The Music Man at Ritz Theatre Co
Dates: (7/12/2019 - 8/4/2019 )
Ritz Theatre Co |
915 White Horse Pike
Haddon Township, 08107
Phone: 856-858-5230
Tickets: Thursday Night Preview – $20.50-$25.50 Sunday Matinees and Wednesday Nights- $23.50-$28.50 Friday and Saturday Nights - $28.50-$33.50 Groups: Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more. Subscription: Save up to $51! Flexpass: Save up to $51
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Oh, there's trouble in River City as "The Music Man" marches into The Ritz Theatre Co. this summer!
This classic musical favorite follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys band that he vows to organize despite the fact that he doesnt know a trombone from a treble clef.
His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian.
This charming musical, with favorite songs like "Til There Was You" and "Seventy-Six Trombones," will be sure to delight audiences of all ages!
The original Broadway production starred Robert Preston, who IMDb describes as an "American leading man of vast charisma." Known for many fine film, theatre, and television productions, two of his outstanding, charismatic and memorable film performances were as Dr. Irving Finegarden in Blake Edwards' SOB, and as Carol Todd, in Victor/Victoria, also directed by Blake Edwards.
"The Music Man" is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naive Midwestern townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band. Harold is no musician, however, and plans to skip town without giving any music lessons. Prim librarian and piano teacher Marian sees through him, but when Harold helps her younger brother overcome his lisp and social awkwardness, Marian begins to fall in love. Harold risks being caught to win her.
In 1957, the show became a hit on Broadway, winning five TONY Awards, including Best Musical, and running for 1,375 performances. The cast album won the first Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and spent an astounding 245 weeks on the Billboard charts. The show's success led to several revivals, including a long-running 2000 Broadway revival, a popular 1962 film adaptation and a 2003 television adaptation.
In 1963, The Beatles covered "Till There Was You" on their debut US album "Meet the Beatles!"
A three-week revival, directed and choreographed by Michael Kidd, ran in June 1980, at the New York City Center. The cast included Ritz friend Dick Van Dyke as Hill.
A Broadway revival is planned to begin previews on September 9, 2020, and open on October 22, 2020 starring Hugh Jackman as Hill and Sutton Foster as Marian, produced by Scott Rudin and directed by Jerry Zaks with choreography by Warren Carlyle.*
* Some information courtesy Wikipedia
Directed by Ritz Theatre Co. veteran performer Katie Knoblock (most recently portraying the lead in "Romeo and Juliet") "Our version of 'The Music Man' will, in many ways, be familiar to long time lovers of the musical, filled with exciting choreography, wonderful voices, and memorable characters. In addition to the charm the classic tale provides, our production puts a little more emphasis on the women in the town, particularly Marian, who is equally as responsible for the change in the stubborn, chip on the shoulder Iowaians of the town, as well as Professor Harold Hill.
We believe it is a perfect summer classic for the Ritz Theatre Co. audiences of today!"
RITZ PRODUCTION TEAM
Bruce A. Curless Producing Artistic Director
Katie Knoblock Director
Anthony Vitolo Vocal Director
Erica Paolucci Choreographer
Sadie McKenna Stage Manager
Briana Bailey Costumer
Will Bryant Set Director
Chris Miller Lighting Designer
Gabe Slimm Prop Designer
CAST
Matt Weil (Harold Hill)
Jessica Ball (Marian Paroo)
Katy Gentry Hutchings (Mrs. Paroo)
Nicky Intrieri (Winthrop Paroo)
Alan Krier (Mayor George Shinn)
Patricia Kelly (Eulalie M. Shinn)
Lexie Chiasson (Zaneeta Shinn)
Quinn Wood (Gracie Shinn)
Aren Duffy (Tommy Djilas)
Joe Kinnon (Marcellus)
David Epstein (Jacey Squires)
Brianna Borouchoff (Mrs. Squires)
Guy Kirk (Ewart Dunlop)
Kathleen Corvino (Maude Dunlop)
Marty Israel (Oliver Hix)
Bonnie Leigh Renner (Alma Hix)
Steven Zeller (Olin Britt)
Mary McCabe (Mrs. Britt)
Casey Clark (Ethel Toffelmeir)
Robert Repici (Charlie Cowell)
Emma Scherz (Amaryllis)
David A. Schwartz (Constable Locke)
Darrin Murphy (Dance Ensemble)
Mabelle Davison (Dance Ensemble)
Kyle Ronkin (Dance Ensemble)
Lindsey Krier (Dance Ensemble)
Zachary Moore (Dance Ensemble)
Isabella Negrete (Dance Ensemble)
Kendall DeVecchis (Intern/Ensemble)
Joseph Marney (Intern/Ensemble)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Thursday July 11 @ 7:30 pm (Preview)
Friday July 12 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday July 13 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday July 14 @ 2:00 pm
Friday July 19 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday July 20 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday July 21 @ 2:00 pm
Wednesday July 24 @ 7:30 pm
Friday July 26 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday July 27 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday July 28 @ 2:00 pm
Wednesday July 31 @ 7:30 pm
Friday August 2 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday August 3 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday August 4 @ 2:00 pm
The Ritz Theatre Company was founded over thirty years ago to bring live, quality, professional productions to our region and were still doing it today.
Throughout our history, we've aspired to make theatre accessible to everyone, to entertain our audiences with favorites, to challenge them (and ourselves) with complex works, to provide on-stage training for actors, to introduce kids to the magic of live theatre, and to help restore the historic building we call our home.
Managed by our staff, supported by a dedicated volunteer base, bolstered by our loyal subscribers, sustained by our generous sponsors and donors, and guided by our Board of Directors, the Ritz remains a gem in the community we gratefully serve.
Please join us!
- Franklin Lacey
- Meredith Willson
Authors
Tony Awards and Nominations for The Music Man
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Best Musical | Winner |
| 2000 | Best Revival of a Musical | |
| 2022 | Best Revival of a Musical |
Ages: Most ages, starting at young adult
News About The Music Man at Ritz Theatre Co
2019 Ritz Theatre Co. Summer Arts Camp Announced
February 25, 2019The Ritz Summer Arts Camp hosts a four-week, hands-on experience in the magical world of theatre. Each day, campers will explore acting, singing, movement, improv, dance, and production, all taught by trained instructors.
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