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Music Man

Music Man

The Music Man The Music Man is a beloved musical that follows the charming and charismatic con artist Harold Hill as he arrives int the small town of River City. Posing as a traveling music salesman, Hill convinces the townspeople to invest in a boys’ band he promises to organize despite his lack of musical expertise. As Hill’s elaborate schemes unfold, the community experiences a transformative journey of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Filled with toe-tapping tunes and heartwarming moments, The Music Man is a timeless celebration of the power of music and the magic of redemption. This classic musical has captured audiences’ hearts for generations with its catchy melodies, spirited choreography, and delightful tale of second chances. 

In 1957, the show became a hit on Broadway, winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and running for 1,375 performances. The cast album won the first Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and spent 245 weeks on the Billboard charts. The show’s success led to Broadway and West End revivals, a popular 1962 film adaptation and a 2003 television adaptation. The Music Man is frequently produced by both professional and amateur theater companies and is a popular choice for high school and college productions.

About the Composer

Meredith Willson

Meredith Willson – musician, playwright and composer – was best known for the book, words, and music for The Music Man

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Cast

Joe Spieldenner

Harold Hill

Joe Spieldenner

Siri Howard

Marian Paroo

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Edward Juvier

Marcellus Washburn

Edward Juvier

Mary Stout

Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn

Mary Stout

Laura Whittenberger

Ensemble

Laura Whittenberger

Production Team

Max Quinlan

Director

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Amy McCleary

Choreographer

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Andrew M. Kurtz

Producing Artistic Director

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Ryan Belock

Projection Designer

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Tricia Hennessy

Costume Designer

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Julie Bearden Carver

Music Director

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