Musical Numbers
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- Notes
- The musical numbers listed appeared in the original production unless otherwise noted.
- † Sometimes replaced by "Something Good", which was written for the film version.
- ‡ Replaced by "The Lonely Goatherd" in the 1998 revival.
- In some productions, "My Favorite Things" follows "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" in the thunderstorm scene, while "The Lonely Goatherd" is shifted to the concert scene.
- Many stage revivals have also included "I Have Confidence" and "Something Good", which were written (by Richard Rodgers) for the film version.
- Although many people believe that "Edelweiss" is a traditional Austrian song, it was in fact written for the musical and did not become known in Austria until after the film's success.
- The Ländler dance performed by Maria and the Captain during the party is only loosely based on the traditional Austrian dance of the same name.
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