Sound Of Music
Seattle

About the New Sound of Music National Tour

This production of The Sound of Music marks a landmark return of one of the most beloved musicals in theater history to stages across North America. Produced by Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations, the tour launched on September 5, 2025 in Utica, New York before its official opening run at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. from September 9 through October 5, 2025. Since then, the production has traveled to Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Austin, Memphis, Detroit, Greensboro, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Cleveland, Los Angeles, San Diego, Costa Mesa, Reno, San Jose, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, and many more cities, with the tour continuing through 2027.

Director Jack O’Brien previously helmed the musical’s 2015–2016 national tour and has been praised for stripping away some of the more sentimental elements that have accumulated around the show over the decades, delivering a vibrant, romantic rediscovery of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. The creative team also includes choreographer Danny Mefford, scenic designer Douglas Schmidt, costume designer Jane Greenwood, lighting designer Natasha Katz, sound designer Jonathan Deans, musical supervisor Andy Einhorn, and hair and wig designer Tom Watson, with casting by The Telsey Office.

Meet the Cast

The touring cast is led by Cayleigh Capaldi as Maria Rainer, making her national tour debut. Capaldi brings fresh energy to the role, having previously starred Off-Broadway and in the West End in Titanique and as Elsa in the U.S. regional premiere of Frozen. A Columbia University and Berklee College of Music graduate, she has also built a following of over 300,000 on social media. Kevin Earley stars as Captain Georg von Trapp—a role that comes full circle for him, as his acting career began playing Kurt in The Sound of Music at age eleven. He was most recently seen on Broadway in Old Friends alongside Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga.

The cast also features Kate Loprest as Elsa Schräder (Broadway: First Date, Hairspray), Ariana Ferch as Liesl, Ian Coursey as Rolf (a University of Michigan Musical Theatre graduate who toured with Dear Evan Hansen), and a talented ensemble of young performers as the von Trapp children. Cast members are subject to change and may vary by performance date.

What Is The Sound of Music?

The Sound of Music is the final musical written by the legendary duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, premiering on Broadway in 1959 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and winning five Tony Awards including Best Musical. The story follows Maria, a spirited young woman training to become a nun at Nonnberg Abbey in Salzburg, Austria, who is sent to serve as governess to the seven children of the widowed Captain Georg von Trapp. Through music, warmth, and determination, Maria transforms the household and falls in love with the Captain—all against the backdrop of Austria’s annexation by Nazi Germany. The 1965 film adaptation starring Julie Andrews became one of the highest-grossing films of all time and won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Iconic Songs You’ll Hear

The Rodgers and Hammerstein score features some of the most recognizable songs in musical theater history, songs that have become woven into the cultural fabric across generations:

• “The Sound of Music” – Maria’s soaring opening number set in the Austrian Alps
• “Do-Re-Mi” – The playful melody that teaches the von Trapp children to sing
• “My Favorite Things” – A comforting list song that has become a holiday and jazz standard
• “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” – The tender duet between Liesl and Rolf
• “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” – The Mother Abbess’s powerful anthem of perseverance
• “Edelweiss” – The Captain’s bittersweet tribute to Austria, written for the musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein (not a traditional Austrian folk song, as is commonly believed)
• “So Long, Farewell” – The children’s charming bedtime number
• “The Lonely Goatherd” – Maria’s yodeling puppet-show number, a crowd favorite

The stage version also includes songs not in the film, such as “How Can Love Survive” and “No Way to Stop It,” giving even moviegoers something new to discover live.

About the Paramount Theatre

Located at 911 Pine Street in downtown Seattle, the Paramount Theatre is one of the finest remaining examples of 1920s theater architecture in the United States. Opened in 1928 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the venue features ornate gold-leaf interiors, soaring ceilings, and a renowned Wurlitzer pipe organ. The Paramount seats 2,807 for theatrical performances across orchestra, loge, and mezzanine levels. Operated by Seattle Theatre Group, it is the city’s premier destination for touring Broadway productions. The theatre is a short walk from the Westlake light-rail station, with multiple parking garages and rideshare pickup areas nearby.

Quick Answers About The Sound of Music in Seattle

When does the show play Seattle? The Sound of Music runs at the Paramount Theatre from June 1 through 6, 2027.

How long is the show? The production runs approximately two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission. It is recommended for ages six and up.

Has The Sound of Music played in Seattle before? Yes. Previous national tours have played at the Paramount Theatre, most recently in 2017. The 2027 engagement marks the first time this acclaimed new Jack O’Brien–directed production visits Seattle.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sound of Music in Seattle

When does The Sound of Music play in Seattle?

The Sound of Music runs at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle from June 1 through 6, 2027. The engagement is part of the production’s extensive North American tour, which launched in September 2025 and is visiting more than 55 cities.

Where is The Sound of Music performing in Seattle?

The show performs at the Paramount Theatre, located at 911 Pine Street in downtown Seattle. The Paramount is a historic 2,807-seat venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is operated by Seattle Theatre Group as the city’s primary Broadway touring house.

Who is directing the current Sound of Music tour?

The production is directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, best known for directing the original Broadway production of Hairspray. O’Brien also directed the previous national tour of The Sound of Music in 2015–2016, and his approach has been praised for delivering a vibrant, romantic reimagining of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

Who plays Maria in the touring production?

Cayleigh Capaldi stars as Maria Rainer in this national tour, making her touring debut. She previously starred Off-Broadway and in the West End in Titanique and played Elsa in the U.S. regional premiere of Frozen. Kevin Earley co-stars as Captain Georg von Trapp. Cast members are subject to change by performance date.

How long is The Sound of Music?

The production runs approximately two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission. It is recommended for audience members ages six and up. The show includes depictions of Nazi iconography and references as part of the historical storyline, as well as use of flashing stage lights.

What songs are in The Sound of Music?

The Rodgers and Hammerstein score features beloved classics including The Sound of Music, Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, Edelweiss, So Long Farewell, The Lonely Goatherd, and I Have Confidence. The stage version also includes songs not in the 1965 film. The score won both the Tony Award and the Grammy Award.

Is this the same production as the 1965 movie?

No. This is a live stage production of the original 1959 Broadway musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein. While the story and many songs overlap with the beloved Julie Andrews film, the stage version includes additional scenes and songs not in the movie, such as How Can Love Survive and No Way to Stop It. The live theatrical experience offers a different and equally powerful way to enjoy the story.

Is The Sound of Music appropriate for children?

The production is recommended for ages six and up. The story is family-friendly and features themes of love, music, and courage. Parents should be aware that the show includes depictions of Nazi uniforms and iconography as part of the historical storyline, as well as use of flashing stage lights.

What is the seating layout at the Paramount Theatre?

The Paramount Theatre features orchestra-level seating divided into four main sections, plus wheelchair-accessible side sections. The balcony includes a loge section available through the Paramount Club and three mezzanine tiers. Note that the Paramount does not have an elevator to the balcony; accessible seating is located on the main floor.

How do I get to the Paramount Theatre?

The Paramount Theatre is located at 911 Pine Street in downtown Seattle, a short walk from the Westlake light-rail station. Multiple parking garages are available nearby, and the area is well served by rideshare pickup and drop-off zones. Seattle Theatre Group recommends arriving early to enjoy the venue’s ornate historic lobby and interiors.

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Where has The Sound of Music played on this tour so far?

The tour launched in September 2025 and has played or is scheduled to play in cities including Washington D.C., Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Austin, Memphis, Columbus, Detroit, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Cleveland, Los Angeles, San Diego, Costa Mesa, Reno, San Jose, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Baltimore, and Birmingham, among many others.

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