The Stratford Festival kicks off the 2015 season with a preview of the beloved movie musical, The Sound of Music.
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic returns to the festival stage for the first time in 14 years.
Previews get underway today.
Newcomer Stephanie Rothenberg will take the iconic role of Maria Rainer, while Ben Carlson will play Captain von Trapp .
Director Donna Feore says the show is one of her all time favourites, and calls it a gift to be able to stage it in Stratford.
Based on a true story, The Sound of Music follows the von Trapp family overcoming great adversity through the love of family and the healing power of song.