Now playing at the Majestic Theatre is ‘The Sound of Music’ and last night’s opening performance played to a full house. The show is the story of Maria, a postulant who is sent to work as a governess to a large family when she begins to second guess her decision to become a nun. Eventually she falls in love with the children and their widowed father Captain von Trapp. The Captain opposes the Nazis so when he is ordered to accept a commission in the German navy he and Maria flee Austria with the children.

The action begins at the Nonnberg Abbey as the nuns perform ‘Preludium’ and transitions smoothly into one of the audience’s favorite scene that includes Maria singing ‘The Sound of Music.’ As soon as the von Trapp children enter the stage they captivate the audience, especially Gretl, the youngest. Melody Betts, who portrays Mother Abbes, closes out the first act with her amazing rendition of ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain.’ Kerstin Anderson and Ben Davis work well together as Maria and Captain von Trapp and their chemistry makes the show work. Highlights include Maria and the children’s ‘Do-Re-Mi’ and Maria and Mother Abess’ ‘My Favorite Things.’ This family friendly musical appeals to both fans of the show as well as newcomers and is a must see.

‘The Sound of Music’ runs until Sunday September 18, 2016. Upcoming performances are Thursday at 7:30p.m., Friday at 8p.m., Saturday at 2p.m. and 8p.m. and Sunday at 7:30p.m. Tickets start at $30 and are available online, by phone at (800) 982-ARTS (2787) and at all Ticketmaster outlets including the Majestic Theatre box office.

Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 226-5700