Northern State University's School of Fine Arts is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with Aberdeen Community Theatre to stage a new production of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's beloved musical "The Sound of Music."

Under the direction of Brian T. Schultz, musical direction of Michael Skyles, and orchestral direction of Christopher Stanichar,"The Sound of Music" is set to enchant audiences Oct. 15-19 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. This collaboration unites the talents of the NSU Opera-Theatre program and Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony with the incredible artistic, administrative and volunteer staff of the Aberdeen Community Theatre.

Complete performance, casting and ticketing information may be found on the Aberdeen Community Theatre website: https://www.aberdeencommunitytheatre.com/

Inspired by the book "The Trapp Family Singers" by Maria Augusta Trapp, "The Sound of Music" is set in Austria in 1938 and tells the story of the irrepressible Maria as she begins to doubt her vocation, leaving her convent to become governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp, a widower and retired naval officer. She soon turns the captain's orderly life upside down and instills a love of music in him, as well as in each of his children's hearts. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a difficult decision that will change their lives forever.

Featuring a treasure trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "The Sound of Music," "My Favorite Things," "Do-Re-Mi" and "Sixteen Going on Seventeen," "The Sound of Music" won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars in the much-loved 1965 film version featuring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.