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...
Bruce Dow, who has graced Broadway in productions such as "Diana" and "Jesus Christ Superstar," was also part of the cast in "The Music Man." more...
Ruth Gottschall, who has an extensive Broadway resume including a past performance in The Music Man, has also graced regional theatres with roles such as Helen Hubbard in Murder on the Orient Express at Ogunquit Playhouse and Aunt Eller in Pittsburgh CLO's Oklahoma!. more...
Manuel Herrera, who played Tommy Djilas in The Music Man, has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in the original Broadway casts of West Side Story, Legally Blonde, Sweet Charity, and Wicked. more...
Christine Toy Johnson, an award-winning playwright, actor, and filmmaker, has had a prolific career spanning over 25 years, including notable appearances in the New York revivals of THE MUSIC MAN, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, PACIFIC OVERTURES, and FALSETTOLAND. more...
Nancy Johnston, who graced the Broadway stage in productions such as ELF and The Secret Garden, also brought her talent to The Music Man more...
Robert Sean Leonard, a three-time Tony Award nominee, showcased his versatility by stepping into the lead role in the 2001 revival of The Music Man, replacing Craig Bierko. more...
(Understudy)
Eric McCormack, known for his Emmy-winning role on "Will & Grace," starred on Broadway as The Music Man, showcasing his versatile talent both on stage and screen. more...
(Swing)
Tiler Peck, while performing on Broadway in Susan Stroman's revival of The Music Man, simultaneously pursued her ballet education at the School of American Ballet during the winter term of 2000–2001. more...
Malika Samuel, a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, showcased her talent in The Music Man at the Neil Simon Theater. more...
Tommar Wilson, a Carnegie Mellon University graduate, showcased his versatile talent in The Music Man, adding to his impressive Broadway and tour credits which include Hair, Hairspray, and Mamma Mia!. more...
Awards and Nominations
2000 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress - Musical: Rebecca Luker won.
2000 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Craig Bierko was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Rebecca Luker was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical: Ruth Williamson was nominated but did not win.
2000 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Craig Bierko was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Rebecca Luker was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Doug Besterman Orchestrator
David Chase Musical Director
Jonathan Deans Sound Designer
Larry Hochman Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Paul Huntley Hair and Wig Designer
Peter Kaczorowski Lighting Designer
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Thomas Lynch Scenic Designer
Susan Stroman Choreographer
Director
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