The Music Man 1957 - Articles Page 3.4

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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by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2022


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by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2022


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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


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


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by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022


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by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2022


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Photos: THE MUSIC MAN to Release New Broadway Cast Recording - Get a First Look at the Recording Session
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2022


Accidental Jacket Entertainment will release 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. See photos of the recording session here!

VIDEO: Sutton Foster Talks MUSIC MAN Pre-Show Ritual With Hugh Jackman on LIVE
by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2022


Watch Sutton Foster on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan discussing her current Broadway run in The Music Man. She discussed her pre-show ritual with Hugh Jackman, which they call 'carpet chats,' in which they sit down and talk before every performance. Foster also touched on her love of crafting and why she considers herself to be a 'pro-crocheter.'

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by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2022


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by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2022


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by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022


On Friday night, May 20th, Hugh Jackman made a curtain call speech at The Music Man in honor of Sutton Foster's recent Drama League win. Foster, who currently stars as Marian Paroo alongside Jackman's Harold Hill, was awarded the 2022 Drama League Distinguished Performance Award.

Rialto Chatter: Hugh Jackman Responds To Rumor Justin Timberlake Will Take Over As THE MUSIC MAN
by Rialto Chatter - May 18, 2022


Read what Hugh Jackman had to say about Justin Timberlake in The Music Man on Broadway. Page Six reported earlier today that Justin Timberlake is in talks to replace Hugh Jackman as Harold Hill in The Music Man on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre when he departs the production.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022


The Music Man on Broadway has announced that a limited number of standing room tickets will be available for every performance beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, May 17. A limited number of tickets will be available for same-day purchase beginning 2 hours before performances for $76 each.

VIDEO: Watch New Highlights of Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster in THE MUSIC MAN
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2022


Watch as nominees Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster and Jayne Houdyshell appear in newly released highlights from the show, featuring the Tony nominated choreography of Warren Carlyle and costumes of Santo Loquasto! The company of The Music Man has something to celebrate this week, as the production just earned six Tony Awards nominations- including a nod for Best Revival of a Musical.

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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