Curtain Rises In Avon Lake on MGP's "The Sound of Music"

Tonight is opening night for Mighty Goliath Productions' The Sound of Music at Performing Arts Center. Performances are Feb. 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. with an additional Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.

The show, which debuted on Broadway in 1959, is a perennial favorite show based on the true story of Maria Rainer, a spirited young postulant, who was sent to serve as a governess for Captain Von Trapp, a widower with seven children.

The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical features well-known songs including "Climb Every Mountain," "Edelweiss,” "My Favorite Things," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "The Sound of Music.”

Playing the role of Maria Rainer will be MGP veteran Beth Whittington Van Horn. will reprise his signature role of Captain von Trapp.  Attorney Douglas Brill will play the role of Max while Colleen Kane plays the elegant role of Elsa. 

A young cast comprised of Tia Karaplis, Jenna Stack, Anna Renkel, Jacob Ingrassia, Brandon Schumacker, Lily Kozub and Isabela Moner will play the von Trapp children.

This year’s show is directed by Casey Wolnowski and produced by Lynn Maslinski and Fiona Walker. The music is under the direction of Lorene Coughlin and the orchestra is under the direction of Jim Lucas. Michelle Sabol is the choreographer.

Proceeds from the all-volunteer show benefit the school district's performing arts programs.

Tickets purchased in advance are only $10. Tickets purchased at the door are $15 for adults and $11 for students and seniors. 

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Hartsel’s Automotive and Rio Coffee Brewery (both in Avon Lake) or at www.ticketspigot.com.  Visit www.mightygoliath.com for more information, email tickets@mightygoliath.com or call 440-933-2886.