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Run Time:
Two hours and 25 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: February 10, 2022
Closing: January 15, 2023

The Music Man - 2022 Broadway History , Info & More

Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway)
1634 Broadway New York, NY 10019

Two-time Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Emmy Award winner Hugh Jackman will make his highly anticipated return to Broadway in what is widely agreed to be the greatest role ever created for an actor in the history of musical theater: Professor Harold Hill in Meredith Willson’s beloved classic, The Music Man. Two-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy superstar Sutton Foster will star as Marian Paroo. The production, directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography by Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle, will begin performances on September 9, 2020, and officially open on October 15, 2020.

One of the most universally cherished treasures of the American musical theater, The Music Man was an instant smash hit when it premiered on Broadway on December 19, 1957. It went on to win five Tony Awards, including the prize for Best Musical, and ran for 1,375 performances. The Smithsonian Institution ranks The Music Man as one of the "great glories" of American popular culture.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Music Man

Review: Even With Hugh Jackman, ‘The Music Man’ Goes Flat
7 / 10

The musical, which opened on Thursday night at the Winter Garden Theater, only intermittently offers the joys we expect from a classic revival starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster - especially one so obviously patterned on the success of another classic revival, 'Hello, Dolly!,' a few seasons back. The frenzy of love unleashed in that show by Bette Midler, supported by substantially the same creative team - including the director Jerry Zaks, the choreographer Warren Carlyle and the set and costume designer Santo Loquasto - has gone missing here, despite all the deluxe trimmings and 42 people onstage. Instead we get an extremely neat, generally perky, overly cautious take on a musical that, being about the con game of love and music, needs more danger in the telling.

‘The Music Man’ Broadway Review: Hugh Jackman Leads the Big Parade
7 / 10

Director Jerry Zaks' production is a throwback in just about every sense, for good and for bad. There are elaborate sets (by Santo Loquasto, who also did the costumes) with backdrops that suggest the work of Grant Wood - at one point, two chorus members even re-create 'American Gothic.' There's an orchestra of two dozen musicians and a cast of 40 that sometimes seems as crowded upstage as one of those high school productions that accepts everybody who auditions. Disconcertingly, there are also six principals - Tony winners all - who reinforce the glaring lack of diversity in 21st-century Broadway revivals as much as in 1912 Iowa.

Mets Manager Buck Showalter is 'Mesmerized' By Broadway's THE MUSIC MAN
by HaleyJane Rose - August 15, 2022


New York Mets manager Buck Showalter expressed fascination with Broadway during a recent press conference after seeing The Music Man.

VIDEO: THE MUSIC MAN's Emma Crow & Gino Cosculluela are On the Rise!
by Candace Cordelia - August 10, 2022


Audiences are on their feet eight times a week at the Winter Garden Theatre. Broadway superstars Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are two of the reasons for the success of The Music Man of course, but the show's young stars are just as repsonsible. 21 young actors made their Broadway debuts when the show opened- two of them were Emma Crow & Gino Cosculluela, who play Zaneeta Shinn and Tommy Djilas. Watch the full interview in this video!

Photos: THE MUSIC MAN to Release New Broadway Cast Recording - Get a First Look at the Recording Session
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 27, 2022


Accidental Jacket Entertainment will release the official cast recording of the Broadway revival of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, starring two-time Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Emmy Award-winning star Hugh Jackman as Professor Harold Hill and two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as Marian Paroo. See photos of the recording session here!

VIDEO: Sutton Foster Talks MUSIC MAN Pre-Show Ritual With Hugh Jackman on LIVE
by Michael Major - July 11, 2022


Watch Sutton Foster on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan discussing her current Broadway run in The Music Man. She discussed her pre-show ritual with Hugh Jackman, which they call 'carpet chats,' in which they sit down and talk before every performance. Foster also touched on her love of crafting and why she considers herself to be a 'pro-crocheter.'

