A Richly Entertaining Revival of 'The Sound of Music'
Nikolai Foster's revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical has finally arrived on stage, and it is a richly entertaining experience that honors its serious intent. The real-life story of the Von Trapp family's flight from occupied Austria is more than just a melodic tale – it's also a story of personal loss, political integrity, and the healing power of music.
The musical is set against the backdrop of Nazi occupation in Austria, but the tone is more hopeful than harrowing. The title song launches into a rambunctious first half, driven by Maria's dreams and desires for love and family. Molly Lynch shines as Maria, delivering a tremendous performance that showcases her guitar hero flourish. Her character's antics on stage are endearingly full-throttle, with Lynch scrambling through pools and over rocks in Michael Taylor's mountain set.
Meanwhile, David Seadon-Young brings gravity to the role of Captain von Trapp, a widowed father caught between his duty as a military officer and his desire for family life. His character is a walking wounded soul, lost in grief that disfigures his enjoyment of family life. The contrast between his flat, humourless dialogue and the soaring musical numbers created by Rodgers and Hammerstein's collaboration is striking.
The production, directed by Nikolai Foster, ripples with feeling, especially in the first half. This is where the real magic happens, with tune after lilting tune taking center stage. Hammerstein's lyrics are drolly unforced, while Rodgers' melodies filtered to alpine purity create a sense of timelessness and longing.
The second half of the musical is busier, with plot twists and reprises that keep the audience engaged. Seadon-Young delivers Edelweiss with a memorably forlorn defiance, while the little Von Trapps shine in Ebony Molina's choreography, embracing their roles as surrogate family members. The show's central characters are adrift with loss, but Lynch's Maria helps them all to play – to sing, dance, and feel again.
Overall, Foster's revival of 'The Sound of Music' is a richly entertaining experience that honors its serious intent. It's a story about hope, resilience, and the power of music to bring people together in times of adversity. With its talented cast, stunning set design, and memorable performances, this musical is sure to leave audiences humming long after the curtain call.
Nikolai Foster's revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical has finally arrived on stage, and it is a richly entertaining experience that honors its serious intent. The real-life story of the Von Trapp family's flight from occupied Austria is more than just a melodic tale – it's also a story of personal loss, political integrity, and the healing power of music.
The musical is set against the backdrop of Nazi occupation in Austria, but the tone is more hopeful than harrowing. The title song launches into a rambunctious first half, driven by Maria's dreams and desires for love and family. Molly Lynch shines as Maria, delivering a tremendous performance that showcases her guitar hero flourish. Her character's antics on stage are endearingly full-throttle, with Lynch scrambling through pools and over rocks in Michael Taylor's mountain set.
Meanwhile, David Seadon-Young brings gravity to the role of Captain von Trapp, a widowed father caught between his duty as a military officer and his desire for family life. His character is a walking wounded soul, lost in grief that disfigures his enjoyment of family life. The contrast between his flat, humourless dialogue and the soaring musical numbers created by Rodgers and Hammerstein's collaboration is striking.
The production, directed by Nikolai Foster, ripples with feeling, especially in the first half. This is where the real magic happens, with tune after lilting tune taking center stage. Hammerstein's lyrics are drolly unforced, while Rodgers' melodies filtered to alpine purity create a sense of timelessness and longing.
The second half of the musical is busier, with plot twists and reprises that keep the audience engaged. Seadon-Young delivers Edelweiss with a memorably forlorn defiance, while the little Von Trapps shine in Ebony Molina's choreography, embracing their roles as surrogate family members. The show's central characters are adrift with loss, but Lynch's Maria helps them all to play – to sing, dance, and feel again.
Overall, Foster's revival of 'The Sound of Music' is a richly entertaining experience that honors its serious intent. It's a story about hope, resilience, and the power of music to bring people together in times of adversity. With its talented cast, stunning set design, and memorable performances, this musical is sure to leave audiences humming long after the curtain call.
This revival of 'The Sound of Music' looks 
! I love how they balanced the serious tone with Maria's energetic vibes 
and Molly Lynch's performance as her is 
! David Seadon-Young's Captain von Trapp is super nuanced, it's like you can feel his pain 
. The set design is stunning 
and I love how they used the music to tell the story, it's not just about the songs 
. The little Von Trapp kids are adorable 
! It's all so well done 
, I'm gonna go watch it now 
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, and David Seadon-Young's portrayal of Captain von Trapp is giving me all the feels 
? And that mountain set Michael Taylor designed is straight fire 
I was on a giant hamster wheel and my cat was running next to me... anyway, speaking of Austria, have you tried those new apple strudels from the bakery downtown? They're TO DIE FOR 
I just saw 'The Sound of Music' 
! Molly Lynch as Maria was on fire 
And David Seadon-Young's Captain von Trapp had me feeling all the feels 
. The set design was stunning 
. I loved how it wasn't too sappy or cheesy, just a beautiful story about hope and resilience 
. Definitely recommend it to anyone who loves musicals! 
. I mean, she's all about love and family and stuff, but where's the edge? In the original, she's all about rebellion and breaking free from the convent. This revival is just too wholesome for me 
I'm kinda meh on this revival of 'The Sound of Music'. Don't get me wrong, it's got all the fixin's - a talented cast, great set design, and catchy tunes 
. I mean, we're glossing over some pretty dark stuff - like, have you seen the real-life footage of the Von Trapp family's escape? It's not all rainbows and mountain goats 
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. The Von Trapp family's story is a reminder that even in darkness, there's always hope for a brighter tomorrow 
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The way they brought out Maria's dreams and desires was so inspiring, especially Molly Lynch's performance - she totally rocked that stage! And I gotta say, the way the story weaves together personal loss, politics, and music is super fascinating. The set design was insane too 
. And that Molly Lynch as Maria? Unbelievable talent right there! 
! The whole production just feels so fresh and exciting, I'm already counting down until the next show 
. The set design is also stunning, feels like I'm right there in the Alps! 
. The cast is on point, especially Molly Lynch as Maria - she's got some serious pipes on her! 
), but Foster and co. kept it grounded in a way that felt authentic.
. At the same time, David Seadon-Young's performance as Captain von Trapp was so compelling, it made me feel all his emotional pain 
. The set design and choreography were also super impressive! Overall, this musical is a great reminder that music has the power to bring people together and help them heal during tough times 
. The production does have its moments, especially in the first half, and Molly Lynch shines as Maria 
. The second half feels a bit disjointed and some of the plot twists are kinda predictable 
. Overall, it's a solid production, but maybe not the most memorable one I've seen recently