STORY: Broadway's classic musical Sound of Music debuts in Hong Kong
SHOOTING TIME: April 16, 2024
DATELINE: April 17, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:23
LOCATION: HONG KONG, China
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the musical "The Sound of Music"
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIMONE GENATT, Global producer of musical "The Sound of Music" 
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JACK O'BRIEN, Original director of musical "The Sound of Music"
4. various of the musical "The Sound of Music"

STORYLINE:

The international tour of "The Sound of Music," the Broadway's classic musical, made debut on Tuesday at the Xiqu Centre in Hong Kong, commemorating its 65th anniversary.

As famous as the 1965 namesake film, the stage production has captivated a global audience with its heartwarming and healing narrative, making it one of the world's most cherished musicals.

Due to an overwhelming response from the Hong Kong audience, the organizers have decided to add 24 additional performances to accommodate the demand. Simone Genatt, the global producer of the musical, expressed her delight about performing in Hong Kong.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIMONE GENATT, Global producer of musical "The Sound of Music"
"What we love the most about coming to Hong Kong is that it draws people of all ages who love this music, who know these songs, who can sing them at home, and this story resonates with Hong Kong audiences."

The production is directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien. 

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JACK O'BRIEN, Original director of musical "The Sound of Music"
"Our appreciation of bringing this wonderful musical to Hong Kong which is, of course, an international city, (is immense). Why wouldn't you want to hear? Why wouldn't we want to share it with you? So, in an odd way, we feel like we're coming home, and that's a great pleasure."

The Hong Kong performances will run from April 16 to June 9.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hong Kong, China.
(XHTV)