Marriott Theater's MUSIC MAN to be Directed by Gary Griffin, 11/3/10-1/9/11

When THE MUSIC MAN runs from November 3, 2010 thru January 9, 2011 at the Marriot Theatre (10 Marriott Drive) in Lincolnshire, Illinois- Gary Griffin will direct.

The musical follow 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.

Other shows the Marriott Theatre will present during their 2010 season include FIDDLER ON THE ROOF from February 17-April 25 (Directed by David H. Bell), THE DROWSY CHAPERONE from April 28-June 27 (Directed by Marc Robin), ONCE ON THIS ISLAND from June 30-August 29 (Directed by Marc Robin), and A CHORUS LINE from September 1-October 31(Directed by Mark Loccoco).

Currently, MY FAIR LADY is playing at the Marriot until February 14.

For more information or to order tickets call (847)-634-0200 or visit the theatre online at http://www.marriotttheatre.com/.

The Marriott Theatre a prime venue for "launching" Broadway shows into the regional market with premiere productions of; A CHORUS LINE, CHESS, BABY, GRAND HOTEL, THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, THE GOODBYE GIRL, THE FIRST, MISS SAIGON, CATS, SUNSET BOULEVARD, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and THOURGHLY MODERN MILLIE.

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