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Meredith Willson

Date of Death: June 15, 1984 (82)

Birth Place: Mason City, IA, USA

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[Regional (US), 2014]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1958 - Best Musical

Meredith Willson, The Music Man


winner
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Musical

Meredith Willson, The Music Man

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Ã"pera Y Piezas Navideñas Dentro Del Ciclo Música INBAL En El Munal

En el marco del programa Música INBAL en el Munal, que organiza la Coordinación Nacional de Música y Ópera (CNMO) del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), con el propósito de brindar en este espacio museístico alternativas musicales y de esparcimiento a los visitantes, se ofrecerá el Recital de Navidad, integrado por una serie de fragmentos de óperas destacadas y piezas de la temporada decembrina. 
Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, & More Light Up the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs Chart

Celebrating the songwriters behind the latest trending tinsel tunes and cherished seasonal standards alike, ASCAP has the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs and the Top 25 ASCAP Holiday Songs for 2024. 
7 Christmas Songs You May (Or May Not) Know Are Written By Broadway Composers

Find out which of your favorite Christmas and holiday songs were penned by Broadway composers!
Olney Theatre Center Funds Three Week-Long Workshops In 24-25

Olney Theatre Center announced the three collaborative projects it will develop with week-long workshops as part of its Vanguard Arts Fund (VAF) during the 24-25 season.
The Music Man Foundation Awards Grants to 15 California and National Nonprofits

The Music Man Foundation awarded $2.7 million to 15 nonprofits using music to enhance wellbeing and announced a 2025 grant opportunity for organizations aiming to create lasting change through music.
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET to be Presented at Surflight Theatre This Holiday Season

Surflight Theatre is continuing their 2024 Season with their Christmas show, Miracle on 34th Street. Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn't want her six-year-old Susan's head filled with romantic notions.
Photos: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL At Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse

Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse is presenting the long-awaited return of a seasonal favorite in MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL. See photos from the production.
Randolph High School Drama Club Receives Grant to Stage THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN

Randolph High School Drama Club received a grant to stage the revised version of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, highlighting Molly Brown's activism and resilience during the Progressive Era. Learn more!
Previews: 1962 ON STAGE AND SCREEN at The Musical Theater Project

The Musical Theatre Project's next live program, 1962 ON STAGE AND SCREEN, is to be presented at 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Review: THE MUSIC MAN at White Theatre

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN opened this week at The White Theatre to an almost full house standing ovation. THE MUSIC MAN is a tribute to small town America around the turn of the twentieth century. The location is River City, Iowa on the Iowa/Illinois border in 1912.
Licensing Your Next Theatrical Production- A Complete Guide

What is theatrical licensing and why is it important? Check out our for guide to how licensing works and view an updating list of new shows to license!
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
Shuler Hensley to Direct THE MUSIC MAN at City Springs Theatre Company

City Springs Theatre Company will present THE MUSIC MAN in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month

54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Jay Aubrey Jones and Nick Whitehurst Join HERE'S LOVE TO THE MUSIC MAN at 54 Below

54 Below will present Here’s Love to The Music Man: A Celebration of Songwriter Meredith Willson, with newly added appearances by Broadway’s Jay Aubery Jones, and Nick Whitehurst, Executive Director of The Music Man Square.
Billy Harrigan Tighe to Star in THE MUSIC MAN at City Springs Theatre Company

City Springs Theatre Company will open its 2024-2025 season with THE MUSIC MAN starring Billy Harrigan Tighe. Learn how to purchase tickets.
56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
54 Below to Present HERE'S LOVE TO THE MUSIC MAN Celebration of Meredith Willson

54 BELOW will present Here’s Love to The Music Man: A Celebration of Songwriter Meredith Willson. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Second Street Players Adds July Performance of THE MUSIC MAN

Second Street Players in Milford, DE have added a performance to their summer production of THE MUSIC MAN. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JERSEY BOYS & More Set for Argyle Theatre 2024-25 Season

Long Island's ARGYLE THEATRE has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring a diverse lineup of productions. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Meredith Willson written?

Meredith Willson has written 4 shows including The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Composer), Here's Love (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), The Music Man (Source Material), Meredith Willson's 1491 (Bookwriter).

What awards has Meredith Willson been nominated for?

Meredith Willson has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. One of his notable nominations includes a nomination for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "The Music Man". Additionally, "The Music Man" also received a nomination for Best Musical at the Tony Awards. These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Willson's work has received in the Broadway industry.

What awards has Meredith Willson won?

Meredith Willson has won several awards for his work. He received the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and the Tony Awards for his musical, The Music Man.

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