'The Sound Of Music' Comes To Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Enjoy the classic musical "The Sound of Music" at the Hughes Performing Arts Center from Aug. 3 through 12. One of the most beloved musicals of all time, this production is produced by the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) and the Ocean City Pops.

The original Broadway production of "The Sound of Music" starred Mary Martin as Maria and won five Tony Awards in 1959 including Best Musical, then went on to cinematic history with Julie Andrews in the starring role.

This adaptation is staged by Shannon Agnew, Elizabeth Worley serves as the choreographer and Debbie Rolland oversees musical direction with Jonathan Kreamer as the musical’s conductor.

OCTC completed a nationwide casting process for this production. Some of the performers include:

Emily Cochrane (Maria Rainer) returns to OCTC after previously being seen in Annie and Mamma Mia! Favorite credits include West Side Story (North Carolina Theatre/ Palos Verdes Performing Arts), A Christmas Carol (Ford's Theatre), A Chorus Line (Gallery Players), Crazy For You (Reagle Music Theatre), and A Little Night Music (NextDoor Theatre). BFA from The Boston Conservatory.

Christopher Davis (Captain von Trapp) He has an extensive regional theatre resume, including Julian Marsh in 42nd Street, Captain Smith in Titanic, King Triton in Little Mermaid (Rocky Mountain Rep), Ernst in Cabaret (TATC in Indiana), Frederick in Pirates of Penzance at Navy Pier, Count Carl-Magnus in Little Night Music (BoHo Theatre), Aaron in First Date, and the Dentist in Little Shop (Williams Street Rep.)

Allison Deady (The Mother Abbess) was last seen singing Marcellina in Peach State Opera's production of Le Nozze di Figaro, touring with Baltimore Concert Opera, playing Marta in Knoxville Opera's Mefistofele and a member of the Spoleto Festival USA. She also made her company debut with Opera Tampa singing Lola in Cavalleria rusticana. Her career highlights include performances with Chicago Lyric Unlimited, Knoxville Opera, Chautauqua Opera Company, and Nashville Opera. She received her Bachelor of Music and Music Education at SUNY Fredonia and her Master of Music at the University of Tennessee.

Jessie del Rio (Liesl von Trapp) returns to OCTC after appearing in their holiday spectacular, Swingin into the Holidays. Recent credits include Vanessa in In the Heights (Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre) Missy in Marvelous Wonderettes (Priscilla Beach Theatre), and Jovie in Elf the Musical (La Comedia Dinner Theatre).

Brandon Alexander Shawl (Rolf Gruber) lives in Hershey, PA where he also teaches Musical Theatre, Tap, Broadway Tap, and Jazz at One Broadway Dance Academy. Previous credits include Director/Choreographer for Hersheypark Sweet Greets/Sweet Hello (RWS Entertainment Group); Big Top Dreams and The Littlest Tree (Hersheypark/RWS Entertainment Group); The Velveteen Rabbit (Roanoke Children's Theatre); A Charlie Brown Christmas Spectacular (Kings Island/RWS Entertainment Group); Newsies, Big Fish, Will Rogers Follies, Hello Dolly (Alluvion Stage Company); Legally Blonde (Stage Right!).

"The Sound of Music" runs at the Hughes Performing Arts Center on August 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, and 12 at 7:30pm with matinees on August 4 and 11 at 2:00pm. Tickets range from $25-$30. For more information or to reserve your seats, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.