THE HILLS ARE ALIVE AGAIN IN SAN DIEGO

🎭 A Broadway Classic Returns

Some musicals never really go out of style. The Sound of Music is one of them.

The beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is heading back to the San Diego Civic Theatre from May 26–31, 2026, bringing a fresh North American tour to a whole new generation of theatergoers 

👉 Tickets and info: https://www.broadwaysd.com/upcoming-events/the-sound-of-music-2026/

🎼 The Songs Everyone Somehow Already Knows

Even if you’ve never seen the musical on stage, you definitely know the soundtrack.

“My Favorite Things.”
“Do-Re-Mi.”
“Edelweiss.”
“Climb Ev’ry Mountain.”

At this point, these songs feel less like musical theater numbers and more like part of pop culture itself. And honestly, hearing them performed live with a full orchestra just hits differently.

⛰️ Why This Story Still Works

Part of what keeps The Sound of Music timeless is that underneath all the music and scenery, it’s still a story about resilience, family, and finding hope during uncertain times.

The production follows Maria and the von Trapp family as they navigate love, change, and the growing tension surrounding World War II-era Austria 

And somehow, decades later, audiences still connect with it.

✨ A New Take on a Familiar Favorite

This touring production is directed by acclaimed Broadway director Jack O’Brien, who describes the show as a rediscovery of ideas and staging that audiences haven’t fully seen before 

So while the heart of the musical stays the same, this version aims to feel more emotionally detailed and visually refreshed without losing the classic charm people expect.

🎬 Still One of the Biggest Movie Musicals Ever

Fun fact: the 1965 film adaptation recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and remains one of the most successful movie musicals of all time 

Which honestly explains why people keep introducing it to new generations like it’s some kind of family tradition.

🌟 Final Thoughts

There’s a reason The Sound of Music keeps coming back. It’s comforting without feeling outdated, emotional without trying too hard, and filled with songs people somehow remember word-for-word.

And for a few nights in San Diego, those hills are alive all over again.