From a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey
You don't want to miss meeting 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 more...
Barbara Cook, renowned for her vocal prowess and emotive interpretations, won a Tony Award for her role in the original Broadway production of The Music Man. more...
(Standby)
Robert Preston, renowned for his collaboration with composer Meredith Willson, originated the iconic role of Professor Harold Hill in the 1957 musical The Music Man and its 1962 film adaptation, earning his first Golden Globe Award nomination for the latter. more...
(Understudy)
Arthur Rubin, who began his career as a tenor and later transitioned into stage management and production, had a notable stage presence with roles in shows such as The Most Happy Fella and Kean, before taking a break from performing after playing Tammany O'Halloran in Here's Love. more...
Awards and Nominations
1958 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Robert Preston won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: David Burns won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Iggie Wolfington was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Barbara Cook won.
Production Team
Howard Bay Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
Morton Da Costa Director
(Staging)
(Staging)
Director
Walter Eiger Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Sidney Fine Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Seymour Ginzler Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Herbert Greene Musical Director
Irwin Kostal Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Ronald De Mann Hair Designer
Raoul Pène Du Bois Costume Designer
Don Walker Orchestrator
Onna White Choreographer
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