Sound Of Music
The hills will come alive this February, as Cinnamon Life in partnership with Broadway Asia International introduces Broadway theatre to Sri Lanka with the Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian Production of the Sound of Music.
Rekindling fond memories of raindrops and roses and whiskers on kittens, this spectacular event promises to be a memorable experience for the entire family. The show will be staged at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre from 14th to 18th February, 2018.
‘The Sound Of Music’, will be the first-ever event of its calibre to be performed in Sri Lanka, and will help to pave the way for Cinnamon Life, to host even more large-scale entertainment productions in the future. All sets, production equipment as well as cast and crew members will be brought in especially for the event.
A world-class musical that has captured the hearts of audiences the world over, The Sound of Music is one of the most critically-acclaimed productions in the history of musical theatre. Having won six Tony Awards and five Academy Awards, this production has been staged at major venues around the world. As Colombo joins this list of venues, twelve children from our own country will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform alongside a critically acclaimed cast.
As the country’s hospitality trendsetter Cinnamon Life is the proud organiser of the first Broadway theatre production to be staged in Sri Lanka. An event of this calibre is in line with Cinnamon Life’s mission to transform Colombo into a vibrant entertainment hub, and is a significant milestone in the country’s entertainment industry.
The Sound of Music will be the inaugural production in an ongoing partnership between Cinnamon Life and Broadway Asia International, one of the largest production, management, distribution, licensing and touring companies of live entertainment in the Asia Pacific region. In the past two decades the company has staged dazzling theatrical performances in 400 cities in over 40 countries, winning more than 50 global theatrical awards through its much collaboration.
Sharing his thoughts on the project, President Leisure Sector of John Keells Holdings Krishan Balendra stated that Cinnamon Life is spearheading the opportunity to bring world-class entertainment to Sri Lanka, especially against the backdrop where tourism is set to be the prime foreign exchange earner for the country. He went on to say that world-renowned classics like The Sound of Music will showcase memorable performances that can captivate audiences, and in turn hype up Colombo’s entertainment scene.
This exciting venture is just the first step in Cinnamon Life’s efforts to redesign Sri Lanka’s entertainment landscape. Projects of this nature will undoubtedly raise the brand diversify the country’s entertainment offerings, and in turn contribute to the national target to achieve five million tourists by 2025.
Cinnamon Life at present has opened auditions for children between the ages six-fifteen who are interested in playing the Von Trapp Children for the event that is to take place early next year. Auditions will be closed on 21 December.
The Theatre shows will come alive from 7.30 to 10.00 pm. on 14th to18th February 2018 with a reiterating show from 3.00 to 5.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The Tickets priced at Rs. 20,000/- under main category, Rs. 15,000/- under the second, Rs. 10,000/- under the third and Rs. 7,500/- under the fourth category are now available for purchase on Cinnamon Life’s online website ‘www.cinnamonboxoffice.com’.
For details call, 011 2161161 or log onto www.cinnamonboxoffice.com.
Cinnamon Life presents Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian, the Really Useful Group production of The Sound of Music powered by American Express, Destination partner Sri Lanka- Tourism Promotion Bureau, Airline partner- SriLankan Airlines, Skills Development partner- British Council. Banking Partner- Nations Trust Bank Private Banking, Inbound Travel partner – Walkers Tours, Print Media and Web partners- The Sunday Times, Daily Mirror, Daily FT, Life Online, Daily Mirror.lk, Hi Magazine and HI TV, Creative partner-JWT, Print partner Anim8 and Outdoor Media partner- Emerging Media.
