THE MUSIC MAN 🎵

[jo]

From this clip --

www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay/VIDEO-THE-MUSIC-MAN-Was-Hugh-Jackmans-First-Ever-Musical-20190408

Hugh shares that there are other exciting announcements re The Music Man which cannot yet share at the moment?


*Other casting choices?

*New songs, if the Willson estate allows it?

*New dance numbers?

*Theatre choice?

Jo

[jo]

At 5'52", this guy who sees everything wrong with The Greatest Showman accidentally sees the near-future crystal bowl for Musical Hugh

The video was published in May 2018.

[jo]

I wonder when Scott Rudin approached Hugh Jackman for the project?


Jo

[jo]

He's made it to the National Enquirer ( sold recently) -- but for gossip which is hopefully NOT true

[jo]

Gulp

Another Gulp

Just checked how HELLO,DOLLY! was priced by Telecharge during its run. According to this stats from BWW ( they keep a chart from as far as 1996) -- the top price was already $ 996, excluding fees.. Hamilton comparative Top Price was $ 849 excl fees, with average price at $ 291. However, the average ticket price for HELLO, DOLLY! was only $ 117.39...Also, by way of comparison the Bruce Springsteen show charged a top price of $850 excl fees, but with an average price of $ 509, excl fees.

www.broadwayworld.com/grossesbyyear.cfm?year=2018

SHOW
Total Gross
Avg. Gross
Average Ticket
Top Ticket
Seats
Sold
Total
Seats
Performances
Average



HELLO, DOLLY!
(SHUBERT)
$42,448,942
$1,248,498
$117.39
$996.00
358,430
383,190
265
93.7%

[jo]

Save up... if that still makes sense ?

Or prepare to climb up those stairs ?

I wonder --

If the basic pricing was slightly more reasonable for Hello, Dolly! and they simply used "dynamic pricing" as the performance date drew near?

Jo

[jo]

As early as when the show was announced in March, Roger Friedman was already speculating on the likelihood of high ticket prices.

www.showbiz411.com/2019/03/25/broadway-blockbuster-coming-in-18-months-as-tony-winner-sutton-foster-tapped-to-star-with-hugh-jackman-in-the-music-man-revival

Excerpts --

Tickets go one sale this September, although group sales begin in June. My guess is a lot of people will form groups so they can get into “Music Man” early.

Of course, the main fear is that this will be a repeat of “Hello, Dolly!” with Bette Midler– meaning hugely expensive, unaffordable tickets. Expect stories about how ticket prices clear $1,000 and so on. And since the show will be aimed at the June 2021 Tony Awards, it will get worse before it gets better. But maybe the stars can reason with producer Scott Rudin so that everyone can see them, not just folks with high net worths.

[jo]

With the biggest SNUB of a TONY nomination of a theatrical work in a long time - TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD missing out on a TONY nomination for Best Play Revival --

Does this mean that the Shubert Theatre may be vacated as soon as a year elapses of its run? Does that mean THE MUSIC MAN may get an excellent chance to take over the gem in the lineup of Shubert Theatres - The SHUBERT ?!!

JO

[jo]

The first potential controversial issue has been raised


From a discussion thread on AllThatChat --


www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat_new/d.php?id=2454290

Can "Wells Fargo" in that song be replaced by other lyrics in the new 'Music Man"?
Last Edit: PlayWiz 01:01 pm EDT 04/30/19
Posted by: PlayWiz 12:49 pm EDT 04/30/19

I realize the importance of that song in the show, especially as it relates to Winthrop and the other townspeople's excitement of the new band uniforms arriving. But Wells Fargo is getting free advertising here nowadays, and they've been under siege in the judiciary system for some years for unethical behavior in opening unwanted accounts for people, as well as other shady financial dealings. Maybe it's not plain an issue to some people as lack of diversity in casting for folks who don't follow financial news, but Wells Fargo, which still exists, is a different kind of company now that what it was when of the time Meredith Willson wrote about it. Seeing that they've re-written the ending of "Oklahoma!" and apparently taken some of the lady-paddling out of "Kiss Me, Kate" this seems a relatively small change in what is otherwise a pretty perfect show.

Could it be replaced with "Oh, ho the Mail Carriage Wagon is a-coming, down the street", etc. or by something like that? Though you never know, the producers could be counting on lots of advertising dollars to be spent by Wells Fargo in conjunction with the new production. I still don't think it's right, as the song gives a positive and musical spin to a very highly troubled present-day company.

Check out the initial link to follow through on the discussion.

