The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band …

Classics from this era continue to shape the foundation of modern musical theatre. The Music Man plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips.

2026 TOUR DATES HAMMONS HALL SPRINGFIELD, MO January 12-14 BUY TICKETS WALTON ARTS CENTER FAYETTEVILLE, AR January 16-18 BUY TICKETS KOGER CENTER COLUMBIA, …

Sep 29, 2022 · The Music Man first premiered on Broadway more than 60 years ago, on December 19, 1957. That production ran for 1,375 performances, closing in 1961, and received six Tony Awards …

The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite …

The Music Man: Directed by Morton DaCosta. With Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold. Traveling con artist Harold Hill targets the naïve residents of a small town in …

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man is now playing on Broadway with Hugh Jackman as Professor Harold Hill!

1 day ago · Meredith Willson's timeless, five-time Tony Award winning musical comedy, The Music Man follows a notorious, fast-talking traveling salesman as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into …

Musical information for The Music Man, including synopsis, creative team, production details, and related resources.

From coast to coast, “Ya Got Trouble” as Big League’s new production of Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN embarks on a 100-city National Tour, opening in Springfield, MO, in January of 2026.