Birmingham Is Alive With The Sound Of Music
Put together an undeniably classic film like The Sound Of Music, the talents of Andrew Lloyd Webber's young protege Connie Fisher from 'How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, plus a top venue in the City of Birmingham, and you have an unbeatable combination that is sure to blow any audience away this summer.
Showing until the 21st of August at the Birmingham Hippodrome, this production of the ageless Rodgers and Hammerstein musical faithfully sticks to the movie version of the Von Trapp family and their plight to escape Austria as it is about to come under the control of Germany.
Connie Fisher seemed the perfect choice for The Sound Of Music so does she fulfill her star potential? By most accounts of her performance, she certainly does.
On opening night, The Midlands crowd gave Connie and The Sound Of Music cast a rapturous standing ovation after a stunning 2 and a half hour performance that had everyone tapping their feet and humming along to the timeless and unforgettable tunes.
Connie brings a breathless enthusiasm and verve to the role of the trainee nun who turns in her habit to become the governess of seven precocious children.
She even manages to hold her own against the incredibly cute and extremely talented co-stars that play the Von Trapp children. They have the "awww factor" in buckets, and sing their little hearts out to the classic songs of the 1965 movie like The Lonely Goatherd, So Long, Farewell and perhaps the most well known song, Do-Re-Mi.
Captain Von Trapp is played by Michael Praed, who successfully manages to prevent the children from shamelessly stealing every scene with his own considerable singing talent.
With other strong supporting performances from Marilyn Hill Smith as the Mother Abbess and Martin Callaghan as Max, not a minute goes by where you find yourself wondering how near the end of the show is.
Even without the music, this production of The Sound Of Music in the center of Birmingham provides a visually impressive experience with its stage sets and lighting, but it's the songs that are the true stars of the show and the way that they are delivered to the audience with incredible passion and power.
The enduring appeal of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Climb Every Mountain and Edelweiss, along with the title track itself, still pack an emotional punch. It makes you want to head off to the closest mountaintop and start singing at the top of your lungs.
If you're anything like me, completely tone deaf and unable to string more than 2 or 3 recognisable musical notes together, then avoid the overwhelming urge to sing along. Simply sit back, relax and enjoy. If you haven't got this down as a family treat for the school summer holidays, then I would recommend that it's added as one of the "must" things to do.
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Showing until the 21st of August at the Birmingham Hippodrome, this production of the ageless Rodgers and Hammerstein musical faithfully sticks to the movie version of the Von Trapp family and their plight to escape Austria as it is about to come under the control of Germany.
Connie Fisher seemed the perfect choice for The Sound Of Music so does she fulfill her star potential? By most accounts of her performance, she certainly does.
On opening night, The Midlands crowd gave Connie and The Sound Of Music cast a rapturous standing ovation after a stunning 2 and a half hour performance that had everyone tapping their feet and humming along to the timeless and unforgettable tunes.
Connie brings a breathless enthusiasm and verve to the role of the trainee nun who turns in her habit to become the governess of seven precocious children.
She even manages to hold her own against the incredibly cute and extremely talented co-stars that play the Von Trapp children. They have the "awww factor" in buckets, and sing their little hearts out to the classic songs of the 1965 movie like The Lonely Goatherd, So Long, Farewell and perhaps the most well known song, Do-Re-Mi.
Captain Von Trapp is played by Michael Praed, who successfully manages to prevent the children from shamelessly stealing every scene with his own considerable singing talent.
With other strong supporting performances from Marilyn Hill Smith as the Mother Abbess and Martin Callaghan as Max, not a minute goes by where you find yourself wondering how near the end of the show is.
Even without the music, this production of The Sound Of Music in the center of Birmingham provides a visually impressive experience with its stage sets and lighting, but it's the songs that are the true stars of the show and the way that they are delivered to the audience with incredible passion and power.
The enduring appeal of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Climb Every Mountain and Edelweiss, along with the title track itself, still pack an emotional punch. It makes you want to head off to the closest mountaintop and start singing at the top of your lungs.
If you're anything like me, completely tone deaf and unable to string more than 2 or 3 recognisable musical notes together, then avoid the overwhelming urge to sing along. Simply sit back, relax and enjoy. If you haven't got this down as a family treat for the school summer holidays, then I would recommend that it's added as one of the "must" things to do.
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Want a great deal on an airport hotel? Head over to gosimply.com, where you'll find outstanding bargains on Bristol Airport hotels, Glasgow Airport hotels and Prestwick Airport hotels, along with great offers at 21 other major UK airports.
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