Marriott Theater's MUSIC MAN Directed by Gary Griffin Closes, 1/9/11
By: BWW News Desk
THE MUSIC MAN, directed by Gary Griffin, will close at the Marriot Theatre (10 Marriott Drive) in Lincolnshire, Illinois on January 9, 2011.
The musical follows 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.Other shows the Marriott Theatre will present during their 2010 season include FIDDLER ON THE ROOF from February 17-April 25 (Directed by David H. Bell), THE DROWSY CHAPERONE from April 28-June 27 (Directed by Marc Robin), ONCE ON THIS ISLAND from June 30-August 29 (Directed by Marc Robin), and A CHORUS LINE from September 1-October 31(Directed by Mark Loccoco). Currently, MY FAIR LADY is playing at the Marriot until February 14. For more information or to order tickets call (847)-634-0200 or visit the theatre online at http://www.marriotttheatre.com/.The Marriott Theatre a prime venue for "launching" Broadway shows into the regional market with premiere productions of; A CHORUS LINE, CHESS, BABY, GRAND HOTEL, THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, THE GOODBYE GIRL, THE FIRST, MISS SAIGON, CATS, SUNSET BOULEVARD, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and THOURGHLY MODERN MILLIE.Videos