NBC faces a challenge with a live primetime production of 'The Sound of Music A major broadcast network has n't attempted a full-scale musical in weeks . DVR 's challenge is to get viewers to watch live rather than via NBC or Stephen Moyer . In the meantime , the cast is relying on the massive scale of production and their six weeks of grinding rehearsals to prepare for Thursday 's big show . The live element of surprise works in the network 's favor .
NBC faces a challenge with a live primetime production of 'The Sound of Music A major broadcast network has n't attempted a full-scale musical in weeks . DVR 's challenge is to get viewers to watch live rather than via NBC or Stephen Moyer . The live element of surprise works in the network 's favor .