The National Tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music"
The Sound of Music is one of the world's most popular musicals. Most people have seen the movie at least once in their lives and avid theatergoers have likely seen a numerous amount of productions throughout the years. The 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is a charming family musical that delights young and old, alike, in addition to carrying social and political themes that continue to resonate, even in today's political climate. I actually re-watched NBC's 2013 live broadcast of the musical a few months ago and was really struck by the message that the musical carries of taking a stand against the heinous acts of government officials, even when what is happening does not effect you directly. The musical has a surprising amount to say about politics in the its second act, even though all you see at a glance is "Do-Re-Mi" and "My Favorite Things." The touring production that played at El Paso's Plaza Theatre this past weekend was an incredibly