
The Sound Of Music
Oct 14 - Oct 19, 2025
2 Hours 50 Minutes
Including 20-Minute Intermission
Schuster Center
Description
For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.
Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience, and the power of music.
Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “Edelweiss,” THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Oscar®-winning film, which continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.
BROADWAY BOOK CLUB
Immerse yourself in the themes and times of THE SOUND OF MUSIC with these books curated by Dayton Metro Library librarians! Check out the Broadway Book Club: The Sound Of Music!
Age Recommendation
Dayton Live encourages you to research titles and decide what is appropriate for you and your party before tickets are purchased. All audience members must have a ticket, regardless of age. For the consideration of all patrons, children on laps and/or babes in arms are not permitted at most presentations.
Accessibility
We recognize that the heart of an arts organization will always be the people we bring together and experiences we share.
The Saturday matinee performance will be sign interpreted and/or audio described upon request. Please let the ticket agent know at least two weeks before the performance if you would like either of these services when you order your tickets from Dayton Live. Please understand that while we will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations, certain requests may not be able to be honored.
For detailed accessibility information, including seating, audio, and sign interpretation please visit our Accessibility page.
Parking
The Arts Garage, on the northwest corner of Second and Ludlow Streets, open for all performances at the Schuster Center and Victoria Theatre. The Arts Garage is owned and operated by Dayton Live, so parking there actually helps support the arts venues used by all our great arts organizations. For more parking information, visit our Directions & Parking page.
Ticket Information
Dayton Live is the only outlet authorized to sell tickets to events at the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, PNC Arts Annex, and The Loft Theatre.
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Group Tickets
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Dayton Live Ticket Office
937-228-3630
Photo:
Kevin Earley (Captain Georg von Trapp) and Cayleigh Capaldi (Maria Rainer) with the von Trapp Children (l to r) Ariana Ferch (Liesl), Eli Vander Griend (Friedrich), Ava Davis (Louisa), Benjamin Stasiek (Kurt), Haddie Mac (Brigitta), Ruby Caramore (Marta), Luciana VanDette (Gretl) in THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.
Plus service fees. Prices subject to change.
Extend Your Experience
Background On Broadway
Join us 60 minutes before each performance of THE SOUND OF MUSIC for BACKGROUND ON BROADWAY! You’ll learn about the development, history, and artistry of the show. This free event is held in the Schuster Center’s 4th Floor Lobby. You must have a ticket to that day’s performance.
DLCA Family Broadway Studio: The Sound Of Music
DLCA FAMILY BROADWAY STUDIO: THE SOUND OF MUSIC offers families a distinctive opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Broadway. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
DLCA Stage & Sip: The Sound Of Music
STAGE & SIP redefines the traditional theatre experience for adults ages 21 and up. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!