The Music Man 1957 - Articles Page 1.8

Ages: 12+
Opened: December 19, 1957

The Music Man - 1957 - Broadway History , Info & More

From a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey

You don't want to miss meeting the fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill (starring Marriott favorite Bernie Yvon), as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy's band he vows to organize - despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen. Come join the townspeople of River City in this wonderful slice of Americana as they perform such hummable tunes as "Seventy-Six Trombones," "Gary, Indiana," "Wells Fargo Wagon," "Ya Got Trouble" and "Till There Was You."

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PHILADELPHIA BOUND? Fall Presents Over 120 Festivals, Block Parties, Shows, Charity Events and More
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 3, 2023

Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

Corinne Bailey Rae Debuts New Single 'Peach Velvet Sky'
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2023

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae premieres her new single, “Peach Velvet Sky” with an accompanying video directed by Gregory Berg. The video features UK dancer /choreographer Mayowa Ogunnaike as well as Bailey Rae.

Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Granbury Theatre
by Pati Buehler - Aug 15, 2023

What's not to like about a clever, likeable scoundrel/scammer who captures a town through song and dance and eventually wins over fair maiden?

Tennessee Williams St. Louis Expands to Year-Round Programming with 8th Annual Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2023

This year’s fall Festival will give center stage to Suddenly Last Summer, a drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright Williams, directed by award-winning director, Tim Ocel at the Catherine B. Berges Theatre at Center of Creative Arts (COCA) on September 7-17.

BLUE MAN GROUP to Present Sensory-Friendly Performance in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2023

Discover the upcoming sensory-friendly performance by BLUE MAN GROUP. Join in for an unforgettable event suitable for all audiences.

Patrick Duffy, Tristan Gemmill & More to Star in TWELVE ANGRY MEN UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2023

Get all the details about the upcoming TWELVE ANGRY MEN UK Tour featuring TV stars Patrick Duffy and Tristan Gemmill. Don't miss the opportunity to see this incredible cast in action!

Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Moorestown Theater Company
by Donna Marie Nowak - Jul 27, 2023

What did our critic think of THE MUSIC MAN at Moorestown Theater Company?

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - Jul 17, 2023

Ruggiero, his casting partner’s at Telsey & Co., and the Muny assembled an appropriately youthful, talented and beautiful cast. Every member of this young cast understands how to use lyrics plus subtext to tell story through song. Kanisha Feliciano’s (Maria) gorgeous soprano pierces the stratosphere.

Video: Corinne Bailey Rae Debuts Video for 'New York Transit Queen'
by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2023

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae unveils the music video for her new riot grrrl punk inspired single, “New York Transit Queen,” In celebration of the video debut, Corinne Bailey Rae will livestream at 11:40 AM ET to talk about the album and answer questions from fans.

Feature: Cabaret And Concert Community Mourns Ralph Lampkin
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 10, 2023

On June 24th, the industry lost a beloved and most interesting member of the family, and Marilyn Lester remembers her friend for Broadway World.

New Village Arts to Present A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 9, 2023

New Village Arts (NVA), North County's cultural hub, will bring back to its stage one of the most popular productions of 2019, Herbert Siguenza's tour-de-force performance of A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO. 

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at the Marriott Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023

See photos from opening night of BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Marriott Theatre.

Video: First Look at BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at the Marriott Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023

Get a first look at footage of BUDDY - THE Buddy Holly STORY at the Marriott Theatre.

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by Peter Nason - Jun 14, 2023

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by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2023

Off Script brings together a group of artists whose works offer propositions to liberate signs, symbols and words from the conventions of traditional language and text.

Musical Theatre Melodies to Celebrate 70th Anniversary of Rodgers and Hammerstein's ME AND JULIET
by Blair Ingenthron - May 27, 2023

The next Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast, hosted by Rob Morrison on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, May 30 will mark the 70th anniversary of the Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II musical ME AND JULIET from the original 1953 Broadway cast recording starring Isabel Bigley, Bill Hayes, Joan McCracken, Mark Dawson, Arthur Maxwell and Bill Fortier.

Review: The Goodspeed's GYPSY is a Real Good Time!
by Ariana Straznicky-Packer - May 27, 2023

They say “April showers bring May flowers” and the Goodspeed expertly planted their garden perfectly: This May and June, Everything is coming up roses, with Gypsy!

THE MUSIC MAN At The Hopeful Theatre Project Will Support Keeping Music Education Alive
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023

The Hopeful Theatre Project has announced their upcoming production of The Music Man benefitting Save the Music Foundation opening June 15th at Mainstage 222 in Irving, TX.

BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Comes to the Marriott Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023

The smash hit musical celebration of the life of Buddy Holly, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, arrives at the Marriott Theatre this summer, previewing Wednesday, June 21, opening June 28 at 7:30 p.m. and closing August 13, 2023. 

Casting Revealed For The World Première of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Schedule Announced For The 2023 CAPA Summer Movie Series At The Ohio Theatre, June 15- July 16
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2023

The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, has announced the schedule for its 54th series of classic films and cult favorites. The 2023 series will run June 15-July 16 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and feature 19 films over five weeks.

Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023

The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

Casting Revealed for The World Premiere of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023

As public booking opens, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who will be starring in the show here!

MATILDA THE MUSICAL, THE MUSIC MAN, and More Set For Palo Alto Players 2023-2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023

Palo Alto Players has announced its 93rd season titled Mischief. Mystery. Melody.  The 2023-24 line-up, beginning September 2023, was first unveiled at a season reveal event held at the Lucie Stern Theater on Sunday, April 30th hosted by Artistic Director Patrick Klein.

Victor Raider-Wexler to Star In EDDIE: THE FRIENDSHIP THAT CHANGED HISTORY At The White Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023

As Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary as a modern nation in May, The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J) and Kansas City Actors Theatre present the one-man show 'Eddie: The Friendship That Changed History'.

The Music Man FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Rock Island
Iowa Stubborn
Trouble
Piano Lesson
If You Don't Mind My Saying So
Goodnight, My Someone
Seventy Six Trombones
Sincere
The Sadder-But-Wiser Girl
Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little
Goodnight Ladies
Marian the Librarian
My White Knight
The Wells Fargo Wagon
It's You
Shipoopi
Lida Rose
Will I Ever Tell You
Gary, Indiana
Till There Was You
Tomorrow
I Found a Horseshoe
You Don't Have to Kiss Me Goodnight
Fireworks
Rasmussin's Law
Rock Island
Iowa Stubborn
Ya Got Trouble
Piano Lesson/If You Don't Mind My Saying So
Good Night My Someone
Seventy-Six Trombones
Ice Cream/Sincere
Pick-a-little, Talk-a-Little/ Good Night, Ladies
Marian The Librarian
My White Knight
Wells Fargo Wagon
It's You
Shipoopi
Lida Rose
Will I Ever Tell You?
Gary, Indiana
Till There Was You
The Music Man has had 11 productions including Broadway which opened in 1957, Broadway which opened in 1957, West End which opened in 1961, which opened in 1965, Off-Broadway which opened in 1965, Broadway which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2000, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2019 and Broadway which opened in 2022.
Best Musical , , Best Stage Technician for Sam Knapp, Best Choreography for Onna White, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Herbert GreeneBest Direction for Morton da Costa and Best Stage Technician for Sammy Knapp.
Best Musical, Best Stage Technician for Sam Knapp, Best Choreography for Onna White, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Herbert Greene, Best Direction for Morton da Costa, Best Stage Technician for Sammy Knapp, .
The Music Man has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Eddie Hodges received a nomination for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
The Music Man has won several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Eddie Hodges received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for his role in the show.

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