When fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill comes marching into town, you know there's going to be trouble right here in River City. His goal is to con the good townspeople out of their money, but Marian the Librarian has other plans. This wonderful slice of Americana will leave your entire family humming such familiar tunes as "Seventy-Six Trombones, "Gary, Indiana," and "'Till There Was You."
Based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey, The Music Man, became a hit in 1957 on Broadway, winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and running for 1,375 performances. The original cast included Robert Preston(who went on to reprise his role in the 1962 screen adaptation) as Harold Hill, Barbara Cook as Marian and Eddie Hodges as Winthrop. The cast album won the first Grammy Award for "Best Original Cast Album" and was number one on the Billboard charts for 245 weeks. The show's success led to a popular 1962 film adaptation and a 2003 television remake. The second Broadway revival, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman, opened on April 27, 2000 ran for 699 performances. The cast included Rye native, Craig Bierko (making his Broadway debut) as Hill and Rebecca Luker as Marian.
The Show is Directed by John J. Fanelli. Choreography is by Greg Baccarini and Musical Direction is by Kurt Kelley. Costumes are by George Croom and Maria Castaldo. Set designer is Steve Loftus, Lighting design by Bob D'Urso and Sound Design by Jonathan Hatton. Producer and Stage Manager is Jesse Pellegrino and the Executive Producer is Nannette Fanelli
Running through July 29th; Thursdays at 11:15am & 6:15pm, Fridays at 6:15pm, Saturdays at 11:15am and Sundays at 11:15am & 5:15pm (Times reflect Dinner Service; the curtain is 1 hour and 45 minutes after Dinner Service begins).
Prices range from $47.00 to $52.00 plus tax for Dinner & Show.
For tickets please call Westchester Broadway Theatre at (914) 592-2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.comto Smalltown, U.S.A. of a bygone era, Meredith Willson's
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