*Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44122 Phone: 440-247-8955 E-mail: cvlt@cvlt.org Website: www.CVLT.org <http://www.cvlt.org/>* The Sound of Music to be heard at CVLT this winter, November 15 - December 15 *Beloved Musical Returns to CVLT Stage After 30-Year Hiatus* CHAGRIN FALLS, OH — The hills are alive once again as Chagrin Valley Little Theatre proudly presents the beloved masterpiece THE SOUND OF MUSIC, opening November 15 and running through December 15, 2024 as part of CVLT's 95th Season. The hit musical features music by Richard Rogers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay & Russell Crouse as suggested by "The Trapp Family Singers" by Maria Augusta Trapp. Performances on CVLT’s main stage will take place Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM with Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM on Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, and 15. Tickets are available $23 with a $4 discount for seniors, students, and military. A special performance on December 1 will support Friends of WomenSafe, sponsored by Junction Auto Family, featuring complimentary concessions provided by the organization. Under the direction of Mason Stewart, with musical direction by Oliver Deak and choreography by Jordon Matthew, this production features a talented cast of local actors and on-stage musicians bringing to life the play inspired by the true story of Maria Rainer and the von Trapp family. Abby Longshore stars as the spirited postulant Maria, alongside Cory Bryner as Captain von Trapp and Adair Arko as Mother Abbess. This enchanting show features familiar songs including "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," and "Edelweiss." Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II Austria, the musical tells the story of a high-spirited novice who brings music and joy back to the von Trapp family while navigating her own path between religious calling and romantic love. CVLT’s production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is its first in three decades, and also marks the 75th anniversary of the theatre’s building at 40 River Street. The production takes a fresh approach to the familiar material. “This production is focused on the emotions and relationships at the core of the story,” says producer Allie Morrison, “with bold choices that transcend the traditional period setting and staging. We’re presenting this timeless classic in an intimate way that we hope will connect audiences with its messages of love, courage and family like never before.” The production includes actors with an age range spanning eight decades, and showcases two rotating casts of talented young performers as the von Trapp children, ensuring fresh energy and exceptional performances throughout the run. The "Edelweiss Cast" performs November 15, 22, 24, 30 and December 6, 8, 14, while the "Do-Re-Mi Cast" takes the stage November 16, 23, 29 and December 1, 7, 13, 15. Tickets for THE SOUND OF MUSIC are available 24/7 at the CVLT.org website. For ticket inquiries and reservations, please contact the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Box Office at (440) 247-8955 or via email at BoxOffice@CVLT.org. Phone sales are available from 1-6 PM, Tuesday through Friday, with the box office opening two hours before all performances. Due to limited parking and construction projects in Chagrin Falls, early reservations and arrival are highly recommended. CVLT is located at 40 River Street in historic Chagrin Falls Village. THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com <http://www.concordtheatricals.com> ### Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through individual and corporate contributions. Our programming is made possible in part by the citizens of Cuyahoga Country through Cuyahoga County Arts and Culture and by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.