The Sound of Music Live!
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical is performed live for TV audiences.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- TV Movie, Drama, Family, Music
- Director
- Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Carrie UnderwoodMaria Rainer
Stephen MoyerCaptain Von Trapp
Laura BenantiBaroness Elsa Schrader
Christian BorleMax Detweiler
Audra McDonaldMother Abbess
Ariane RinehartLiesl von Trapp
Michael CampaynoRolf Gruber
Sophia Anne CarusoBrigitta von TrappP
Peyton EllaGretl von TrappM
Michael NigroFriedrich von Trapp🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was The Sound of Music Live! released?
- The Sound of Music Live! was released on December 5, 2013.
- How long is The Sound of Music Live!?
- The Sound of Music Live! has a runtime of 2h 15m.
- Where can I track The Sound of Music Live!?
- You can track The Sound of Music Live! on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












