The Music Man 1957 - Articles Page 18

Ages: 12+
Opened: December 19, 1957

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

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

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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Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE, Opens 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2012


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2012


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE, Opens 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2012


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE, Opens 2/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 30, 2012


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

William Shatner's One Man Show Sets Broadway Dates
by Robert Diamond - Jan 11, 2012


It's official, Wililam Shatner's SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT will play from February 14 - March 4 at the Music Box Theater on Broadway, before embarking on a national tour. A statement from the producers said: 'The two-hour show will take audiences on a voyage through Shatner's life and career, from Shakespearean stage actor to internationally known icon and raconteur.'

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 4th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 4, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. Check out the Mosh Pit 'Top Ten Hot Topics' for the last half of 2011!

Entr’Acte Theatrix Presents The Beloved Musical GODSPELL
by Beau Higgins - Dec 21, 2011


Entr'Acte Theatrix has chosen Godspell as its next production. One of the most successful Off-Broadway and Broadway musicals of all time (a current revival is playing to packed houses on Broadway), Godspell is the perfect vehicle to highlight the talents of the company's young performers.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents The Music Man 11/18-12/18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2011


Skylight Opera Theatre presents one of the most classic musicals of its time, The Music Man.

William Shatner Headed to Broadway in One-Man Show
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2011


Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that William Shatner is headed to Broadway in early 2012 with a 2-3 week engagement of SHATNER'S WORD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT which will play for 2-3 weeks at the Music Box Theater on Broadway. The show will be a temporary booking at the theatre, which is currently home to PRIVATE LIVES, which just moved up its closing to December 31.

Entr’Acte Theatrix Presents The Beloved Musical GODSPELL
by Beau Higgins - Dec 13, 2011


Entr'Acte Theatrix has chosen Godspell as its next production. One of the most successful Off-Broadway and Broadway musicals of all time (a current revival is playing to packed houses on Broadway), Godspell is the perfect vehicle to highlight the talents of the company's young performers.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents The Music Man 11/18-12/18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2011


Skylight Opera Theatre presents one of the most classic musicals of its time, The Music Man.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 15, 2011


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

The Music Man Opens at YLT 11/11-27
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2011


Meredith Willson's classic musical The Music Man is one of Broadway's great all-American blockbusters.

Candice Bergen, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette, Michael McKean Join Broadway Revival of THE BEST MAN
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2011


Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner CANDICE BERGEN, five-time Tony Award winner ANGELA LANSBURY, Tony and Emmy Award winner JOHN LARROQUETTE and Drama Desk Award winner and Academy Award nominee MICHAEL McKEAN will join the previously announced JAMES EARL JONES in the Spring 2012 Broadway revival of Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN.

The RRazz Room Announces The Final Week of Terpsichorean Arts
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2011


The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, offers world-class Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents The Music Man 11/18-12/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 24, 2011


Skylight Opera Theatre presents one of the most classic musicals of its time, The Music Man.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents The Music Man 11/18-12/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2011


Skylight Opera Theatre presents one of the most classic musicals of its time, The Music Man.

The Music Man Opens at YLT 11/11-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2011


Meredith Willson's classic musical The Music Man is one of Broadway's great all-American blockbusters.

The RRazz Room Announces Upcoming Events And Concerts
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2011


The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, offers the finest in world-class Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment.

The RRazz Room Announces Upcoming Events And Concerts
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 19, 2011


The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, offers the finest in world-class Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment.

Children's Playhouse of Maryland Kicks Off Season With The Music Man, Jr.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2011


The Children's Playhouse of MD (CPM), in residence at the Community College of Baltimore County, Essex, announces its first musical production of the 2011-2012 season, Meredith Willson's 'The Music Man, Jr.'

The RRazz Room Announces The Final Week of Terpsichorean Arts
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 12, 2011


The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, offers world-class Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment.

Children's Playhouse of Maryland Kicks Off Season With The Music Man, Jr.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2011


The Children's Playhouse of MD (CPM), in residence at the Community College of Baltimore County, Essex, announces its first musical production of the 2011-2012 season, Meredith Willson's 'The Music Man, Jr.'

Perry-Mansfield Announces 98th Summer Season in Steamboat Springs, CO
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2011


The Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School (Jim Steinberg, Board Chairman; Victor Maog, Director of Theatre), has announced its ambitious 2011 summer season of live theatre at the venerable performing arts camp and school in Steamboat Springs, CO, July 14 - August 5th with full productions of four commissioned new works: Out of Joint by A. Rey Pamatmat, The Moon, created, directed and choreographed by Otis Sallid, the new musical, Hércule's Labour of Love, with Book, Music and Lyrics by Aaron & Anna Jones, Nancy Blue: Girl Detective by Megan Mostyn-Brown and the classic Meredith Willson favorite, The Music Man.

Israel Musicals Presents THE MUSIC MAN, Opens July 3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2011


An affectionate paean to Smalltown, U.S.A. of a bygone era, Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a kids' band he vows to organize- this despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef.

The Music Man FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Music Man have there been?
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.
What Tony Awards has The Music Man been nominated for?
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.
What Tony Awards has The Music Man won?
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, .
What awards has The Music Man been nominated for?
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.
What awards has The Music Man won?
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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