[jo]

Mar 13, 2019 15:02:21 GMT -5 jo said:

It's Official!

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www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hugh-jackman-lead-broadway-revival-music-man-1194075

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Hugh Jackman to Lead Broadway Revival of 'The Music Man' (Exclusive)


6:00 AM PDT 3/13/2019 by David Rooney

One of the most bankable of contemporary stage stars, the Tony-, Grammy- and Emmy-winning actor will play Harold Hill in a major 2020 production of the 1957 Meredith Willson classic.

Get ready for 76 trombones and a box office stampede.

Hugh Jackman will take on his first Broadway musical role in 16 years when he heads the cast of a major 2020 revival of The Music Man, producer Scott Rudin confirmed today. Jackman teased the announcement Tuesday with a promotional image from the production on his Twitter feed, sparking wide speculation across theater sites.


The actor will play "Professor" Harold Hill, the charismatic con man who comes to the small Iowa town of River City posing as a boys’ marching band organizer and intends to abscond with the cash he collects for musical instruments and uniforms. Prim librarian Marian sees through his scam and plans to expose him, but romantic complications ensue.

"The first musical I was ever part of was the phenomenal The Music Man," said Jackman in a statement. "The year was 1983, and I was at Knox Grammar School in Sydney, Australia. I was one of the traveling salesmen, and I think I can actually (almost) remember that unforgettable opening number! That was probably the moment when the magic of theater was born in me."


"The idea of bringing The Music Man back to Broadway has been lurking in the back of my brain for a long time, maybe even for 35 years," continued Jackman. "When Scott Rudin called me with that very idea, I was floored. To finally be doing this is a huge thrill."

"There is just no way to accurately describe the level of excitement I feel about the opportunity to present Hugh in what I think is the best role ever written for an actor in all of Broadway musical theater," added Rudin.
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Rudin said Jackman thought long and hard on the right musical-theater project to bring him back to Broadway, and the conversation that led to this project has been going on for about three years.
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The revival will begin previews Sept. 9, 2020, ahead of an Oct. 22 official opening at a Shubert theatre to be announced, along with additional casting. Group ticket sales begin on June 9 this year, with single tickets available starting Sept. 15.


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I think when the official news came out via The Hollywood Reporter, some of us ( me!) did not realize how long Hugh has seriously been thinking about this project!

Recently, Warren Carlyle mentioned that he was approached by Hugh about the project two years ago - it seems now that it was even longer than that ( Hugh's real interest in the project). Again, that would be around 2016- when The Greatest Showman was close to getting its greenlight ( around February) but rehearsals/filming was pushed to October/November.

I guess when Hugh completed his commitment to the role of Wolverine, he had already started thinking about the return to musicals ( including musical theatre)?

We had wondered who approached who -- the above article confirms that it was Scott Rudin who approached Hugh!


Jo

[jo]

Picked this up from ALL THAT CHAT --

www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat_new/d.php?id=2458657

****“Beetlejuice” did a frenetic number that won’t sell a ticket at the Winter Garden. “Beetlejuice” is about to be squished. Word on the street last night was that Hugh Jackman will be taking “The Music Man” to the Winter Garden next season.****

That's literally-speaking of the Great White Way itself --

physically on the street named BROADWAY

[jo]

Source of the "word on the street" --

nypost.com/2019/06/10/tony-awards-offered-little-surprise-a-lackluster-james-corden/


Excerpts --

A Tony Awards that had the potential to deliver some jaw-dropping upsets delivered nothing but a lackluster telecast hosted by James Corden, who, though he did a brilliant job three years ago, seemed past his sell-buy date...

“Beetlejuice” did a frenetic number that won’t sell a ticket at the Winter Garden. “Beetlejuice” is about to be squished. Word on the street last night was that Hugh Jackman will be taking “The Music Man” to the Winter Garden next season...

As for Corden, this was not his finest hour. The opening number, written especially for the telecast, was a dud, and he seemed a bit tired throughout the evening. There was a skit where he had Broadway actors dissing each other, and I can only hope he did not have script approval on that one.
I’m sending you back to carpool karaoke, James.
Next year, let’s get Hugh Jackman.

[jo]

If this actually happens ( The Music Man at the Winter Garden) -- I wonder if the choice was primarily driven by the size and width of the theatre to accommodate the staging of a spectacle like The Music Man? Not only has it a bigger seating capacity than the Shubert or the Imperial but the auditorium/hall seems very wide and accommodates more seats from left to right of the theatre? Also, that façade evokes theatre-going of the golden age!

