Hard to believe that this year is the 60th anniversary of the film version of “The Sound of Music.” in South Bay Musical Theatre is presenting the stage version of the musical Sept. 27-Oct. 18 at the Saratoga Civic Theater.
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Lauren D’Ambrosio plays Maria in South Bay Musical Theatre’s production, and Brad Satterwhite plays Captain von Trapp. For the film version, Doris Day was seriously considered for the role of Maria along with Leslie Caron, Ann Bancroft and Grace Kelly, before Julie Andrews landed the role. Walter Matthau was actually tested for the role of Captain von Trapp, with other names like Yul Brynner and Bing Crosby also floated for the part before Christopher Plummer, who famously hated the movie, was cast.
The show portrays seven von Trapp children, but the real family had 10 children. In SBMT’s production, Liesl von Trapp is played by Coraline Christian, while the six younger children are double-cast.
Tickets for “The Sound of Music” are $27-$59, at SouthBayMT.com or 408-266-4734.
Saw the Beach Boys last month at the Mountain Winery. What a beautiful setting. Still to come: Abba, the Concert Tribute, Sept. 22; America Sept. 28. And more to come through October. www.mountainwinery.com
The annual family-friendly Sacred Heart Carnival is Friday Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13, 5-10:30 p.m. both evenings. What would a carnival be without corn dogs, cotton candy, rides and bingo? And for those over 21, there will be a cantina to quench your thirst. A variety of entertainment is planned, from the Los Gatos Ballet to Hula Halau O Kanela Noeau. Sacred Heart Parish is located at 13718 Saratoga Ave.
A new documentary, “September 5” takes a look at the behind the scenes broadcasting of the 1972 Munich Olympics. It is close to my heart because at age 21, I was part of the ABC Sports crew at the scene. To say it was emotional is an understatement. It propelled Roone Arledge to president of ABC News and Sports and Jim McKay to a world-renowned newscaster, not just a sportscaster, when Peter Jennings had to leave to cover a story in Lebanon. It’s worth a look and is streaming now.
Hikers are invited to join Let’s Hike Saratoga along the Villa Montalvo Lookout Trail on Sept. 13, 8-9 a.m. Meet at the Lot 2 trailhead at 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga at 7:50 a.m. Register and fill out a liability waiver at http://bit.ly/47nG97j.
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