The Music Man 1957 - Articles Page 3

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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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'.

Celebrate Mother's Day with BroadwayHD!
by Team BWW - May 1, 2023


In the month of May, explore how motherhood is portrayed onstage with these six beloved musicals that examine the difficulties, joys, sorrows, and delights of being a parent.

StoryBook Theatre Celebrates What It Means To Be Extraordinary Both Onstage and in the Community
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2023


StoryBook Theatre (SBT) has announced their 47th Season with nine on-stage productions that celebrate the extraordinary in everyone. Learn more about the full upcoming season here!

PACIFIC OVERTURES, CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, and More Set For Menier Chocolate Factory 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


With Marjorie Prime currently running at the company's home base in South London and Funny Girl on Broadway, the Menier Chocolate Factory announced forthcoming programming for 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

King Falcon Share New Single 'Cadillac'
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2023


‘Cadillac’ was produced by Marshall Altman (Citizen Cope, Matt Nathanson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mark Broussard) and mixed by 12-time Grammy-nominated mixing engineer and producer Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Fleetwood Mac, The Airborne Toxic Event). The song is brimming with earworm-worthy guitar riffage.

Tennessee Williams St. Louis Expands to Year-Round Programming with 8th Annual Festival Returning September 7-17 
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2023


Tennessee Williams St. Louis expands to year-round programming with 8th annual festival returning September 7-17.

Tennessee Williams St. Louis Expands to Year-Round Programming with 8th Annual Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2023


Tennessee Williams St. Louis has expanded to year-round programming with 8th annual festival returning September 7-17.

Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Inside THE MUSIC MAN's Final Curtain Call with Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster & Company
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 16, 2023


Yesterday, January 15, 2023, The Music Man took its final bow at the Winter Garden Theatre following 46 previews and 373 regular performances. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Video: Watch Hugh Jackman's Closing Night Speech at THE MUSIC MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2023


Watch Hugh Jackman's speech at the final curtain call for The Music Man on Broadway.

Graham Phillips & Krystina Alabado to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for Sunday in the Park with George, the first production of the theater’s six-month-long celebration of Stephen Sondheim. See performances dates and how to purchase tickets!

Watch: Sutton Foster Says Goodbye to THE MUSIC MAN With Video Featuring Backstage Moments
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023


Watch The Music Man star Sutton Foster's emotional goodbye to the show, featuring backstage moments!

VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Bids $100k For Hugh Jackman's Hat at THE MUSIC MAN
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 27, 2022


Watch Nicole Kidman bid $100k for Hugh Jackman's hat at The Music Man. Proceeds from the auction go to Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.

Video: Hugh Jackman Returns to THE MUSIC MAN Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2022


Watch a video of Hugh Jackman, as he returns to The Music Man at the Winter Garden Theatre!

From ALMOST FAMOUS to WICKED: The Music Fan's Guide To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2022


Musical genres from all over the spectrum have hit our stages this season! From the rock stars of Almost Famous to the witches of Wicked, find the show that best suits your musical taste!

THE MUSIC MAN Extends Broadway Run By Two Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2022


The Music Man has extended its Broadway run by popular demand.  Originally announced to close on January 1, the revival of Meredith Willson’s musical, starring two-time Tony Award®, Grammy Award®, and Emmy Award®-winning star Hugh Jackman as Professor Harold Hill and two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as Marian Paroo, will now play its positively final Broadway performance on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Conan O'Brien Wants to Play Harold Hill in THE MUSIC MAN
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2022


In a recent interview, Conan O'Brien said there's one thing he has always wanted to do: play Harold Hill in The Music Man. Find out what he said here!

Take a Look Back at the Career of Dame Angela Lansbury
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022


Dame Angela Lansbury has passed away at age 96. Angela Lansbury's career spanned more than 75 years. She was the winner of five Tony Awards, her Broadway debut was in 1957 in Hotel Paradiso, followed by A Taste of Honey (1960), Anyone Can Whistle (1964), and in Mame (1966), winning her first Tony. Take a look back at Lansbury's career here.

Mark Linn-Baker to Join THE MUSIC MAN as Mayor Shinn Beginning This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022


Tony Award nominee Mark Linn-Baker, will join the company of the revival of The Music Man on Broadway as Mayor Shinn, beginning October 25. As previously announced, Tony Award Winner Jefferson Mays will depart the production on October 23, 2022.

THE MUSIC MAN Cast Recording to be Released This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022


The official cast recording of the Broadway revival of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, starring two-time Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Emmy Award-winning star Hugh Jackman as Professor Harold Hill and two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as Marian Paroo, will be released this Friday, September 23 at 10 AM ET.

THE MUSIC MAN to Close on Broadway This Winter
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022


The Music Man will end its Broadway run on January 1, 2023. The revival of Meredith Willson’s musical, starring two-time Tony Award®, Grammy Award®, and Emmy Award®-winning star Hugh Jackman as Professor Harold Hill and two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as Marian Paroo, will have played 358 regular and 46 preview performances by the time it takes its final bow.

TheaterWorksUSA Announces 22-23 Season Featuring Touring Premiere of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: TYA EDITION & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2022


TheaterWorksUSA has announced their upcoming 2022 - 2023 season, including the national touring premieres of PETE THE CAT'S BIG HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURE, EL OTRO OZ, and THE LIGHTNING THIEF: TYA EDITION, along with returning favorites touring across the country.

THE MUSIC MAN's Emma Crow Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by Social Watch - Aug 28, 2022


Tune into our Instagram story today as Emma Crow takes you behind the scenes of her day at The Music Man on Broadway!

Charleston Light Opera Guild Announces Auditions For THE MUSIC MAN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022


The Music Man, a co-production with the Clay Center, will play at the Maier Performance Hall on October 28-30 and November 4-6, 2022.

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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