New Performance Date Added for “The Sound of Music” in Moncton

soundmusic The Capitol Theatre, in partnership with the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra’s Tutta Musica is proud to announce that, due to overwhelming demand, a new performance has been added for The Sound of Music, on Sunday, February 21st at 7 pm. This professional musical theatre production will be presented at the beautiful Capitol Theatre from February 18th to 21st, 2016, as follows:

· Thursday, February 18 – 9 am (student matinee – sponsored by Anglophone East School District)

· Thursday, February 18 – 7 pm (Opening Night)

· Friday, February 19 – 7 pm

· Saturday, February 20 – 2 pm (matinee)

· Saturday, February 20 – 7 pm

· Sunday, February 21 – 2 pm (Sing-a-long performance, where the audience can join in and sing each song with the cast!)

· Sunday, February 21 – 7 pm (Tickets go on sale Monday, January 25th at 10 am)

This production of The Sound of Music will be directed by Marshall Button, with musical direction by Antonio Delgado.

“We are thrilled with the public’s response to our upcoming production. Although tickets are still available for all shows, with high demand and still four weeks to opening night, it was necessary to add another show,” said Button.

In addition to the full cast announced in December, a highly creative team is already hard at work on the production. Long-time musical theatre director Michael McArdle takes on the role of Costume Designer and Université de Moncton graduate and recent participant in the world-renowned Banff School Sylvain Ward joins the team as Set Designer; and Kevin McIntyre (La Revue acadienne, Radio-Canada) as videographer. Suzanne Bourque (Academy of Classical Ballet and Modern Dances) and Jennifer Mendoza as choreographers, Linda Langille (BMHS Music Teacher) as vocal coach and Holly Waltz as accompanist and music consultant. The Capitol Theatre’s Andrew Williams is the Lighting Designer.

Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE
Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp

The story behind this world-renowned musical features a young postulant who proves too high-spirited for the religious life, is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon, they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis who demand the Captain’s immediate service in their navy. The family’s narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre.

The collaboration of the Capitol Theatre and Tutta Musica will see the creation of musical theatre at its best: a fully professional production with actors, live orchestra, dancers, and technicians of both national and local acclaim. Tickets (three pricing levels, taxes and charges included):

· $37.50

· $48.50

· $82.50 (Preferred seating, plus pre-show reception)

Tickets for The Sound of Music’s Sunday evening show will go on sale Monday, January 25th at 10 am at the Capitol Theatre Box Office (811 Main Street, Moncton). They can also be purchased by calling 506-856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922 or online, at www.capitol.nb.ca.

Presented by Royale.