Albuquerque’s Kimo Theatre is hosting a run of the classic musical The Sound of Music this fall.
In this youth edition of the musical, the New Mexico Young Actors-presented show features 45 actors from around Albuquerque, all of whom are between the ages of 9 and 19.
With the help of a live band, the performance will bring to life the timeless music of the songwriting duo comprising composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. In 1943, the pair came together after each one already had established distinguished careers under their belts with other collaborators.
The Sound of Music was the 11th and final collaboration of the pair, who had already churned out a number of hits over multiple decades, including South Pacific, Oklahoma!, and The King and I. The story centers on an idyllic musical Austrian family who must escape from invading Nazis.
Musicals like this may choose to use brochure printing to create music sheets, playbooks, and audience programs.
The Sound of Music: Youth Edition, presented by New Mexico Young Actors, is offering schoolday shows on November 19 and 20 at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm each day, and public performances on November 21 and 22 at 2:00 pm. Tickets range from $6 to $15 and the performances are all taking place at the KiMo Theatre at 423 Central Ave NW in Albuquerque.