Btw, the theatre is not very far from Circle in the Square.


Jo

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At BroadwayWorld, some chateratti are running away with wild thoughts?

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A tidbit from Michael Riedel's post-Tonys column this morning:

"Word on the street last night was that Hugh Jackman will be taking “The Music Man” to the Winter Garden next season."

Ordinarily, I would just think this is Michael stirring the pot, but he's close to Rudin, who probably fed him that. Jackman's next movie (the Lisa Joy thriller) starts shooting in late October after his concert tour, so there's a world in which that wraps in January, MM rehearsals start in early Feb, and it starts previews mid-March.

I still wonder if West Side is dead (I know I sound like a conspiracy theorist).

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The initial announcement for MM stated a preview start date of 9/9/20 with an opening of 10/22/20.
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frogs_fan85 said: "The initial announcement for MM stated a preview start date of 9/9/20 with an opening of 10/22/20."


Correct. That's why I was a little surprised to read this. Unless they're actively trying to move the show up by 6 months.
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Posted: 6/10/19 at 11:26am
SomethingPeculiar said: "A tidbit from Michael Riedel's post-Tonys column this morning:

"Word on the street last night was that Hugh Jackman will be taking “The Music Man” to the Winter Garden next season."

Ordinarily, I would just think this is Michaelstirring the pot, but he's close to Rudin, who probably fed him that. Jackman's next movie (the Lisa Joy thriller)starts shooting in late October after his concert tour, so there's a world in which that wraps in January, MM rehearsals start in early Feb, and it starts previews mid-March.

I still wonder ifWest Sideis dead (I know I sound like a conspiracy theorist)."

March 2020 would be this season, not next. There's been no indication that it's being moved up.
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So, what did Riedel mean with "next season". When does the current season technically end? Are the TONYs ceremonies the end-date?

Wild or inspired thought ??

Ha -- that will mess up everyone's plans ( and wallets, after #TMTMTS)

But what if it really happens - haha!



Nah -- the Telecharge Page and the official social media site still have the original dates!


Jo

[jo]

Present WG occupant "Beetlejuice" is selling tickets only up to October 2019 … and if it closes after that ( presumably due to lack of TONY recognition) as speculated by many -- that will leave the Winter Garden empty for a year, if The Music Man opens previews there only a year later ( Sept 2020).

Hmmm....


Jo

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[jo]

Update on Sutton Foster --


www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/younger-star-sutton-foster-teases-musical-moments-favorite-63628269

Do check out the video ( from the link) -- she seems like a very fun person -- she and Hugh will likely hit it off very well!

culture June 11, 2019
'Younger' star Sutton Foster teases new musical moments as her 'favorite things'


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VIDEO: Sutton Foster shares what's next on 'Younger'

By Kelly McCarthy


Actress, singer and dancer are just a few top talents on two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster's impressive resume.
But the "Younger" star -- who revealed her character, Liza, will have multiple musical numbers this season -- said she didn't initially want to sing on the hit show.

"I initially told Darren Star that I didn't want to sing on the show, that I didn't think this character sang," Foster told "GMA." "But he's managed to incorporate music and singing into the show, but it actually works very organically and brings characters together. I'm super excited."

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Sutton Foster, right, as Liza Miller in an episode of "Younger," with Miriam Shor.


The first musical moment of the season where Foster's skills will be on full display was shot at an infamous piano bar in New York City, with her singing Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" alongside co-star Hilary Duff.

"We shot it in Marie's Crisis [Cafe], which is this amazing piano bar that primarily plays show tunes," Foster said. "It was tiny, like a tiny little place, and it was so much fun. To be able to do it with Miriam [Shor] and Hilary [Duff], it was awesome."

(MORE: 'Younger' star Sutton Foster shares adorable moment mother-daughter moment)


"You will see another musical moment this season," Foster said, "which is honestly -- it's one of my most favorite things we ever shot on the series."


The vocals are a perfect segue for Foster, who will return to Broadway in the highly-anticipated revival of "The Music Man" as Marian (The Librarian) Paroo in the fall of 2020.

The last time she was on Broadway was six years ago, and she said she's "really looking forward" to working with Hugh Jackman in the musical.


"And to be able to bring back 'The Music Man' -- I still am that 15-year-old kid, so it all feels a little like, 'Oh my God this is so cool,'" she added. "There's nothing like performing live on Broadway."

Foster recently shared the stage with Andrew Rannells as a presenter at the Tony Awards and said the moment was a dream for her younger self.

