Original Sound of Music Star Calls Carrie Underwood Version “Painful to Watch”

Truth rating: 10

2:33 pm, December 6th, 2013

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(Getty Images)

Carrie Underwood’s performance in Thursday’s “The Sound of Music: Live!” has drawn mixed reviews, and at least one member of the original film musical is not being shy in her criticism of the new star.

Kym Karath, who portrayed Gretl Von Trapp in the 1965 movie, watched the broadcast with Charmian Carr (Liesl Von Trapp) and tweeted her thoughts.

“Mystified & disappointed so far by SOM special. So far only happy with Stephen Moyer,” she wrote.

Karath continued, “Must admit some scenes are actually painful to watch.”

Ouch.

And what did she think about Julie Andrews’ replacement?

“Love Carrie Underwood but this role is just not right for her. She is lovely her voice is beautiful but acting is wrong,” tweeted Karath.

But it wasn’t all bad.

The actress wrote, “Enjoying scene with Captain, Herr Detweiler & Baroness. All excellent actors,” and later praised Laura Benanti’s performance.

What did you think of “The Sound of Music LIVE!”?

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The Sound of Music LIVE STREAM!

6:50 pm, December 5th, 2013

LIVE STREAM

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“The Sound of Music: Live!” airs on NBC on Thursday night.

The historic broadcast will be a live, one time only production of the stage musical starring Carrie Underwood and Stephen Moyer in the lead roles of Maria and Captain Von Trapp.

It all gets underway at 8 p.m. eastern time.

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Carrie Underwood on Sound of Music Backlash: “I Know I’m Not Julie Andrews”

Truth rating: 10

7:37 pm, November 27th, 2013

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Carrie Underwood is ready follow in Julie Andrews’ iconic footsteps when she plays Maria in NBC’s upcoming live broadcast of The Sound of Music – but apparently not everyone is excited for the historic production.

In fact, the singer admits she’s gotten a surprising amount of backlash over the project.

“I get hate tweets and stuff like, ‘You’re not Julie Andrews!’” she revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

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Underwood went on, “I know I’m not Julie. Nobody is and I would never pretend that I was… I know my place.”

For the record, Andrews has given her blessing for Underwood to take on the legendary role.

A “making of” special airs on Wednesday night, followed by a live cast performance on Thursday as part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Then the “The Sound Of Music: Live!” will air on the network on December 5.

Are you looking forward to Underwood in The Sound of Music?

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