Mother Abbess — The Sound of Music Live! Character Profile

About Mother Abbess

The wise and compassionate head of the abbey where Maria serves as a novice, providing spiritual guidance and ultimately encouraging Maria to follow her heart.

Character Facts

Played by

Audra McDonald

Appears in

The Sound of Music Live! (2013)

Role

Supporting

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• Marta von Trapp (Grace Rundhaug)
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• Frau Schmidt (Kristine Nielsen)
• Kurt von Trapp (Joe West)
• Baron Elberfeld (Michael Park)
• Sister Margaretta (Christiane Noll)
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