The Music Man: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
The Music Man follows the charming con artist Harold Hill as he arrives in the small town of River City, Iowa. Posing as a traveling band organizer, Hill convinces the townsfolk to invest in instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he promises to form. However, Hill doesn’t know the first thing about music, and as he tries to keep his scheme afloat, he unexpectedly falls in love with Marian, the town’s skeptical librarian. The Music Man is a heartwarming classic about love, trust, and the transformative power of music.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1957)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Comedy
Setting: 1910s / USA (Iowa)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Meredith Willson
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1957)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1950s, Bands, Child Roles, Classic, Comedic, Family-Friendly, Feel-Good, Golden Age, Large Cast, Original, Popular, Solo Composer, Tony Award
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