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Charleston Light Opera Guild Announces Auditions For THE MUSIC MAN Photo 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.

Charleston Light Opera Guild Presents THE MUSIC MAN in October Photo Charleston Light Opera Guild Presents THE MUSIC MAN in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 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.

A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, TAKE ME OUT & More Win 2022 Drama League Awards Photo A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, TAKE ME OUT & More Win 2022 Drama League Awards
by Team BWW - May 20, 2022

Find out this year's nominees and winners for Drama League Awards. The 2022 Awards will recognize eligible Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions that began preview performances between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022.

Deaf Actor James Caverly to Star as Harold Hill in Olney Theatre Center's THE MUSIC M Photo Deaf Actor James Caverly to Star as Harold Hill in Olney Theatre Center's THE MUSIC MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022

Olney Theatre Center is presenting a revolutionary production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man that casts a Deaf actor, James Caverly in the lead role of Harold Hill.

2022 Drama League Awards Nominations Announced- Full List! Photo 2022 Drama League Awards Nominations Announced- Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2022

The Drama League today announced the 2022 Drama League Awards Nominees and we've got all the nominations for for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.

THE MUSIC MAN Will Be Performed by the Charleston Light Opera Guild in October Photo THE MUSIC MAN Will Be Performed by the Charleston Light Opera Guild in October
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2022

Featuring classic songs such as Till There Was You, Gary Indiana, Lida Rose, Goodnight My Someone, Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little, Shipoopi and Seventy Six Trombones, the show is an All-American salute to music, romance and fast-talking flim flam.

Who Was Meredith Willson? Photo Who Was Meredith Willson?
by Team BWW - Feb 5, 2022

In just under a week, The Music Man officially opens at the Winter Garden Theatre. Created in a time dominated by the works of musical theatre luminaries like Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe and Leonard Bernstein, the musical is considered one of the greatest works of Broadway's Golden Age, though it was written by a lesser-known genius.

Olney Theatre Center Announces 2021-22 Season Photo Olney Theatre Center Announces 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2021

In addition to its six-play membership season, the Montgomery County institution returns with an equally busy schedule of concerts, special productions, presentations, and even more curated programming to build off of the success of its summer series: Olney Outdoors.

Vin Shambry and Leah Yorkston to Star in THE MUSIC MAN Staged Reading Photo Vin Shambry and Leah Yorkston to Star in THE MUSIC MAN Staged Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2021

The musical that celebrates the power of transformation is the focus of the next PCS Remix: Staged Reading series. The Music Man Staged Reading will be presented virtually on May 7 and May 8, with live performances broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

Theatre Three to Present THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, THE MUSIC MAN and More in 59th Season Photo Theatre Three to Present THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, THE MUSIC MAN and More in 59th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2020

Theatre Three Artistic Director Jeffrey Schmidt continues to lead Dallas's theatre-in-the-round in Uptown in a bold direction, favoring an eclectic mix of classic drama, exciting musicals, and his hallmark, a celebration of the local.

Franklin Lacey Videos

VIDEO: John Tartaglia Leads THE MUSIC MAN at the Wick Theatre in Boca Raton Videoplay
VIDEO: John Tartaglia Leads THE MUSIC MAN at the Wick Theatre in Boca Raton

by Stage Tube - Dec 30, 2019

John Tartaglia recently led The Music Man at The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum in Boca Raton, FL. Check out clips from the production!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Goodspeed's THE MUSIC MAN Videoplay
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Goodspeed's THE MUSIC MAN

by Alan Henry - Apr 16, 2019

River City's about to get the last thing they expected and the very thing they need in The Music Man. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Goodspeed Musicals' rip-roarin' dance-filled classic running April 12 - June 20 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

Exclusive: Get A First Look At Stratford's THE MUSIC MAN Videoplay
Exclusive: Get A First Look At Stratford's THE MUSIC MAN

by Alan Henry - May 18, 2018

The Stratford Festival's 66th season is off to an exhilarating start with Meredith Willson's Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the production in the video below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/5/16- THE MUSIC MAN
by Stage Tube - Jun 5, 2016

Today in 1980, The Music Man opened at City Center, where it ran for 21 performances. 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 townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. In 1957, the show became a hit on Broadway, winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and running for 1,375 performances.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 4/27/16- THE MUSIC MAN
by Stage Tube - Apr 27, 2016

Today in 2000, the second Broadway revival of The Music Man openened at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it ran for 699 performances. 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 townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. 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 Original Cast Album'. The show's success led to revivals and a popular 1962 film adaptation and a 2003 television remake.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of MSMT's THE MUSIC MAN
by Stage Tube - Jul 19, 2015

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) presents Meredith Willson's beloved all-American classic THE MUSIC MAN. This six-time TONY Award-winning musical has been entertaining audiences since 1957. THE MUSIC MAN runs tonight, July 15, through August 1, 2015. Check out a first look below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/5/15- THE MUSIC MAN
by Stage Tube - Jun 5, 2015

Today in 1980, The Music Man opened at City Center, where it ran for 21 performances. 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 townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. In 1957, the show became a hit on Broadway, winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and running for 1,375 performances.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 4/27/15- THE MUSIC MAN
by Stage Tube - Apr 27, 2015

Today in 2000, the second Broadway revival of The Music Man openened at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it ran for 699 performances. 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 townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. 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 Original Cast Album'. The show's success led to revivals and a popular 1962 film adaptation and a 2003 television remake.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Transport Group's Star-Studded THE MUSIC MAN Concert!
by Stage Tube - Aug 19, 2014

Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Betsy Wolfe, Andrew Samonsky, John Ellison Conlee, Ann Harada and more starred in Transport Group's concert presentation of THE MUSIC MAN last week. Hosted by Joe Iconis, the evening included 58 actors, and the original orchestration featuring 20 instruments, conducted by Joey Chancey, original choreography by Jeffry Denman. Check out highlights below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/27- THE MUSIC MAN
by Stage Tube - Apr 27, 2014

Today in 2000, the second Broadway revival of The Music Man openened at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it ran for 699 performances. 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 townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. 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 Original Cast Album'. The show's success led to revivals and a popular 1962 film adaptation and a 2003 television remake.


Franklin Lacey Frequently Asked Questions

How many shows has Franklin Lacey written?
Franklin Lacey has written 1 shows including The Music Man (Source Material).