Photos: THE MUSIC MAN Opens at The Argyle Theatre
Performances run through August 31, 2025.
This weekend, the Argyle Theatre opened the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man, directed by Evan Pappas, choreographed by David Grindrod, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Performances run through August 31, 2025. Check out opening night photos below!
The Music Man has been an American institution since it first marched onto Broadway in 1957. With book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, this family-friendly, feel-good musical is packed with rousing marches, heartwarming ballads, barbershop quartets, and a story that’s equal parts funny, romantic, and touching.
Set in River City, Iowa, the show follows fast-talking salesman Harold Hill as he cons the townsfolk into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he has no intention of organizing. But Harold’s schemes hit an unexpected chord when he falls for the town’s skeptical librarian, Marian Paroo—who may just teach him a thing or two about integrity, love, and the transformative power of music.
The cast is led by Elliott Litherland* (Argyle’s: Beauty and the Beast, Carousel, Opera North) as Harold Hill and Natalie Duncan* (International: The Sound of Music) as Marian Paroo, with Paul J. Hernandez (Disney Cruise: Frozen, Aladdin) as Marcellus Washburn, Steve McCoy* (National Tour: Monty Python’s Spamalot,) as Mayor Shinn, Bevin Bell-Hall (NYC: Swingtime Canteen) as Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, Kara Mikula* (Off-Broadway: A Man of No Importance) as Mrs. Paroo, Evan K. Latta (Regional: Something Rotten) as Tommy Djilas, Katie Gwen Morris (Regional: A Christmas Carol: AGSOC) as Zaneeta, Chris Donovan (Argyle’s: Fiddler on the Roof) as Charlie Cowell. The ensemble features Ben Adair (Regional: Cabaret), Carlyn Barenholtz (Argyle’s Fiddler on the Roof), Evan Ellis Blackwell (National Tour: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas), Kyra Lynn Burke (National Tour: GIRLS NIGHT: The Musical, Argyle’s A Christmas Carol), Anna Anhui Chin (The New Jack Cole Dancers), Ollie Cirelli (Argyle’s: Bye Bye Birdie), Maya Jane Galipeau (Regional: West Side Story), Ayaan Geer (Regional: The Polar Express), Ben Hahn (Regional: Bye Bye Birdie), Shea Hager (Regional: The Wedding Singer), Jared Houde (Regional: Hairspray), Tim Hotchkin (NYC: Freedom’s Last Stand), Garrison Hunt (Argyle’s: A Christmas Carol the Musical, Beauty and the Beast), Coulby Jenkins (Regional: Rock of Ages, Argyles Fiddler on the Roof), Miranda Noelle Jones (Regional: No, No, Nanette), Madelynn Justice (Regional: Shrek), Jessica Mae Murphy (Regional: The Miracle Worker), Tyler Renaud (Argyle’s: A Christmas Carol), with Saki Masuda* (National Tour: The King and I) as Dance Captain/Swing, Jackson Gifford (Regional: Charlie Brown Christmas) as Swing, and Nikki Rinaudo-Concessi (Regional: Argyle’s Mamma Mia!, A Christmas Carol) as Swing.
(*Members of Actors’ Equity Association)
The creative team includes Scenic Design by Elizabeth Olson, Lighting Design by David Sexton, Costume, Wig, Hair & Makeup Design by Amanda Scanze (with assistant Holly Romero), Sound Design by Kimberly O’Loughlin (with Peter Papangelopoulos, Assistant), Props Design by Callie Hester, and Music Coordination by Russell Brown. Daniel Vaughn* serves as Production Stage Manager, with Gabrielle P. Guagenti*, Katelyn Chiappone, and Gabby Duarte as Assistant Stage Managers. Technical Director is Pat Downes. Casting is by Michael Cassara, CSA.
Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Elliott Litherland and Natalie Duncan with the cast of The Music Man
The Cast of The Music Man
The Cast of The Music Man
Tyler Renaud, Ayaan Geer, Madelynn Justice and Oliver William Cirelli
Evan Ellis Blackwell, Garriso Hunt, Coulby Jenkins and Ben Hahn
Steve McCoy and Bevin Bell-Hall
Paul J. Hermandez
Oliver William Cirelli and Madelynn Justice
Steve McCoy, Kara Mikula, Natalie Duncan, Elliott Litherland and Paul J. Hernandez
The Cast of The Music Man
Elliott Litherland and Natalie Duncan
Nikki Rinuado-Conceessi
Jackson Gifford
Nikki Rinaudo-Concessi, Jackson Gifford and Saki Masuda
Ben Hahn
Garrison Hunt
Coulby Jenkins
Evan Ellis Blackwell
Ben Hahn, Coulby Jenkins, Garrison Hunt and Evan Ellis Blackwell
Jonathan Brenner (Music Director) with tonight's orchestra that includes- Nick Massimo, Danielle White, Jos Ganci, Jenna Thomas, Bruce Chiarello, Ricky Enderle and Andrew Warren
Tim Hotchkin
Jared. Houde
Ben Adair
Ben Hahn, Coulby Jenkins, Jonathan Brenner, Garrison Hunt and Evan Ellis Blackwell
Elliott Litherland and Natalie Duncan
Elliott Litherland and Natalie Duncan
Elliott Litherland, Natalie Duncan and Evan Pappas
David Grindrod (Choreographer), Evan Pappas (Director) and Jonathan Brenner (Music Director)
Chris Donavan
Evan K. Latta
Kyra Lynn Burke
Paul J. Hernandez
Oliver William Cirelli
Tyler Renaud
Madelyn Justice
Ayaan Geer
Ayan Geer, Tyler Renaud, Madelyn Justice and Oliver William Cirelli
Kara Mikula with Ayan Geer, Tyler Renaud, Madelyn Justice and Oliver William Cirelli
Kelly Mastrangelo with Ayan Geer, Tyler Renaud, Madelyn Justice and Oliver William Cirelli
Katie Gwen Morris
Shea Hager
Jessica Mae Murphy
Miranda Noelle Jones
Maya Jane Galipeau
Anna Anhui Chin
Shea Hager, Maya Jane Galipeau, Bevin Bell-Hall, Carlyn Berenholtz and Jessica Mae Murphy
Elliott Litherland and Jonathan Brenner
The Cast of The Music Man
Cast and Creative of The Music Man
Pat Downes (Technical Director), Callie Hester (Production Manager and Props), Holly Romero (Assistant Wig Designer), Amanda Scanze (Costumes and W/H/M/U designer), Kimberly O'Loughlin (Sound Design), Peter Papangelopoulos (Assistant Sound Design) and Elizabeth Olson (Scenic Designer)
Gabby Duarte (Production Assistant) Gabrielle P. Guagenti (Assistant Stage Manager), Daniel Vaughn (Production Stage Manager) and Katelyn Chiappone (Production Assistant)
Amanda Scanze, Tara Healy (Wardrobe_ and Holly Romero
Matthew Walsh (Sound Department Supervisor) and Brian Mucaria (Sound)
Kaz Flood (Company Manager), Pat Downes and Callie Hester
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