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The Music Man Revival (1965 Off-Broadway)

Ages: 12+
Opened: June 16, 1965

The Music Man - 1965 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New York City Center
131 West 55th St. (between 6th and 7th Avenues), New York, NY 10019
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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BOOKS ABOUT The Music Man

THE PRICE to Open at Long Wharf Theatre in Partnership with Legacy Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2026


Long Wharf Theatre announces the full cast for Arthur Miller's THE PRICE in an inaugural partnership with Legacy Theatre. The production features Alexis Camins, Mark Nelson, Carman Lacivita, and Jennifer Lim.

Future Releases 'Build A Bitch' Music Video Directed by Cole Bennett
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026


Future releases the music video for 'Build A Bitch,' directed by Cole Bennett, featuring the rapper constructing an animatronic woman from salvaged pieces of the Rock-afire Explosion. The track appears on his album THE REAL ME.

THE BEATLES' RUBBER SOUL Released as Expanded Special Edition
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


UMG and Apple Corps Ltd. released an expanded special edition of THE BEATLES' 1965 album RUBBER SOUL, newly mixed by producer Giles Martin with stereo, Dolby Atmos, and mono versions, plus previously unreleased session recordings and demos.

John Coltrane & Wilbur Harden's THE SAVOY RECORDINGS to Release
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026


Craft Recordings will release THE SAVOY RECORDINGS, a collection of three 1958 albums featuring saxophonist John Coltrane and trumpeter Wilbur Harden, available as 3-LP, 3-CD, and digital editions.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026


BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.

Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie to Receive Luminary Award at Pittsburgh Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026


Drummer Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie will headline the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, backed by a local ensemble and receiving the festival's Luminary Award for lifetime achievement.

THE GENTRYS' IT'S BEEN SO LONG Compilation to Arrive via Sun Records
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026


Sun Records released a collection of rare and previously unreleased recordings from The Gentrys, produced by Knox Phillips, spotlighting the Memphis band's lesser-known post-1960s era.

Frankie Miller, Singer of BLACKLAND FARMER, Dies at 95
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026


The Texas-born country singer known for his hit BLACKLAND FARMER died at home of natural causes, according to Heart of Texas Records president Tracy Pitcox.

Review: Andy Saehan Shin Proves He's a STAR TO BE at the Beechman Theatre
by Gregory Fletcher - Aug 28, 2026


From his opening lyrics of “New York, New York,” it was clear that this was a voice of star quality. Shin commanded the stage with a deep, resonant baritone, embellishing the familiar melody with impressive ease

S.E.M. ENSEMBLE to Present MUSICA ELETTRONICA (II) at Paula Cooper Gallery
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026


S.E.M. Ensemble, led by Petr Kotik, will perform premieres of electronic works by Michael J. Schumacher and Kotik himself at Paula Cooper Gallery in New York.

JAZZED: JACK COLE Biography by Debra Levine Now Available
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026


Debra Levine's new biography JAZZED examines choreographer Jack Cole's influence on American jazz dance across Broadway and Hollywood, drawing on archival research, interviews, and memoirs.

SFJAZZ September Lineup to Honor Ray Brown, Coltrane, Miles Davis Centennials
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026


SFJAZZ will open its 2026-27 season with a September lineup marking centennials for Ray Brown, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, featuring Christian McBride, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Paul Cornish.

Robyn Hitchcock Releases 25th Solo Record
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026


Robyn Hitchcock has released his 25th solo album, marking a milestone in the veteran singer-songwriter's decades-long recording career.

Review Roundup: Ben Platt in MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 21, 2026


1965, New York City. Trevor Copeland and Arthur Brightman’s romance is against the law. In their secret nightclub act, “Midnight,” they perform love songs in an act of defiance of a world that demands they stay hidden. As tensions rise at the start of a historic movement, Trevor and Arthur are torn between their own surreptitious affair and the oncoming storm of social revolution. What did the critics think?

North/South Chamber Orchestra to Close 46th Season With Works by Living Composers
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026


The North/South Chamber Orchestra will conclude its 46th consecutive season with a free concert featuring works by composers from France, the Czech Republic, and the United States at Christ & St. Stephen's Church in New York.

Riverside Studios Reveals Full Programme For Bitesize Festival VII
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026


Riverside Studios announced the full programme for Bitesize Festival VII, featuring over 50 performances across theatre, comedy, cabaret, dance, film, and live music as the venue marks its 50th anniversary.

