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Theatre Review: “The Sound Of Music” Is The Perfect Pitch Of Love, Triumph And Harmony

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Maria, a nun who is causing the Abbey trouble is sent off to be governess to Captain Von Trapp’s seven troublesome children. Maria teaches them to sing and Captain Von Trapp to love, but when the Nazis invade Austria, the whole family is forced to flee to safety.

Music is Life! If you don’t fully understand the concept, you will after sitting through the first few scenes of triple-threat Tony Award Winning Director Jack O’Brien’s brand new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s, “The Sound Of Music.” This adaptation presented by Dallas Summer Musicals is worth its weight in every precious commodity on the market! The entire cast and crew should be commended for exemplary showmanship that proved scene after scene that a quality production with equally qualified actors is the only true recipe for success!

With this year marking the 50th anniversary of the film version, it is no small feat to continue to be the most successful movie musical in history, however, this production has to be the best there is as I can’t imagine witnessing a greater combination of extraordinary execution that appeared to be flawless throughout the entire show. In laymen’s terms, no one dared take a potty break until intermission for fear of missing a beat!

The story surrounding Maria (Kerstin Anderson) whose life is forever changed after being sent on a Governess’ assignment in order to fully understand the purpose that God has for her life, has twists and turns that require a strong sense of self and selflessness that newly discovered Pace University student, Kerstin pays the ultimate compliment to. Captain George von Trapp (Ben Davis) has learned through 3rd party intervention that the manner in which he chooses to raise his children, Friedrich (Erich Schuett), Louisa (Maria Knasel), Kurt (Quinn Erickson), Brigitta (Svea Johnson), Marta and Gretl (Audrey Bennett) after the death of their mother, turns into a personal challenge for the Nun-turned Governess who initially discredits herself by admitting she is a rookie. Much to the chagrin of the Von Trapp children, her innocence makes her a ripe candidate for changing the entire game.

As the story unfolds, every character takes on a major role to try to control the destiny of the von Trapp family and each has successes and failures to make a perfect balance of good and evil. The Mother Abness (Ashley Brown), Merwin Foard (Max Detweiler), Elsa Schraeder (Teri Hansen), Rolf (Dan Tracy and Liesl (Paige Silvester) are all outstanding in their portrayal of innocents who all learn valuable lessons from a love that cannot be denied through music that cannot be silenced. Don’t dare miss this production as the show tunes will be with you forever and just in case there’s a blip, “The Sound of Music” Companion, a table book by Laurence Maslon, made available through DSM, is a perfect compliment to preserve the story in its entirety!

“The Sound of Music” is presented by the Dallas Summer Musicals November 3-22 at Music Hall Fair Park

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Tracee Bond

Tracee is a movie critic and interviewer who was born in Long Beach and raised in San Diego, California. As a Human Resource Professional and former Radio Personality, Tracee has parlayed her interviewing skills, interest in media, and crossover appeal into a love for the Arts and a passion for understanding the human condition through oral and written expression. She has been writing for as long as she can remember and considers it a privilege to be complimented for the only skill she has been truly able to master without formal training!