Words From The Wings: One of THE MUSIC MAN's Littlest Stars, Benjamin Pajak, On His Backstage Must-Haves, and More!
by Stephi Wild - July 8, 2022


We're chatting with one of The Music Man's littlest stars, Benjamin Pajak, who plays Winthrop Paroo! He told us all about his pre-show rituals with the other kids in the show, and more. Check out his answers here!

Sutton Foster Out of THE MUSIC MAN with COVID
by Robert Diamond - June 26, 2022


Sutton Foster has just shared on Instagram that she's again tested positive for COVID and will miss performances of THE MUSIC MAN.

Video/Photos: 'Harold Hill' Understudy Max Clayton Takes His First Star Bow at THE MUSIC MAN
by A.A. Cristi - June 14, 2022


At Tuesday night's performance of The Music Man, the show celebrated understudy Max Clayton as he took his first bow in the starring role of Harold Hill and we've got photos and video of the big moment. Watch here!

Hugh Jackman Out Of THE MUSIC MAN Due To COVID-19; Max Clayton To Play Harold Hill Through June 21st.
by Team BWW - June 13, 2022


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Hugh Jackman will be sidelined from The Music Man on Broadway for all performances this week following a positive test for COVID-19.

Five Exclusive Broadway Auctions Featuring Billy Crystal, THE MUSIC MAN & More Available on Charitybuzz
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 13, 2022


Five Broadway auctions are closing soon at Charitybuzz, featuring a Billy Crystal meet and greet package, The Music Man memorabilia, premium tickets to MJ: The Musical, and more! 

THE MUSIC MAN Releases New Block Of Tickets Through November 27
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2022


The producers of The Music Man announced a new block of tickets on sale for the show into the Fall - find out how to get them here!

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Talk Laughing on Stage in THE MUSIC MAN & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 3, 2022


Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster share with Jess Cagle how the crowds for their show make them laugh night-after-night.

THE MUSIC MAN Announces Special Performance to Benefit Entertainment Community Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 1, 2022


Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) announced that the celebrated Broadway revival of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man is adding a Special Performance on the evening of Sunday, August 28 at 8 pm ET to benefit the Fund at the Winter Garden Theatre.

The Theatre World Awards Will Honor THE MUSIC MAN With 'Outstanding Ensemble' Award
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022


The Theatre World Awards will present a special 'Outstanding Ensemble' Award to 21 cast members making their Broadway debut in the Broadway Revival of The Music Man starring Theatre World Award alumni Hugh Jackman, Marie Mullen, Jefferson Mays, Jayne Houdyshell, and Phillip Boykin at The Winter Garden Theatre.

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Surprised By High School MUSIC MAN Cast-Mate on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022


Hugh Jackman opened up about how he feels returning to Broadway, the show's Tony nominations and Sutton Foster's recent Drama League award win. He also addressed recent rumors that Justin Timberlake would be replacing him. The segment concluded with a short performance from the Music Man's Barbershop Quartet.

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Celebrates Sutton Foster's Drama League Awards Win with Curtain Call Speech
by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022


On Friday night, May 20th, Hugh Jackman made a curtain call speech at The Music Man in honor of Sutton Foster's recent Drama League win. Foster, who currently stars as Marian Paroo alongside Jackman's Harold Hill, was awarded the 2022 Drama League Distinguished Performance Award.

Rialto Chatter: Hugh Jackman Responds To Rumor Justin Timberlake Will Take Over As THE MUSIC MAN
by Rialto Chatter - May 18, 2022


Read what Hugh Jackman had to say about Justin Timberlake in The Music Man on Broadway. Page Six reported earlier today that Justin Timberlake is in talks to replace Hugh Jackman as Harold Hill in The Music Man on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre when he departs the production.

THE MUSIC MAN Announces Standing Room Policy With $76 Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022


The Music Man on Broadway has announced that a limited number of standing room tickets will be available for every performance beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, May 17. A limited number of tickets will be available for same-day purchase beginning 2 hours before performances for $76 each.

