IT TOOK ME MONTHS AGAIN TO WATCH A MUSICAL AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE (BELFAST). This time, I watched the Sound of Music with a limited engagement in Northern Ireland as part of its UK tour. Honestly, I dont know well the film and the musical's scripts, so somehow watching it is quite new and exciting for me!
The musical was the talk of the town again when BBC(UK) searched the lead role by online public (viewers) voting thru its program, How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?. The competition was aired in the summer of 2006 and Connie Fisher declared as the winner among the 10 finalists. The prodctiion was opened in West End in November 2006 at Palladium Theater. The first international production premier was held in 1961, but it was first opened in Broadway at Lunt-Fontane Theater in 1959.
Connie's peformance brought the audience in a nostalgic mood from start to finish. The stage set-up, props, backdrop, including lighting were superb which provides a "real" effect to the scenes. Unforgettable scenes include: Maria and the children singing Do-Re-Mi, and Mother Abbess' rendition of Climb Ev'ry Mountain!
For additional info about the production, visit this LINK; and for its forthcoming shows, click HERE.
