Meredith Willson's The Music Man
- When: Thursday, October 24, 2024, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Black Box Theatre 1800 McCarty Drive, Gainesville Florida
- Cost: $15 Students and Faculty/Staff | $20 Public | $16 Seniors
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Meredith Willson; Story by Meredith Willson & Frank Lacey; Additional Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Whittman
Directed by Colleen Rua
Choreographed by Andrew Cao
Musical Direction & Conduction by Anthony Offerle
The Music Man is a delightful blend of wit, humor, warmth, romance, and heartfelt moments, making it ideal family entertainment. The story follows Harold Hill, a charming and fast-talking salesman, as he tricks the residents of River City, Iowa, into purchasing instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he promises to organize – despite his lack of musical knowledge. His plans to abscond with the money are thwarted when he falls for Marian, the town librarian, who ultimately inspires him to become a better man by the end of the show.
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Wednesday, October 23 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Thursday, October 24 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday, October 25 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday, October 26 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday, October 27 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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