Sound of Music Tour and Library of Congress Collaborate on Virtual Exhibition

Playbill reports:

The current North American tour of The Sound of Music and the Library of Congress are collaborating on “Inside the Vault,” a traveling and virtual display that offers a rare look at the creation of the classic musical.

“Inside the Vault” invites audiences to explore archival materials from the Library’s Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II collections that reveal how the show’s songs were conceived and developed. The multimedia experience – including video, printed materials, and digital resources – spotlights the creation of “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “So Long, Farewell” and “The Sound of Music.”

“Inside the Vault” features music and lyric sketches, correspondence, and papers from composer Rodgers, lyricist Hammerstein II, and others whose work shaped the musical. The exhibition also reflects the personal relationships and artistic collaboration that defined the show’s creation.

The display and video resources will be available through dozens of theatres, local schools, and libraries across North America, presenting the exhibition in advance of each city’s engagement. “Inside the Vault” will be displayed in theatre lobbies, creating an immersive, educational experience before and after performances.

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