The Music Man
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The Music Man is a classic musical that tells the story of Harold Hill, a traveling con man who poses as a band organizer and leader, selling band instruments and uniforms to the naive townspeople of River City, Iowa.
Synopsis
He plans to skip town without giving any music lessons, but his plans are foiled when he falls for Marian Paroo, the town’s librarian and piano teacher.
As he starts to develop feelings for Marian, Harold is faced with a dilemma about going through with his scam or staying to be with her.
The musical is celebrated for its charming story, witty dialogue, and catchy songs, reflecting Americana and small-town life.
About the show
- Written by: Franklin Lacey, Meredith Willson
- Premiered: 1957
- Genres & themes: 1950s, Americana, Comedy, Romance, Two Act
- Setting: 1910s, Iowa, River City
Songs from The Music Man
- Rock Island
- Iowa Stubborn
- Ya Got Trouble
- Piano Lesson
- Goodnight, My Someone
- Seventy-Six Trombones
- Sincere
- The Sadder But Wiser Girl
- Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little
- Goodnight Ladies
- Marian the Librarian
- My White Knight
- Wells Fargo Wagon
- It’s You
- Shipoopi
- Lida Rose
- Will I Ever Tell You?
- Gary, Indiana
- Till There Was You
- Finale