Not "One of favourite things"
by DrRick on 2013-12-20National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - OttawaUnfortunately, I was not very impressed with this production if the Sound Of Music. It paled in comparison to the off-broadway version in Toronto. First what I liked: the actress who played Maria was a talented actress and singer. She was believable in the part. I also liked the performances of Max and the Baroness. The actor who played Captain Von Trapp came across like a lounge lizard. But the greatest disappointment were some of the actors who played the Von Trapp children. Most notably, Kurt was played by a 20-yr-old plus actor with a clear 5-o'clock shadow and a beer gut. He was so goofy. What were the casting people thinking???? Two of the girls and grettel played the roles straight and well! I think this production was doomed by very poor casting choices. Better luck next time