A History of Pop Stars on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 28, 2026


Much has been written about the proliferation of pop singer-songwriters writing new musicals for Broadway and off-Broadway. Less covered is the trend of pop singers performing on Broadway, which has made for a number of memorable appearances in current and recent seasons. 

Review: BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT Lecture Series at AMT Theater
by Rob Lester - May 31, 2026


BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT at AMT Theater, a lecture series of interesting info and personal opinions and experiences by three men of the the theater with something to say. Read some highlights of the series

WHO WE BECOME to Return to New York With Lanford Wilson One-Acts
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026


Deep Flight Productions will present an encore engagement of WHO WE BECOME, a program of rarely produced Lanford Wilson one-acts, at Factory Series at the Chain Studio Theatre in New York.

REP Breathes New Life Into the ‘Impossible Dream’
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - May 25, 2026


This reimagined staging promises a stirring, four-week theatrical journey that invites today's audiences to rediscover Don Quixote’s timeless quest for hope and inspiration.

Review: CACTUS FLOWER at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - May 4, 2026


The air at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park is thick with the scent of high-end buffet favorites and the electric hum of a sold-out crowd. The curtain has risen on a revival of the 1960s Broadway classic Cactus Flower, and if the opening week's standing ovations are any indication, Kansas City has another bona fide hit on its hands.

New York Philharmonic To Present Free CONCERTS IN THE PARKS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026


The New York Philharmonic will present free outdoor Concerts in the Parks across all five boroughs, conducted by Elim Chan, featuring Principal Cello Carter Brey in his final NYC solo appearances before retiring after 30 years.

Alan Menken, James Bond and American Classics Included in BBC Proms 2026 Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 21, 2026


The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.

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by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 19, 2026


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Center Theatre Group Reveals 2026/27 Season - THE TURNING WORLD Premiere and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026


Center Theatre Group has revealed twelve productions for the 2026/27 Season. The eight-show One CTG subscription package includes plays and musicals at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, including The Turning world premiere and more.

The Music Man History

Other Productions of The Music Man

1957   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1961   West End London Production
West End
1965   Regional Revival
1980   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2000   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2019   Washington, DC (Regional) Broadway Center Stage Revival
Washington, DC (Regional)
2022   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2026   US Tour
US Tour

Podcasts

Broadway Podcast Network

Ep 200: Feminist Approaches to Musical Theatre

I am very pleased to share with you part one of my recent conversation with authors Paige Allan and Stacy Wolf about their fascinating new book, Feminist Approaches to Musical Theater. Paige Allen is a writer, researcher, and storyteller.

1491 (1969)

Before Lin Manuel Miranda....before Jason Robert Brown....before Jonathan Larson....there was Meredith Willson, the one man band who gave the world its most American of musicals, The Music Man. But what happens when the music man wants to change his tune?

#68 - Warren Carlyle

Warren Carlyle is a Tony winning and Emmy nominated Director and Choreographer. Most recently he directed and choreographed the musical Harmony, now playing on Broadway.

Ep141 - Maria Briggs, Victoria on 2016 Broadway Revival & Ensemble in SPAMALOT

"I got to final callbacks and I was like, I should maybe watch this cause I don't know what I'm auditioning for. I got to Mungo and Rump and then I don't even think I finished it." This episode features Maria Briggs who performed as a swing and as Victoria in the 2016 Broadway Revival of CATS and is currently in the ensemble of SPAMALOT.

#156 - Benjamin Pajak

At the young age of 11 years old, breakout star, Benjamin Pajak was performing as scene partners to Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster, and the best of the best in the the theatre world, making his Broadway Debut as Winthrop in Music Man on Broadway.

Episode 51: The Musicals of Meredith Wilson, Part 1

This week my guest is author Dominick McHugh, author of the recent book, The Big Parade – Meredith Wilson’s Musicals From The Music Man To 1491. Dominick is Professor of Musicology at the University of Sheffield in the UK.

DAN Loves Music Man, Joe says NOPE

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Broadway soprano Teri Bibb (SHE LOVES ME, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) joins Jeff to discuss the legacy of Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN and answer the questions: "Where do sopranos go after they turn 40?" "What exactly is a 'shipoopi?'" and "How similar is Harold Hill to a president named Donald Trump?" Check out current projects, video, and photos of Teri in her many gowns at www.TeriBibb.com.

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