The international touring production tells a story of love, family, and standing up to tyrants.
Thanks to the 1965 Oscar-winning film starring the iconic Julie Andrews, the musical and its songs have become an indelible part of mainstream consciousness.
As well-known as the musical is, people might think they know exactly what to expect when they watch the stage play It’s the story of a singing family with seven kids set to cheerful music – what else could it be?and stars Jill Christine Wiley in the lead role of Maria, offers up something new, even for those who grew up with the musical.
“I think what’s really special about this production particularly is how grounded it feels. There’s a political undertone that I think people forget about “There’s something really special about the way in which the gravity of what these characters are going through without sacrificing any of the fun and the kids and the family and love and music – all of that is incorporated into a wonderful package in this show,” she added.
There’s an entire number that explains the breakup between the captain and his one-time fiancee Baroness Elsa Schrader – played by the Philippines’ own Karylle Tatlonghari in a slinky standout performance. And spoiler alert, it comes down to political differences.
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