The Music Man | Goodman Theatre

Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Based on a Story by Willson and Franklin Lacey
Directed by Mary Zimmerman

"Musical comedy at its feel-good best"
– The New York Times

Jun 29 - Aug 11, 2019 in Goodman's Albert Theatre

Seventy-six trombones. One joyous musical masterpiece.

He’s charming and charismatic—no wonder con man Harold Hill assumes he can easily fleece the citizens of staid River City, Iowa with the grand promise of a marching band. But the smooth-talking swindler can’t tell a trombone from a treble clef—and Marian, the local librarian, knows it. In his attempt to steal her heart (and save his hide), Harold learns a thing or two about moral responsibility—and unexpectedly enriches the town with a love of music. Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman (The Jungle Book, Wonderful Town) brings her magic touch to “one of the sunniest musicals ever” (The New York Times), including memorable favorites "Goodnight My Someone," "Seventy-Six Trombones," "Gary, Indiana" and "Till There Was You."

Monica West (Marian Paroo) and Geoff Packard (Harold Hill) in rehearsal for The Music Man; book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey and directed by Goodman Manilow Resident Director Mary Zimmerman.

Ayana Strutz (Ensemble), Kelly Felthous (Zaneeta Shinn), Alejandro Fonseca (Ensemble), Adrienne Storrs (Ensemble), Matt Casey (Ensemble), Tommy Rivera-Vega (Tommy Djilas), Laura Savage (Ensemble) and Zach Porter (Ensemble) in rehearsal for The Music Man; book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey and directed by Goodman Manilow Resident Director Mary Zimmerman.

Ensemble members Alejandro Fonseca and Laura Savage (Ensemble) in rehearsal for The Music Man; book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey and directed by Goodman Manilow Resident Director Mary Zimmerman.

Director Mary Zimmerman in rehearsal for The Music Man; book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey.

Ayana Strutz (Ensemble), Adrienne Storrs (Ensemble), Laura Savage (Ensemble), Matt Casey (Ensemble), Tommy Rivera-Vega (Tommy Djilas), Zach Porter (Ensemble) and Geoff Packard (Harold Hill) in rehearsal for The Music Man; book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey and directed by Goodman Manilow Resident Director Mary Zimmerman.

Costume sketches for Meredith Willson's The Music Man, directed by Mary Zimmerman. Sketches by Ana Kuzmanic.

Director Mary Zimmerman on envisioning The Music Man

Director Mary Zimmerman in rehearsal for The Music Man; book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey.

Costume sketches for Meredith Willson's The Music Man, directed by Mary Zimmerman. Sketches by Ana Kuzmanic.

Director Mary Zimmerman on envisioning The Music Man

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Critical Praise

"Musical comedy at its feel-good best"

- The New York Times
"When it comes to creating stories on stage, Zimmerman is a master"

- Chicago Tribune
"One of the sunniest musicals ever"

- The New York Times
"A theatrical slice of cherry pie that both sends up and pays tribute to the old-fashioned manners and mores of small-town America"

- Variety
Mary Zimmerman is a "voraciously creative director"

- The Washington Post
"Zimmerman's singular body of work in Chicago theater...centered itself on the power of transformation"

- Chicago Tribune
Features an "infectious choo-choo train of a score"

- Variety
"As American as apple pie and a Fourth of July oration"

- The New York Times
Zimmerman is an "essential theatrical artist"

- Chicago Tribune
"You can be surprised by the musical's vigor, warmth, uplift and virtually faultless construction"

- The New York Times
"Glows with enjoyment"

- The New York Times

Artists

Meredith Willson Book, Music and Lyrics
Franklin Lacey Book
Mary Zimmerman Director
Geoff Packard Harold Hill
Monica West Marian Paroo
Sophie Ackerman Amaryllis Squires
Jonathan Butler-Duplessis Conductor / Marcellus Washburn
Cooper Carlisle Townsperson
Matt Casey Newspaper Reader / Townsperson
Lillian Castillo Ethel Toffelmier
Matt Crowle Charlie Cowell
Danielle Davis Mrs. Squires
Mary Ernster Mrs. Paroo
Kelly Felthous Zaneeta Shinn
Alejandro Fonseca Townsperson
Carter Graf Winthrop Paroo
Nicole Michelle Haskins Alma Hix
Anya Haverfield Townsperson
Jeremy Peter Johnson Salesman / Oliver Hix / Farmer / Quartet
Christopher Kale Jones Jacey Squires / Quartet
Heidi Kettenring Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn
James Konicek Olin Britt / Quartet
Milla Liss Gracie Shinn
Zach Porter Townsperson
Ron E. Rains Mayor Shinn
Tommy Rivera-Vega Tommy Djilas
Laura Savage Farmer's Wife / Townsperson
Jonathan Schwart Salesman / Ewart Dunlop / Quartet
Ayana Strutz Townsperson
Bri Sudia Saleswoman / Maud Dunlop
Adrienne Velasco-Storrs Townsperson
George Andrew Wolff Salesman / Constable Locke
Anna Dreslinski Cooke Swing
Isaiah Silvia-Chandley Swing
John B Leen Understudy
Garrett Lutz Understudy
Sammy Menapace Understudy
Rebecca Prescott Understudy
Jermaine Hill Music Director / Conductor
Denis Jones Choreography
Daniel Ostling Set Design
Ana Kuzmanic Costume Design
T.J. Gerckens Lighting Design
Ray Nardelli Sound Design
Alden Vasquez Production Stage Manager
Kimberly Ann McCann Stage Manager
Jacqueline Saldana Assistant Stage Manager
Adam Belcuore Casting

Talks & Events

Young Professionals Event: Till There Was Opening Night

Monday, July 8 at 7pm

Join the Scenemakers Board for the official cast party of The Music Man. First, take your seat at the exclusive opening night performance, then mingle with Goodman artists and guests during the cast party with complimentary food and drinks. Tickets for the mezzanine are $65, main floor tickets are $85.

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Summer Film Series Screening of The Music Man

Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30pm
Millennium Park

Join Goodman Theatre and the Millennium Park Summer Film Series for a starlit screening of the 1962 film adaptation of The Music Man. Film lovers can take a seat at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion or spread out on a blanket on the Great Lawn to watch their favorite movie on a state-of-the-art, 40-foot LED screen. This event is FREE.

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Drinks & Discussion Events

Throughout the run

Enhance your theater-going experience with one of our Drinks & Discussion Series events! Stay after select performances for a Post-Show Discussion and a complimentary glass of wine, or come early to select performances for a PlayTalk Session and a complimentary glass of wine.

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Accessibility

Join us for any of the following accessible performances.

The Goodman is proud to offer an inclusive range of programs that help make performances accessible to all audiences, including enhanced performances, accessible seating, braille and large print programs, complimentary Assistive Listening Devices and complimentary tickets for Personal Care Assistants and professional caregivers.

Questions? Please contact 312.443.3800 (voice), 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD) or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org.

Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Saturday, July 27
12:30pm Touch Tour & 2pm Performance

For reserved seating for this service, use promo AUDIO.

Reservations for the touch tour are available at check-out for no additional charge. For more information, please call the Box Office or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org.

American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Wednesday, July 31 at 7:30pm