The Rogers Little Theater will be performing “The Sound of Music”
RLT To Present ‘Sound of Music’ As Final Presentation of 25th Anniversary Season
ROGERS, Ark. — The Rogers Little Theater will be performing “The Sound of Music” July 29-31, Aug. 4-7 and Aug. 11-14 as the last presentation of the theater’s 25th Anniversary Season.
Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays on the RLT stage at 116 S. Second St. in the Rogers Historic District. Dinner theater starts an hour before show time.
Music is by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse; suggested by "The Story of The Trapp Family Singers." Show is under the direction of Ed McClure.
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she 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 motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.
Tickets are $42 for dinner theater and $15 for balcony seating. For more information or to order tickets and make reservations contact RLT at 631.8988 or visit us at 116 S. Second St., or go to www.rogerslittletheater.org.
Office hours are noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 1-5 p.m. on Wednesdays; and 10-2 p.m. on Saturdays.
The 25th Anniversary Season is sponsored by NWA Media and CitiScapes Magazine and MainStage Productions is sponsored by Beall Barclay, KNWA and KUAF 91.3 FM NPR.
RLT provides live theater experiences for audiences, performers and students, enhancing the Rogers Historic District and creating a regional destination. The theater’s motto, “Places…Everyone,”’ reminds us of the stage manager making the final call before the show, but also speaks to the inclusive nature of the arts in the community.