"I grew up watching the Tony Awards when I was a teenager, and so I used to dream of like, it felt so far away, like it just felt like impossible and now to be invited and I sat in the front row," she said. "I could just burst in tears."
She continued, "Just to be able to honor and celebrate all of those amazing people. It's just incredible."
"And Broadway's thriving," she said. "It's exciting."

While Foster didn't tease any big dance numbers in season six of "Younger," she did show off her sweet '90s moves in a recent Instagram video.

"I don't like working out," she said laughing at the video of herself. "But I started doing this dance cardio stuff with my trainer, I was like, 'Let's make up a dance!' It's like we're 15 again in your basement making up a dance routine with your girlfriend."

Foster fans can get a sneak peak of her singing in person at the Cafe Carlyle in New York City from June 11 - June 29.

"It's like coming into my living room," she said. "It's just me and a piano. It's fun."
Season 6 of "Younger" premieres Wednesday June 12 on TV Land.

[jo]

Sutton has confirmed that rehearsals and the show are a year away. Presumably she means the start of previews in September 2020.

They've actually worked together before -- Sutton was in the first workshop for THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, singing the role of Charity.

[jo]

Audition Notices have been posted for July 2019 for secondary and minor roles for the upcoming musical.

www.broadwayworld.com/equity-audition/THE-MUSIC-MAN-Broadway-Theatre-TBA-2019-21586

What is interesting is that many key roles have already been cast...which brings up the question of whether the opening of the musical will still be in September 9, 2020 ( for previews) and October 22 2020 for Official Opening Night, even if these are the indicated dates?

Also, interesting -- they are keeping to the ages of the original production, including to the understudies for Hugh and Sutton. Also, the baby brother role of Tommy is retained.


Nothing to do with the audition -- but a theatre has not been named. Also, it seems the group sales date may have been pushed back, per the official site?




Ellen--

Do they cast most of the key roles more than a year ahead of rehearsals? Rehearsals are supposed to start in July 2020.

Are they allowed to accept other jobs during the intervening time?


Jo

[jo]

Here are the Detailed Audition Notices --

THE MUSIC MAN - Broadway Theatre TBA Auditions
Posted: June 19, 2019


THE MUSIC MAN - NYC EPA
Producing Org TBD


AUDITION DATES
Wed, Jul 03, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Mon, Jul 08, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Tue, Jul 09, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30



CONTRACT
Production (League) $2095/week current minimum

SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles in the upcoming Broadway production.

Stage management availability still TBD.

PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief traditional musical theatre song showing range. Bring sheet music; a piano accompanist will be provided. Bring a photo/resume stapled together.

LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018

PERSONNEL
Book, Music, and Lyrics: Meredith Willson
Based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey
Producer: Scott Rudin
Director: Jerry Zaks
Choreographer: Warren Carlyle
Musical Director: Patrick Vaccariello
General Manager: Joey Parnes Productions
Casting: Telsey + Company

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals: July 2020

Previews: September 9, 2020

Opening Night: October 22, 2020



OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.


BREAKDOWN

SEEKING:

[HAROLD HILL] Male, 30s—40s, any ethnicity. A dynamic and attractive leading man, with energy and charisma to burn. A compelling conman, posing as a traveling salesman, who uses his great warmth and personality to put one over on the folks of River City. Bold, confident, and a resolute bachelor until he meets his match in the town librarian. Seeking a skilled and dynamic actor with great depth and personal appeal. Must move and sing well. PRINCIPAL—ROLE IS CAST: HUGH JACKMAN; seeing understudies only

[MARIAN PAROO] Female, 20s—30s, any ethnicity. A dynamic and appealing leading lady, with great depth and vulnerability. River City’s guarded and resolute town librarian and music teacher. Artistic, deeply intelligent, and strong-willed, she possesses a hidden warmth, vulnerability, and sizable romantic streak just below the surface. Seeking an actor of great skill, with a warm and dynamic soprano voice. Must move well. PRINCIPAL—ROLE IS CAST: SUTTON FOSTER; seeking understudies only

[MARCELLUS WASHBURN] Male, 30s—40s, any ethnicity. Comedic character man, with loads of energy and appeal. Former friend and conman/colleague of Harold’s who has settled in River City. Immensely affable and well-intentioned, he gets caught up in the scam when Harold enlists his help. Very strong comedic actor who sings and moves well. PRINCIPAL—ROLE IS CAST; seeking understudies only

