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Carrie Underwood, 'Sound of Music': Songstress to Play Iconic Role on Live Musical Broadcast

James White

Carrie Underwood is becoming a part of one of the world's most beloved musicals. The country superstar has signed on to appear in NBC's live broadcast of "The Sound of Music," as Maria von Trapp, the role Julie Andrews made famous in the 1965 Oscar-winning film. The exact date for the three-hour event will be announced during the holiday season next year.

"We're thrilled to be presenting the Broadway version of 'The Sound of Music' live," said producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who are known for their work on the hit TV show,"Smash." "Having Carrie Underwood as the star brings it to a new generation who will fall in love with it for the first time as many millions of people already have. It's a particular joy to us as producers to see this amazing artist stretch into new territory with this classic musical."

"Speaking for everyone at NBC, we couldn't be happier to have the gifted Carrie Underwood take up the mantle of the great Maria von Trapp," adds the network's chairman Robert Greenblatt. "She was an iconic woman who will now be played by an iconic artist."

The story, which is set in pre-WWII Austria, premiered on Broadway in 1959, and follows the life of Maria, an aspiring nun, who becomes governess for a widower, Captain von Trapp, and his seven children. Ultimately, she falls in love with the Captain, which sparks questions about her future.

In addition to her illustrious music career, Carrie has had several acting gigs. She appeared on the TV show "How I Met Your Mother" and made her big-screen film debut in 2011's "Soul Surfer."

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December 06 2012 at 4:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Suzy

Just an acting and singing gig?? My goodness, I thought they meant real news, like Carrie was pregnant, or something...

December 02 2012 at 11:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rita Dement

Awesome! Carrie will do a great job. I love her music. She is a precious girl. I wish her the best.

December 02 2012 at 11:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cgenie1

To do a remake of this movie would be like trying to make a remake of Wizard of Oz or Gone with the Wind....Its just not the same nor is it as good. Not saying these new young actors/actresses aren't good, but just not the same as the most loved people in the old movies. Julie Andrews is possibly one of the best singer to have graced the earth thus far. She continues to entertain us to this day, and has never failed us. Good luck to Carrie, I am sure she will do well, but she just isn't Julie...

December 02 2012 at 4:37 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
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cheercurlz

They are not doing a remake of the movie. They are staging "The Sound of Music" as it appeared as a Broadway show when it first opened in 1959. Mary Martin ( Larry "J.R. Ewing of "Dallas" Hagman was her son ) was the first "Maria." This show has had many revivals on Broadway and in regional theater. Even high schools have put on productions.

December 02 2012 at 4:45 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
busymissnanci

think most everyone can act just to diffreent degrees. If she sings well enough, no one will care. Love Carrie, and everything she does. She is definitely a "role model" among her peers, and a truly sensational, down-to-earth lady.

December 02 2012 at 2:43 PM Report abuse -3 rate up rate down Reply
Cindy

Carrie has a beautiful voice. Time will tell if she can act or not.

December 02 2012 at 1:40 PM Report abuse -3 rate up rate down Reply
Darren

plain and simple the only reason she is doing this is because she in no longer top news

December 02 2012 at 11:53 AM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
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rcbcjmh_janet

Obviously, no one saw her performed one of Julie Andrews' song on a musical special that honored " The Sound of Music" a few years ago. Not only did she looked stunning - she brought the house down with a standing ovation. Carrie had a full blown orchestra that performed as back up music. Tony Bennett was sitting on the front row giving two thumbs up. I am sure the producers remember the night and she came highly recommended. This is on youtube and Charlene Theron introduced her. It was a great performance.

December 02 2012 at 10:41 AM Report abuse -3 rate up rate down Reply
cheercurlz

It just occurred to me that country singer Gary Morris appeared on Broadway as Jean Valjean in "Les Miserables." His version of "Bring Him Home" (from the show) is probably the best performance of this song out of all the "Jean Valjeans" who have ever sung (sang?) it. So Carrie very well be a wonderful (and certainly beautiful) "Maria."

December 02 2012 at 10:21 AM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
Hitmanblues

good for her

December 02 2012 at 8:14 AM Report abuse -3 rate up rate down Reply

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