CEBU, Philippines - Genting Hong Kong announced that Resorts World Manila, its world-class integrated resort in the Philippines, will be staging a new musical production, The Sound of Music, from October 15 to December 11, 2011 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Manila .
Resorts World Manila (RWM) reinvigorates a timeless tale that has enthralled generation after generation of audiences worldwide. The production will be headlined by established and upcoming Filipino talents and powered by state-of-the-art visual effects.
The Story
A musical by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, The Sound of Music is the story of a young postulant, Maria Rainer, who is appointed governess of the seven children of widower Captain Georg von Trapp. She teaches them the rudiments of music and allows them to discover a talent for singing they never once thought they possessed. In the process, the Captain's cold and stern heart turns soft towards his children, while the stiff, professional relationship he once had with Maria gives way unexpectedly to love. Soon, they find themselves threatened by uncertainties of wartime as they struggle to build a new life together.
The Cast
Headlined by Filipino powerhouse Broadway talents, Maria is played by theater veteran Joanna Ampil with Cris Villonco as her alternate. Meanwhile, the strict but loving Captain Georg von Trapp is reprised by Audie Gemora with Ed Feist as alternate. The quiet and understanding Mother Abbess is portrayed by Pinky Marquez with Sheila Francisco as alternate. The role of the charming and ambitious Max Detweiler is shared by Miguel Faustman and Robbie Guevara. The captain’s fiancée, Baroness Elsa Schraeder, is played by Pinky Amador and Lynn Sherman. Liesl, the eldest of the von Trapp siblings is portrayed by Tanya Manalang with Rachel Coates alternating. Rolf, Liesl’s love interest, is depicted by Marvin Ong and Bryan Homecillo.
“RWM presents The Sound of Music” will run from October 15 to December 11, 2011 at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Manila . For more information, please visit Resorts World Manila website www.rwmanila.com.