The Music Man Broadway Original Cast
From a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin LaceyYou 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. Full synopsis
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Original Cast
Barbara Cook, renowned for her vocal prowess and emotive interpretations, won a Tony Award for her role in the original Broadway production of The Music Man. more...
(Standby)
Conductor/Constable Locke
Robert Preston, renowned for his collaboration with composer Meredith Willson, originated the iconic role of Professor Harold Hill in the 1957 musical The Music Man and its 1962 film adaptation, earning his first Golden Globe Award nomination for the latter. more...
(Understudy)
Arthur Rubin, who began his career as a tenor and later transitioned into stage management and production, had a notable stage presence with roles in shows such as The Most Happy Fella and Kean, before taking a break from performing after playing Tammany O'Halloran in Here's Love. more...
(Understudy)
See awards and nominations on the The Music Man page
Other productions of The Music Man
- 1961 West End — London Production · Cast
- 1965 — Regional Revival · Cast
- 1965 Off-Broadway — City Center Revival · Cast
- 1980 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 2000 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 2019 Washington, DC (Regional) — Broadway Center Stage Revival · Cast
- 2022 Broadway — Broadway Revival Production · Cast
- 2026 US Tour — · Cast
Production Team
Howard Bay Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
Morton Da Costa Director
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(Staging)
Director
Walter Eiger Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Sidney Fine Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Seymour Ginzler Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Herbert Greene Musical Director
Irwin Kostal Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Ronald De Mann Hair Designer
Raoul Pène Du Bois Costume Designer
Don Walker Orchestrator
Onna White Choreographer
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