[jcstar]

The names of the Von Trapp children were changed for the musical and film.

Anyone have an idea of what the real names were? Mybe list them like this:

Liesel = [insert name here]
etc. etc.

And are any of them still alive?

Thanks,
Andy.

[musikal_geek]

The real names of the children were (from oldest to youngest) Maria, Rupert, Agathe, Werner, Hedwig, Johanna and Martina. Captain von Trapp and Maria (the governess - not his daughter ) later had three children: Rosmarie, Eleonore and Johannes. Here is where I got the info from:

http://www.plymouth.edu/theatre_coll/som/trapps.htm

And here is some interesting information about them.

http://www.hansonclan.co.uk/Royal%20Navy/vt.htm

[what_the_heck013]

[ShadowInTheWings]

I thought the oldest was a guy? I remember seeing an interview where his family always teases him that he's immortalized wearing a dress.

I'm pretty sure some of them where alive when the anniversary edition of the DVD came out not too long ago. I think they did an interview, or a commentary? Something. Wow, I'm helpful tonight.

[Baker]

Rupert was the oldest, and then (I think) Maria. The order is the same as far as genders are concerned, except that "Friedrich" and "Liesl" are swapped.

So here's kind of how it goes:

Liesl = Rupert
Friedrich = Maria
Louisa = Agathe
Kurt = Werner
Brigitta = Hedwig
Marta = Johanna
Gretl = Martina

[musikal_geek]

Hedwig is such a sexy name!

[jcstar]

So, why were the names changed?

Andy.

[what_the_heck013]

[Frostbunny2]

Agathe is the oldest, Maria was hired to mostly to look after the captains ill daughter, also called Maria. I read the book when I was really young and it took me a while to like it because its so different from the film version, but I then got to like the book for itself.
The Captain died in real life and I cried when I read the part where he passes away. I'm going to have to read it again soon actually.

xx

[Madaboutmusicals87]

This might sound like a dumb question but whats is the name of the book i'd really like to read it x

[Frostbunny2]

The book is called "The Von Trapp Family Singers" I believe, I haven't read it in a while, and there is at least one sequel, I don't think I actually finished that one. The book is definitely worth reading

xx

[Sammy_beck]

The Von Trapp Children:
Born - Name - Died/What they are doing now
1911 - Rupert - 1992
1913 - Agathe - A retired teacher living in Baltimore, Maryland
1914 - Maria - Former lay missionary in Papua, New Guinea, now living in Stowe, Vermont
1915 - Werner - A retired dairy farmer living in Waitsfield, Vermont
1917 - Hedwig - 1975
1919 - Johanna - 1994
1921 - Martina - 1951
1929 - Rosmarie - A retired teacher who travels extensively as a missionary
1931 - Eleonore - Lives in Waitsfield, Vermont
1939 - Johannes - President of Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, Vermont

[Gavroche Girly]

I am glad they changed the names--I know that I wouldn't want my real name being used in a world-wide musical!

Plus...no offense to the real Von Trapps...the names in the movie/musical are much more catchy. I can never remember the real names! Hehe!

[Bombafanatic]

Aaaawwww. . . Martina only lived to be 30? That's so sad!

[theatrechick1993]

I saw on Goodmorning America the Great Grandchildren of the VonTrapps.
They have a CD out.

[BroadwayBud]

[quote="Bombafanatic"]Aaaawwww. . . Martina only lived to be 30? That's so sad! [/quote]

That made me sad too!