapp family and its escape of the Nazis, or you’ve seen the multitude of musical renditions in various theatres. Whether you've seen the show or not, it’s always refreshing to see the Von Tropps story, this time via the talented Manatee Players. The Rodgers & Hammerstein hit is replete with the story of the postulant who proves too high-spirited for the religious life, so 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.

Weeknight shows at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday shows vary between 7:30 and 8 p.m.,  Sunday shows 2 p.m. and no Monday shows. See ticket website for showtime details.