Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood and British actor Stephen Moyer (“True Blood”) pair up as Maria and Captain von Trapp in NBC’s world premiere television event, “The Sound of Music Live!” The live telecast airs December 5 at 8 p.m. EST and is based on the stage version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. On location on Long Island, the stars opened up about what has been going on behind-the-scenes while rehearsing for the show, and how being part of The Sound of Music has brought back some childhood memories:

“It was always so special when [The Sound of Music] would come on TV and my mom and I would watch it,” Carrie Underwood told us. “I think those memories are some of the best memories from my childhood… so I’m very happy and very honored to be a part of this.”

Hear from Carrie, Stephen, and other cast members Christian Borle, Audra McDonald, and Laura Benanti, plus find out what some of the cast’s favorite things are in the video below!

Watch “The Sound of Music Live!” December 5th at 8 p.m. EST on NBC.