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THE SOUND OF MUSIC COMING TO MALAYSIA?
A brand new international production of the world’s most beloved musical – THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming to Malaysia for the first time this December.
CASTING SEARCH NOW IN MALAYSIA
A casting search is now on in Malaysia for 18 children, ages six to 14, to be part of the musical as members of the famous von Trapp children.
The legendary musical, produced by Broadway International Group, Simone Genatt, and Marc Routh and presented by Base Entertainment Asia. It will take stage at the Palace of Culture in Kuala Lumpur, also known as The Istana Budaya.
DIRECTED
This highly acclaimed original production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is directed by three-time Tony Award-winner and Broadway veteran Jack O’Brien.
Comes directly from the NETWorks Presentations National Tour, which has entertained audiences for more than three years across North America.
The production is choreographed by Danny Mefford and has Music Supervision by Andy Einhorn.
SUCCESSFUL BROADWAY MUSICALS
THE SOUND OF MUSIC is one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time – it won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, as well as the Grammy Award for Best Show Album.
It has since entertained generations of audiences within live productions across the world and inspired the beloved film starring Julie Andrews, which won five Oscar Awards, including Best Picture.
The film is ranked as one of the highest grossing movies of all time. An Emmy-winning television special starring Carrie Underwood was watched by 44 million people.
1ST INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL AFTER PANDEMIC
Datuk Jared Lim, Chairman of Base Entertainment Asia said, “It is huge for Malaysia to be having its first international musical after a 2.5 years hiatus because of the pandemic.
With the overwhelming response we received for The Phantom of the Opera – Kuala Lumpur 2019, we have put Malaysia on the map for international touring musicals.
Now with the brand-new Broadway production of The Sound of Music not only premiering
in Kuala Lumpur, but also auditioning for local children to star in it.
We are taking arts and live entertainment in Malaysia to another level by bridging local and Broadway talent on an international platform.”
A LONG WAIT DURING THIS PANDEMIC
“It has been a long wait during this pandemic . We are very happy to be able to finally bring another renowned international musical to Malaysia after the highly-successful The Phantom of the Opera in 2019.
-Chantal Prudhomme, Chief Executive Officer of Base Entertainment Asia said,
These are exciting times for the live entertainment and arts scene in Malaysia because with THE SOUND OF MUSIC premiering in Kuala Lumpur. We are further setting a precedence to present more international productions in the country.
Also with the auditions, to be able to give local talent the chance to star in an international production from Broadway with professional actors is not only a dream come true, the possibilities of where this opportunity will take them are endless.”
“We have been eager to bring this beautiful production to Asia for years and are certain that Kuala Lumpur is an ideal city for this highly anticipated global tour,”
-Simone Genatt and Marc Routh, Executive Producers of Broadway International Group said in a joint statement.
Genatt and Routh have worked on various international productions of THE SOUND OF MUSIC for over 25 years.
Including producing the 1997 Broadway Revival and five global tours as part of Broadway Asia, a production, management, and licensing company in the Asia Pacific region.
