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The final collaboration between Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein, The Sound of Music, was destined to become one of the most beloved musicals of all time, adored by many all around the world.  Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, this musical captures a personal tale of growth and hope during World War II. The Sound of Music tells the tale of young postulant Maria Rainer, who has trouble fitting into the rules and regulations of Nonnberg Abbey.   She is sent by the Mother Abbess to serve as the governess for seven children, Maria transforms the Von Trapp family home from a place filled with austere rules and regulations to one filled with joy, laughter, and music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children--and their widower father, Captain Von Trapp. With the Mother Abbess’ blessing, and to the children’s delight, Maria follows her heart, and Maria and the Captain marry. Upon returning home from their honeymoon, Maria and the Captain learn that their beloved Austria has been taken over by the Nazis, and the retired Captain is ordered to report for immediate service in the Nazi Navy. A family singing engagement at the Kaltzburg festival (navigated by their friend Max) buys the family time to make a   narrow escape. Their Austrian convictions compel Maria, the Captain, and the children to flee over the mountains into Switzerland to safety, taking the words of the Mother Abbess to heart: “Climb every mountain… till you find your dream.”