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Pop Culture Significance
The Sound of Music is by far the most well-known and beloved musical. Over sixty years after the release of the movie, it is estimated to have been seen by over 200,000,000 people globally. As of 2017, it held the record as having earned the third highest box-office gross of all time in the United States, and eighth worldwide. It is also annually still performed on stages around the globe. To learn more about the development of the award-winning story's popularity, visit:
2025 Marks 60th Anniversary
On March 2, 1965 movie The Sound of Music premiered in the United States. Shortly there afterwards, the movie was released around the world. This year marks the 60th anniversary celebrations in Salzburg. From tours to performances to a new year-round exhibition at Schloss Leopoldskron, there is something for everyone.
Global Cultural Phenomena
It is important not to forget our collective cultural past. Therefore, we are undertaking a global outreach to collect and archive information, stories, and items about the play and movie, The Sound of Music. We intend to honor Rodgers & Hammerstein and Lindsay & Crouse's award-wining story, which has touched the lives of so many people and played an important role in entertainment and pop culture.
"The movie we saw the most growing up was The Sound of Music." -Lin-Manuel Miranda, entertainer
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Collecting Your Sound-of-Music Story
We'd like to hear about your experiences with The Sound of Music! When was the first time you saw the movie? Were you ever in a play production? To learn more on how you, or someone you know, can contribute to our project, Your Sound-of-Music Story, visit: