The Sound of Music Live!(2013)
“The beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical is performed live for TV audiences.”
Overview
The Sound of Music Live! is a television special that was originally broadcast by NBC on December 5, 2013. Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the special was an adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway musical The Sound of Music, starring country singer Carrie Underwood as Maria von Trapp, performed and televised live from Grumman Studios in Bethpage, New York. Meron felt that if the telecast were successful, the concept could become "another kind of entertainment that can exist on TV." By her request, Underwood's casting as Maria was personally endorsed by Julie Andrews, who starred in the 1965 film.
Director
Beth McCarthy-Miller
Studio
NBC Studios
Cast
Carrie Underwood
as Maria Rainer
Stephen Moyer
as Captain Von Trapp
Laura Benanti
as Baroness Elsa Schrader
Christian Borle
as Max Detweiler
Audra McDonald
as Mother Abbess
Ariane Rinehart
as Liesl von Trapp
Michael Campayno
as Rolf Gruber
Sophia Anne Caruso
as Brigitta von Trapp
Peyton Ella
as Gretl von Trapp
Michael Nigro
as Friedrich von Trapp
Grace Rundhaug
as Marta von Trapp
Ella Watts-Gorman
as Louisa von Trapp
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
NBC Studios • Sony Pictures Television • Storyline Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sound of Music Live!?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Sound of Music Live! (2013).
What is The Sound of Music Live! about?▼
The Sound of Music Live! is a television special that was originally broadcast by NBC on December 5, 2013. Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the special was an adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway musical The Sound of Music, starring country singer Carrie Underwood as Maria von Trapp, performed and televised live from Grumman Studios in Bethpage, New York. Meron felt that if the telecast were successful, the concept could become "another kind of entertainment that can exist on TV." By her request, Underwood's casting as Maria was personally endorsed by Julie Andrews, who starred in the 1965 film.
Who directed The Sound of Music Live!?▼
The Sound of Music Live! was directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller and released in 2013. It is a tv movie, drama, family, music film.
How long is The Sound of Music Live!?▼
The Sound of Music Live! has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
Who stars in The Sound of Music Live!?▼
The cast of The Sound of Music Live! includes Carrie Underwood as Maria Rainer, Stephen Moyer as Captain Von Trapp, Laura Benanti as Baroness Elsa Schrader, Christian Borle as Max Detweiler, Audra McDonald as Mother Abbess and more.
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