Do you love "The Sound of Music," the award-winning movie musical released in 1965? Well, you might love it even more when you learn the true story behind the Julie Andrews classic. Maria and the von ...

(Reuters) - Maria von Trapp, a member of the Austrian family whose escape from Nazi Germany and subsequent musical career inspired the famed musical "The Sound of Music," has died at the age of 99, ...

Members of the Von Trapp family gather in January 1984 in Stowe, Vt., to celebrate the 76th birthday of Maria Von Trapp, seated center. Her family members are standing from left: Werner; Eleonore; ...

"The Sound of Music" is celebrating it's 60th anniversary this year, and the celebrations include a return to theaters starting Sept. 12. But what happened to the real family behind the Julie Andrews ...

It's still operational (and growing) 75 years later. During a visit in December, I enjoyed delicious food and learned more about the family's fascinating history. "The Sound of Music" ends with the ...