Arts & Theater

January 2, 2014

Sound of Music Skip Kelley Youth Production Opens Jan. 17

The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild’s Skip Kelley Youth Production this year is the beloved musical “The Sound of Music,” directed by Bradley Allen.

When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon, they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the captain’s immediate service in their navy. The family’s narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre.

With music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, the show is sponsored by Lake Health.

The show runs Jan. 17 through Feb. 2. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. All tickets are $14.

Geauga Theater is located at 101 Water St. in Chardon. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.geaugatheater.org or call the box office at 440-286-2255.