The celebrated and acclaimed award-winning production ‘The Sound of Music’ will come to Madinat Theatre in Dubai next month.

Organised by Popular Productions from March 31 to April 16, it is considered to be the best-loved and most successful movie musical in history, having won five Oscars, including the award for Best Picture. Its soundtrack stands in history as the best-selling musical of all time going Platinum more than 12 times. Its landmark score by Rodgers and Hammerstein includes some of the most beloved songs in the American songbook including “My Favourite Things", "Edelweiss", "Climb Ev’ry Mountain", "Do Re Mi", "The Lonely Goatherd", "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the wonderful title song.

Based on a true and moving story, The Sound Of Music recalls the touching and dramatic memories of novice nun Maria and the Von Trapp family, united through a love of music and their struggle to freedom as their beautiful homeland of Austria faces occupation, just prior to the Second World War.

A smash hit in multiple countries and winner of the Timeout Dubai Nightlife Award for Best Theatrical Production, this lavish production features a stellar cast and orchestra from London’s West End alongside talented UAE performers. This critically acclaimed production is the ultimate feel-good musical and its spirited, romantic and enduring story will once again enchant audiences throughout the UAE.

Returning to the stage in the leading role of Maria is Lucy Hunter-James who previously played the role to great acclaim in Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar. Lucy has performed in a host of musicals in Dubai and London, including Oliver!, Blood Brothers, Sweet Charity, Annie and The Wizard of Oz. Alongside her, Olivier Award Nominated Paul Robinson will play Captain von Trapp. His West End credits include appearances as Don Lockwood in Singin’ In The Rain at London’s National Theatre and appearances Strictly Gershwin (Royal Albert Hall) and High Society (Shaftesbury Theatre).

Co-starring in the production will be the renowned soprano and actress Margaret Preece in the role of Mother Abbess. Margaret has performed the role over a thousand times in London’s West End at the London Palladium and on tour in the UK and internationally. Her multitude of credits includes Operas and West End musicals. Christopher Blades will play Max Detweiler. He has appeared in the West End productions of The Phantom of the Opera, Street Scene and has a host of operatic credits to his name all around the world.

Further cast includes: Katherine Glover as Liesl (Avenue Q/ Seussical), Kara Lane as Baroness Elsa Schraeder (Evita/Anything Goes/Oklahoma) and Matt Parsons as Rolf. Playing the all-important von Trapp children are a fantastic team of talented Dubai performers, selected from hundreds of auditionees from all over the UAE.

The Producers of The Sound of Music said: “The Sound of Music is one of our most requested productions internationally and we are delighted to be bringing the production back to Dubai where it began its remarkable journey in 2011. Once more, we have a fantastic cast and it promises to be a real treat for audiences. The Sound of Music is a brilliant story of an extraordinary family, and this show, in particular, is the perfect musical for families to experience."

Tickets will be priced at Dh200 ($54.4) for Balcony seats, Dh225 ($61.2) for stalls and Dh250 ($68) for VIP stalls.

“We are offering very competitive prices for tickets. There will also be an ‘early bird’ discount offer and family ticket pricing exclusively for the first weekend of performances. We look forward to welcoming our audiences to this wonderful show in March and April.” – TradeArabia News Service