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Meredith Willson

Date of Death: June 15, 1984 (82)

Birth Place: Mason City, IA, USA

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The Unsinkable Molly BrownThe Unsinkable Molly Brown
 
[Regional (US), 2014]
Music and Lyrics

Writing

1491
Bookwriter
Composer/Lyricist
Here's Love
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
The Music Man
Source Material
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist

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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MJ, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and More Set For Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Photo
MJ, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and More Set For Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced the Broadway Series lineup for the 2025-2026 season. The season will include seven Sarasota Premieres and ten Broadway hits.
HADESTOWN, CLUE, and More Set For Broadway in Wichita 2025-26 Season Photo
HADESTOWN, CLUE, and More Set For Broadway in Wichita 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

The American Theatre Guild has announced the 25–26 Season for the Century II Concert Hall. The 25–26 BROADWAY IN WICHITA Series kicks off in January 2026.
THE BOOK OF MORMON, BEETLEJUICE, And More Set for The King Center 2025-26 Broadway Se Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON, BEETLEJUICE, And More Set for The King Center 2025-26 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2025

The King Center has announced the 25–26 Broadway Season for the King Center. The upcoming season includes the following national touring Broadway productions: THE BOOK OF MORMON, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN and BEETLEJUICE. 
Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Toby's With Capital T Photo
Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Toby's With Capital T
by Cybele Pomeroy - Apr 17, 2025

Salvation in the form of a children's band? Sure, why not? THE MUSIC MAN has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. Now, the beloved Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia, Maryland undertakes this winner, through May 18, 2025. It's beautifully done and highly entertaining.
SIX, CHICAGO, And More Set for Hanover Theatre 2025-2026 Broadway Season Photo
SIX, CHICAGO, And More Set for Hanover Theatre 2025-2026 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts has announced the upcoming 2025-2026 Broadway season. Subscriptions are on sale now.
TINA, THE MUSIC MAN, and More Set For Broadway in Tysons 2025-26 Season Photo
TINA, THE MUSIC MAN, and More Set For Broadway in Tysons 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

Experience the magic of Broadway in Tysons, VA. Capital One Hall has announced Season 5 of Broadway in Tysons coming in 2025/2026! New subscriptions go on sale May 7 and current subscribers can renew now!
Joshua Bergasse and Matt Lenz Join THE MUSIC MAN Tour Creative Team Photo
Joshua Bergasse and Matt Lenz Join THE MUSIC MAN Tour Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

The creative team has been revealed for the national tour of The Music Man. See who is involved in the production, and learn if the tour is coming to a city near you!
THE MUSIC MAN to Open At Birmingham Village Players in May Photo
THE MUSIC MAN to Open At Birmingham Village Players in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

Meredith Willson's The Music Man will run in May at Birmingham Village Players. Learn more about this classic musical and see how to purchase tickets here.
STEREOPHONIC, SPAMALOT, and More Set For Broadway at the Center's 2025/26 Season Photo
STEREOPHONIC, SPAMALOT, and More Set For Broadway at the Center's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

 The AT&T Performing Arts Center has announced their 2025/2026 season of Broadway at the Center. This season’s lineup will kick off with A Christmas Story this holiday season. Learn more here!
THE BOOK OF MORMON and More Set for The Grand 2025/26 Broadway in Wilmington Season Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON and More Set for The Grand 2025/26 Broadway in Wilmington Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

The Playhouse on Rodney Square has revealed their 2025/26 Broadway in Wilmington season, featuring the return of The Book of Mormon to Delaware, and more. Learn more!
THE BOOK OF MORMON and More Set for Playhouse Square 2025-2026 Broadway in Akron Seas Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON and More Set for Playhouse Square 2025-2026 Broadway in Akron Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

Playhouse Square has revealed the four shows that will make up the 2025-2026 Broadway in Akron series, including The Book of Mormon and more.
Review: THE RAINMAKER at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre Photo
Review: THE RAINMAKER at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Mar 23, 2025

Don Bluth Front Row Theatre's production of THE RAINMAKER is a heartfelt and intimate production that highlights the story’s enduring themes of self-worth and hope.
SUFFS, FROZEN, and More Set For Lied Center's 2025/26 Season Photo
SUFFS, FROZEN, and More Set For Lied Center's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

The Lied Center for Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Glenn Korff Broadway Series. The season will kick off with Disney's Frozen and continue with Suffs, The Music Man, A Christmas Story, and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. 
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How Often Do Musicals Change Their Titles After Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 15, 2025

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway musicals change their titles after Broadway? We're unpacking the history of shows that have been renamed.
SUFFS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For DMPA 2025-26 Willis Broadway Series Season Photo
SUFFS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For DMPA 2025-26 Willis Broadway Series Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Des Moines Performing Arts announced new engagements headed to the Des Moines Civic Center as part of the 2025 - 26 Willis Broadway Series. Learn more about the season lineup here!
2025-26 Broadway Season at Washington Pavilion: Highlights from BACK TO THE FUTURE to Photo
2025-26 Broadway Season at Washington Pavilion: Highlights from BACK TO THE FUTURE to MOULIN ROUGE!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

Discover the 2025-26 Washington Pavilion Broadway Series featuring classics like MOULIN ROUGE! and BACK TO THE FUTURE, MRS. DOUBTFIRE THE MUSICAL, CLUE, and more.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards Photo
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 14, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Review: RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS at St. James UMC In Little Rock Photo
Review: RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS at St. James UMC In Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 11, 2025

What did our critic think of RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS at St. James UMC In Little Rock?
7 Christmas Songs You May (Or May Not) Know Are Written By Broadway Composers Photo
7 Christmas Songs You May (Or May Not) Know Are Written By Broadway Composers
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 24, 2024

Find out which of your favorite Christmas and holiday songs were penned by Broadway composers!
�"pera Y Piezas Navideñas Dentro Del Ciclo Música INBAL En El Munal Photo
�"pera Y Piezas Navideñas Dentro Del Ciclo Música INBAL En El Munal
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

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. 
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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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