The Sound of Music Live! (2013): Cast & Plot
The Sound of Music Live! is a 2013 family drama directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller and Rob Ashford, starring Carrie Underwood as Maria Rainer, Ariane Rinehart and Michael Nigro. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Directors
- Beth McCarthy-Miller and Rob Ashford
- Original language
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English - Studio
- NBC Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sound of Music Live! About?
The premise of The Sound of Music Live! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This television special presents a live adaptation of the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music. Country singer Carrie Underwood stars as Maria von Trapp, performing the iconic roles and songs live from Grumman Studios in Bethpage, New York. Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the broadcast, which originally aired on NBC in 2013, explored the potential for live televised musical productions. Julie Andrews, who famously portrayed Maria in the 1965 film, personally supported Underwood’s casting.
The Sound of Music Live! Cast & Characters
Carrie Underwood leads the cast as Maria Rainer, with Ariane Rinehart as Liesl von Trapp and Michael Nigro as Friedrich von Trapp. Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller and Rob Ashford; 57 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Co-director Rob Ashford
- Carrie Underwood as Maria Rainer
- Ariane Rinehart as Liesl von Trapp
- Michael Nigro as Friedrich von Trapp
- Joe West as Kurt von Trapp
Also Starring in The Sound of Music Live!
· 53 more- Peyton Ella Gretl von Trapp
- Grace Rundhaug Marta von Trapp
- Ella Watts-Gorman Louisa von Trapp
- Audra McDonald Mother Abbess
- Stephen Moyer Captain Von Trapp
- Laura Benanti Baroness Elsa Schrader
- Christian Borle Max Detweiler
- Sophia Anne Caruso Brigitta von Trapp
- Elena Shaddow Sister Sophia
- John Bolger Admiral von Schrieber
- Meg Donnelly Understudy Louisa
- C.J. Wilson Herr Zeller
- Sean Cullen Franz
- Jordan Lage Chorus
- Kristine Nielsen Frau Schmidt
- David Hull Chorus
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- Michael Park Baron Elberfeld
- Brandon Henschel Lieutenant
- Ashley Brown Chorus
- Charlie Williams Chorus
- Cameron Adams Nun
- Marty Lawson Chorus
- Sydney Morton Chorus
- Laura Shoop Chorus
- Rema Webb Chorus
- Autumn Hurlbert Chorus
- Margot de la Barre Chorus
- Michael Campayno Rolf Gruber
- Christiane Noll Sister Margaretta
- Nikki Renée Daniels Chorus
- Gina Ferrall Chorus
- Jennie Ford Chorus
- Rayanne Gonzales Chorus
- Megan Sikora Chorus
- Matt Wall Chorus
- Wendi Bergamini Nun
- Jessica Molaskey Sister Berthe
- Ward Billeisen Chorus
- Jake Boyd Chorus / Understudy Rolf
- Stowe Brown Postulant / Nun
- Catherine Brunell Frau Zeller
- Paula Leggett Chase Baroness Elberfeld
- Adrienne Danrich Chorus
- Bob Gaynor Chorus
- Joy Hermalyn Chorus
- Andrea Jones-Sojola Chorus
- Leah Horowitz Chorus
- Shannon Lewis Chorus
- Linda Mugleston Chorus
- Georgia Stitt Chorus
- Alex Michael Stoll Chorus
- Karl Warden Chorus
- Samantha Zack Chorus
The Sound of Music Live! Plot Summary
What happens in The Sound of Music Live! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Maria Rainer, Carrie Underwood, a young postulant at Nonnberg Abbey in Salzburg, spends a quiet day reflecting on the mountains, the wind in the pines, and the sense that she might be meant for something beyond the walls she’s known. When she returns to the abbey, the Mother Abbess, Audra McDonald, informs her that she is to become the new governess for the von Trapp children, a role that will thrust her into a bustling, disciplined household she has yet to meet.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sound of Music Live!, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Sound of Music Live!?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who advises Maria at Nonnberg Abbey about her feelings for the Captain?
The Sound of Music Live! Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “サウンド・オブ・ミュージック・ライブ!” and “La Mélodie du Bonheur - Le Spectacle”.
- Also known as
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- サウンド・オブ・ミュージック・ライブ!
- La Mélodie du Bonheur - Le Spectacle
- 音乐之声(NBC直播版)
- サウンド・オブ・ミュージック・ライブ！
- Sunetul muzicii în direct!
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The Sound of Music Live! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sound of Music Live!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sound of Music Live!?
The Sound of Music Live! runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was The Sound of Music Live! released?
The Sound of Music Live! was released on December 5, 2013.
Who directed The Sound of Music Live!?
The Sound of Music Live! was directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller and Rob Ashford.
More films by Beth McCarthy-Miller Who is in the cast of The Sound of Music Live!?
The Sound of Music Live! stars Carrie Underwood as Maria Rainer, Ariane Rinehart as Liesl von Trapp and Michael Nigro as Friedrich von Trapp, among 57 credited actors.
Does The Sound of Music Live! have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sound of Music Live! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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