Cabrillo Music Theatre presents The Sound of Music

The hills will be alive in Thousand Oaks as Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its brand-new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC. THE SOUND OF MUSIC opens on Friday, July 22nd, and plays until Sunday, July 31st, at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC marked the final collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, and boasted a book by playwrights Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.
When a postulant, Maria, proves too high-spirited for religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. Maria's growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain. THE SOUND OF MUSIC ran on Broadway for over 1,400 performances and won five Tony Awards. It spawned a movie that earned five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and has become a perennial favorite for generations. The show's memorable songs include, "My Favorite Things," "Edelweiss," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," and "The Sound of Music."

Cabrillo Music Theatre's brand new production features two songs written by Richard Rodgers for the movie, "I Have Confidence," and "Something Good."

Surrounding Cabrillo's THE SOUND OF MUSIC will be a variety of special events. In order to accommodate the demand for tickets, an additional performance has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 27th, at 11:00AM. This full performance will feature large discounts for seniors, plus free parking at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. In addition, Cabrillo will host sing-a-longs after all matinee performances by the fountain outside the Civic Arts Plaza, continuing the excitement of the show long after the curtain comes down.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC will be directed by Cabrillo Music Theatre's Artistic Director, Lewis Wilkenfeld. Darryl Archibald Musical Directs and conducts the Cabrillo Music Theatre Orchestra, and Heather Castillo provides the Choreography. The production stars Cabrillo favorite Shannon Warne (SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS and the 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR) as Maria Rainer, while Tom Schmid (Broadway's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN) makes his Cabrillo debut as Captain Georg von Trapp. Also starring are Southern California theatre veteran Michael G. Hawkins (Cabrillo's 42ND STREET) as Max Detweiler, Laura Cable (National Tour of CATS) as the Baroness, and opera performer/director Marilyn Anderson as the Mother Abbess.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC performs July 22nd through the 31st at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Considered by many to be the perfect family musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC is thoroughly appropriate for all ages.