Music Man, The
Real-life music man Meredith Willson translated his fondly remembered Iowa boyhood into this brilliantly constructed, deceptively sophisticated musical masterpiece. Con man Harold Hill embarks on a plan to flim-flam the good citizens of 1912 River City into buying band instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that will never materialize, but the joke is on Mr. Hill, thanks to the solid values embodied in this idealized Midwestern town. Great songs include “76 Trombones,” “Till There Was You,” and “(Ya Got) Trouble.” This is a deeply satisfying show for audiences of all ages, and provides abundant opportunities for a large company of performers.
Scenery
*See Space requirements for Logistic Requirements
Costumes
This sumptuous and beautifully detailed costume collection was created by Cathleen Edwards, and provides a variety of colorful, period-inspired clothing for a very large cast. All the denizens of River City come perfectly to life in their hobble skirts, summer suits, and 1912 picnic attire.
Built: 2011 (most recent)
Supported cast: Cast of 50+ / 30+ young people
Shipping: Cardboard boxes (18)
Alterations: Some
Principal size range: Various
# Ensemble Bottoms: N/a
# Ensemble Tops: N/a
Shoes: None
Wigs: None
Properties
Built: 2011
Offstage space: 12’x10’ SL
# of road boxes: None
Furniture:
Expendables: None
Specialty Items: Wells Fargo Wagon / Footbridge / Bleachers
Individual items for rent: None
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