The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music is considered one of the most beautiful and well-loved musicals of all times. Who does not know this musical? Maybe the younger generation but my little girl is not one of them.

Belle was introduced to this wonderful musical when she learned that their ballet recital for this year will be The Sound of Music.  From that day, she's been watching the movie regularly and has learned to love all the songs.

Belle has been dancing since March 2010 at Dainty Slippers Ballet.

Here's a short clip of her first favorite song Do-Re-Mi (June 2011)

They are now full swing in their rehearsals. I think their class (Primary) will be performing three dances during the show. Their recital is less than two months away which will be at the CCP Small Theater on December 28. I was able to take a short video during one of their initial practices (July 2011.)  Their performance is really something to look forward to!

I got very excited when I learned that Resorts World Manila will be staging The Sound of Music in the New Performing Arts Theater from October to December 2011 this year.  Belle will be able to see "the hills come alive" live in Manila!  Among her favorite songs are The Sound of Music, Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things, The Lonely Goatherd, Sixteen Goin' on Seventeen and So Long, Farewell.

Last October 14, the day before the actual run, Belle and I were given the chance to watch the Preview. My sister Ruth who was sick that time gave her pass to us.  What a treat!  My husband would have loved to come but the pass was for 2 persons only.  So he just watched the movie "Reel Steal" while waiting for us.

The Preview show was only open to the media and their guests.

The Sound of Music is a love story of a young governess Maria Rainer and the stern Captain Von Trapp. The Captain is a widower who has seven mischievous but very talented children. It's a heartwarming story of family love expressed in beautiful songs that will capture the hearts of everyone.

Stairs in Resorts World Manila. Nice ad!

It's obvious that Belle can not contain her excitement while waiting for the show to start!

Only the press with valid IDs can take photos or videos during the show.  I still tried taking pictures hoping I will not be caught by the ushers. Pasaway talaga!  The pictures below were taken using my IPhone. I'm so sorry they're not very clear but they're still worth sharing.

Joanna Ampil as Maria Rainer singing "The Sound of Music"

Captain Georg Von Trapp (Audie Gemora) introducing his 7 children to Maria.

Liesl and Rolf singing "Sixteen going on Seventeen"

Baroness Elsa Shraeder played by Pinky Amador.

Party for the Baroness

There was a 15-minute intermission.  By this time, around 9:45pm, Belle was getting so sleepy because it's already past her bedtime.  But she's doing her best to stay awake so she can watch the 2nd act. 

Wedding scene at the abbey

Von Trapp family singers at the Salzburg Festival. The Captain singing "Edelweiss"

Curtain Call

Great cast!

The show was great, the cast was amazing and the lighting, sound and costume designs were all exceptional!  Music was rendered by The Manila Philharmonic Orchestra.  I've been able to watch several musical plays here and abroad (London) but The Sound of Music in RWM has a much more spectacular production because of the life-size set and accompanying video animation from the LED screen. Indeed a visual treat!

Belle might have fallen asleep before the show ended but the experience will stay with her forever!  Louie would also like to watch the show so there will be a 2nd time for me hopefully soon :)

Last photo op before doing home.

Special thanks to Jeman Villanueva of Orange Magazine TV for assisting us during the show.

You can still catch the The Sound of Music until December 11, 2011. Tickets are available at the Resorts World Manila Box Office (836-6333, 908-8833) and all TicketWorld outlets (811-9999.) Do not miss it, get your tickets now!