Who came up with the idea of the sound of music?

Answer 1

Rogers and Hammerstein created, if that is the word, the PLAY from the saga of the Von Trapp family of Austria, circa l938,. the play, which I saw in l962 or so, while called a musical comedy is essentially devoid of the latter, excepting some very childish sight gags on the order of ( Hey there Hi There Ho thee) a la Mickey Mouse in the beginning. The play has one good angle of having a powerful anti-war message without recourse to Gunplay, missing bodies , incoming shells, or even air-raid sirens. the separation angst breaking up an intact family is a powerful argument not known to be used in ALLIED war-related films- excepting maybe Glenn Miller and that was made well after the WAR was won., Separation angst is more common as a plot device in songs-where it is usually temporary and hopeful- Please Mr. Postman, Concerto For Lovers, etc..Not necessarily war-oriented. ( All My Lovings was a mere business trip).

Answer 2

Rodgers and Hammerstein. They were as publicity conscious as, say Walt Disney, not modesty blokes. all advertising for the play screamed (Rodgers and Hammerstein"s The Sound of Music!) There was a road-company variant for touring troupes of actors ( double duty for the Bandwagon buses! and this was known in some locales- like Williamsport, Pa, where I saw the play- under the alternate title- One Family Sings- same story, plot, music, etc.