Classes & TalksThursday, November 5
The Halls Are Alive With the Sound of Music
Thursday, November 5 · 5:30-7 p.m. · Dominican University Performing Arts Center
- When
- Thursday, November 5 · 5:30-7 p.m.
- Where
- Dominican University Performing Arts Center7900 Division Street · River Forest, IL · 60305
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About this event
Did you know The Sound of Music has roots in River Forest?
In 1958, as Rodgers and Hammerstein were developing their new musical, a letter from Broadway arrived for a Dominican Sister at what was then Rosary College (now Dominican University). It sparked a friendship and a series of handwritten letters that helped shape one of the most beloved musicals of all time.
This evening tells the story of Sister Gregory Duffy, OP, and her collaboration with a theatre professor from the western suburbs. Hear the stories, see archival materials up close, and learn a piece of history that has rarely been shared beyond the Dominican community.
Moderated by Sister Priscilla Wood, OP. Presented by the St. Catherine of Siena Center at Dominican University.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Martin Recital Hall, Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest, IL
Admission is free; donations are appreciated. Please reserve your seat in advance.
From Dominican University Performing Arts Center
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