VIDEO: Watch New Highlights of Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster in THE MUSIC MAN
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2022


Watch as nominees Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster and Jayne Houdyshell appear in newly released highlights from the show, featuring the Tony nominated choreography of Warren Carlyle and costumes of Santo Loquasto! The company of The Music Man has something to celebrate this week, as the production just earned six Tony Awards nominations- including a nod for Best Revival of a Musical.

THE MUSIC MAN to Hold Open Call for Understudy for Winthrop/Child Male Dancer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2022


The Music Man on Broadway is casting the role of Male Child Dancer/Understudy for Winthrop. This performer appears onstage in the ensemble and understudies the principal role of Winthrop.

VIDEO: Sutton Foster & Hugh Jackman Reveal They Were 'Intimidated' to Work Together in MUSIC MAN on MEYERS
by Michael Major - May 6, 2022


Music Man stars Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman sat down with Seth Meyers to discuss their return to Broadway in the Music Man after the pandemic, troublesome audience members, and why they were initially intimidated to work with each other. They also praised swings and understudies, with Foster detailing her experiences working as one.

VIDEO: Sutton Foster Discusses Performing For Her Daughter in MUSIC MAN on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - April 29, 2022


Sutton Foster dished on her pre-show ritual with Hugh Jackman, returning to the stage after the pandemic, and more. Foster also discussed that she sings 'Goodnight, My Someone' from the show every night to her daughter, Emily. Foster spoke on what it was like to have her daughter in the audience while she sang the song during the show.

Photos: In the Kitchen with THE MUSIC MAN's Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster
by Bruce Glikas - April 20, 2022


View pictures of Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster volunteering at God’s Love We Deliver, the nonprofit behind New York City’s nutritious, medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves, just delivered their 30 Millionth Meal on Wednesday, April 20.

THE MUSIC MAN is Accepting Submissions for Child Dancers
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2022


The Telsey Office has just announced that they are seeking young dancers to join the cast of The Music Man on Broadway. Get the scoop on how to submit videos for kids including deadlines, ages and the show schedule.

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks THE MUSIC MAN, WOLVERINE, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON
by Marissa Tomeo - April 2, 2022


Hugh Jackman appeared last night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss April Fool's Day, auditioning for Wolverine, and The Music Man.

The Music Man FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in The Music Man and what's the order?
Rock Island
Iowa Stubborn
Trouble
Piano Lesson
If You Don't Mind My Saying So
Goodnight, My Someone
Seventy Six Trombones
Sincere
The Sadder-But-Wiser Girl
Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little
Goodnight Ladies
Marian the Librarian
My White Knight
The Wells Fargo Wagon
It's You
Shipoopi
Lida Rose
Will I Ever Tell You
Gary, Indiana
Till There Was You
Tomorrow
I Found a Horseshoe
You Don't Have to Kiss Me Goodnight
Fireworks
Rasmussin's Law
Rock Island
Iowa Stubborn
Ya Got Trouble
Piano Lesson/If You Don't Mind My Saying So
Good Night My Someone
Seventy-Six Trombones
Ice Cream/Sincere
Pick-a-little, Talk-a-Little/ Good Night, Ladies
Marian The Librarian
My White Knight
Wells Fargo Wagon
It's You
Shipoopi
Lida Rose
Will I Ever Tell You?
Gary, Indiana
Till There Was You

The Music Man History

Other Productions of The Music Man

1957   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1961   West End London Production
West End
1965   Regional Revival
1965   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1980   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2000   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2019   Washington, DC (Regional) Broadway Center Stage Revival
Washington, DC (Regional)
2022   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

The Music Man - 2022 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Santo Loquasto
2022 Drama League Awards Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Hugh Jackman
2022 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Awards Sutton Foster
2022 Drama League Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Jerry Zaks
2022 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical The Music Man
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Warren Carlyle
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Santo Loquasto
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) The Music Man
2022 Tony Awards Best Choreography Warren Carlyle
2022 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Santo Loquasto
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Hugh Jackman
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Jayne Houdyshell
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Sutton Foster
2022 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Caroline, or Change
2022 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Music Man

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