The Music Man

Seventy-six trombones in the big parade! You don't have to be a musical theatre nerd to know this one! This is  from the inspiring musical, The Music Man.

The story of the Music Man begins on the 4th of July, 1912, in River City, Iowa. Harold Hill, a conman, sells music lessons to the town and promises a grand marching band. He is a charmer and a salesman. During the show, Hill and the town's librarian Marian Paroo fall in love.

The show had a nice run beginning in 1957 in the Majestic Theatre. With music, book & lyrics by Meredith Wilson, Kermit Bloomgarden producing, Morton Da Costa directing, and Onna White as the show's choreographer, the musical ran to be

the third longest of all of the decade's musicals.

After the role of Harold Hill was rejected by several actors, it was finally accepted by Robert Preston. Preston gave a memorably dynamic performance in his first appearance on the musical stage. He also repeated the part in the film version of the show.

The Music Man has so many memorable songs that never seem to escape your soul. From beautiful ballads such as "Goodnight, My Someone," to spunky upbeat songs like, "Trouble," no one leaves the theatre in a bad mood after hearing these tunes. A personal favorite of mine is "Seventy-Six Trombones" and it always makes me smile. Check out this video from the film version of the show:

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