The Sound of Music Live! (2015): Cast & Plot
The Sound of Music Live! is a 2015 music drama directed by Coky Giedroyc and Richard Valentine, starring Kara Tointon as Maria, Evelyn Hoskins and Amy Snudden. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Directors
- Coky Giedroyc and Richard Valentine
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ITV 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 live TV production brings the beloved musical to the stage, dramatizing the story of Maria and the Von Trapp family. Set in Austria just before World War II, it follows Maria, a young postulant who becomes a governess to the seven children of the widowed Captain Von Trapp. Through music and kindness, she brings joy and harmony back into their lives, while also finding love. The story culminates with the family's decision to leave Austria and seek a new life elsewhere.
The Sound of Music Live! Cast & Characters
Kara Tointon leads the cast as Maria, with Evelyn Hoskins as Liesl von Trapp and Amy Snudden as Brigitta von Trapp. Directed by Coky Giedroyc and Richard Valentine; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Coky Giedroyc
- Co-director Richard Valentine
- Kara Tointon as Maria
- Evelyn Hoskins as Liesl von Trapp
- Amy Snudden as Brigitta von Trapp
- Guy Trundle as Friedrich von Trapp
Also Starring in The Sound of Music Live!
· 20 more- Martha Otterburn Gretl von Trapp
- Jessica Burden Marta von Trapp
- Ellen Coleman Louisa von Trapp
- Zac Lester Kurt von Trapp
- Maria Friedman Mother Abbess
- Julian Ovenden Captain von Trapp
- Katherine Kelly Baroness Elsa Schraeder
- Alexander Armstrong Max Detweiler
- Paul Jesson Admiral von Schreiber
- David Bamber Herr Zeller
- Paul Copley Franz
- Jane How Baroness Elberfeld
- James Lailey Baron Elberfeld
- Mel Giedroyc Frau Schmidt
- Peter Vollebregt Lieutenant Oberman
- Claire Oberman Frau Zeller
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- Julie Atherton Sister Margaretta
- Norma Atallah Sister Berthe
- Jon Tarcy Rolf Gruber
- Imelda de los Reyes Sister Sophia
More from Coky Giedroyc and Richard Valentine
More films directed by Coky Giedroyc and Richard Valentine, best-rated first: How to Build a Girl, Greatest Days, How to Build a Girl and Lane 9.
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 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Maria Rainer, Kara Tointon Rainer, a postulant at Nonnberg Abbey in Salzburg, spends a quiet day contemplating life high in the mountains. When she returns to the abbey, she is told by the Mother Abbess that she is to become the new governess for the von Trapp children. Arriving at the von Trapp home, Captain von Trapp greets her with cool reserve, and the children march in with military precision. Maria soon learns that the Captain has emotionally shut himself off since the death of his wife, and she decides to win the children over by teaching them to sing, hoping music will open their hearts and earn the family’s trust.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sound of Music Live!, scene by scene
The Sound of Music Live! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Sound of Music Live!.
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 is the postulant from Nonnberg Abbey who becomes the von Trapp children’s governess?
The Sound of Music Live! Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “音乐之声 (ITV直播版)” and “사운드 오브 뮤직 라이브!”.
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- 音乐之声 (ITV直播版)
- 사운드 오브 뮤직 라이브!
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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 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Sound of Music Live! released?
The Sound of Music Live! was released on December 20, 2015.
Who directed The Sound of Music Live!?
The Sound of Music Live! was directed by Coky Giedroyc and Richard Valentine.
More films by Coky Giedroyc Who is in the cast of The Sound of Music Live!?
The Sound of Music Live! stars Kara Tointon as Maria, Evelyn Hoskins as Liesl von Trapp and Amy Snudden as Brigitta von Trapp, among 24 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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