[MRS. PAROO] Female, 40s—50s, any ethnicity. Warm and funny character actress with Irish dialect. The warm-hearted, straight-talking, widowed mother of Marian and Winthrop. Fiercely loyal to her children, she is a good listener with a strong sense of humor and self. Character singer. PRINCIPAL—ROLE IS CAST; seeking understudies only

[MAYOR GEORGE SHINN] Male, 50s, any ethnicity. Comedic character man, with stature and personality. River City’s bombastic and somewhat hapless Mayor. Full of self-importance and bluster, he is easily distracted as he frequently clashes with newcomer Harold Hill as well as the young man pursuing his daughter. Character singer. PRINCIPAL: ROLE IS CAST; seeking understudies only

[EULALIE MACKECKNIE SHINN] Female, 40s—50s, any ethnicity. Comedic character actress with great comic chops and appeal. Mayor Shinn's wife and River City’s First Lady. Snobby, status-oriented busybody who conversely possesses an eccentric, artistic side. Travels with a pack of sycophantic gossips. Character singer. PRINCIPAL: ROLE IS CAST; seeking understudies only


[CHARLIE COWELL] Male, 30s-40s, any ethnicity. A verbose, cocksure anvil salesman, hell-bent on exposing Harold Hill as a fraud. Character singer. PRINCIPAL

[TOMMY DJILAS] Male, 15—20, any ethnicity. Attractive, appealing young actor with exceptional dance skills. The irresistible and misunderstood town “bad boy” who is secretly dating Zaneeta Shinn, the Mayor’s daughter. Top-tier dancer with strong technique. Must sing well. PRINCIPAL

[ZANEETA SHINN] Female, 14—18, any ethnicity. The Mayor’s teenage daughter, harboring a crush on Tommy Djilas. Funny, pretty, appealing, and charismatic. Great dancer and singer. PRINCIPAL

[OLIN BRITT] Male, 25—45, any ethnicity. Editor of the Gazette, member of the School Board, and member of the barbershop quartet formed by Harold. Strong bass. Must be comfortable with tight harmonies. PRINCIPAL

[OLIVER HIX] Male, 25—45, any ethnicity. Banker, member of the School Board, and member of the barbershop quartet formed by Harold. Married to Alma Hix. Strong baritone. Must be comfortable with tight harmonies. PRINCIPAL

[EWART DUNLOP] Male, 30s—40s, any ethnicity. Owner of the General Store, member of the School Board, and member of the barbershop quartet formed by Harold. Married to Maude Dunlop. Strong tenor 2. Must be comfortable with tight harmonies. PRINCIPAL

[JACEY SQUIRES] Male, 25—45, any ethnicity. Owner of the livery stable, member of the School Board, and member of the barbershop quartet formed by Harold. Married to Mrs. Squires. Strong tenor 1. Must be comfortable with tight harmonies. PRINCIPAL

[WINTHROP PAROO] Male, 8—12, any ethnicity. Marian’s baby brother, shy and isolated due to his pronounced lisp. Quiet and lonely but warm, loving, and truly appealing. Strong singer. PRINCIPAL


[ETHEL TOFFELMIER] Female, 25—40, any ethnicity. A comical "Pickalittle” lady and Marcellus Washburn's girlfriend. Strong singer. PRINCIPAL

[ALMA HIX] Female, 25—45, any ethnicity. A comical "Pickalittle” lady married to Oliver Hix. Strong singer. PRINCIPAL

[MAUD DUNLOP] Female, 25—45, any ethnicity. A comical "Pickalittle” lady married to Ewart Dunlop. Strong singer. PRINCIPAL

[MRS. SQUIRES] Female, 25—45, any ethnicity. A comical "Pickalittle” lady married to Jacey Squires. Strong singer. PRINCIPAL

[AMARYLLIS] Female, 8—12, any ethnicity. A dreamer and a romantic. A piano student of Marian’s, with a schoolgirl crush on Winthrop. Awkward and charming. Must have a clear, simple soprano. PRINCIPAL
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Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.

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Jo, I’ve read press releases about performers attached to this or that show well in advance, but only big-name stars. Sometimes, though, a star drops out in the interim only to be replaced by another prominent name.

I would assume secondary players can take other jobs before they are contractually required to report for the “big” show, but I don’t know for certain—or what producer Rudin stipulates in contracts.

I wonder who will play Marcellus, the comic foil to Harold. I hope it’s someone like Christopher Fitzgerald or Brooks Ashmanskas.

By the way, the Tommy character isn’t anyone’s brother; he’s the mischievous boyfriend of the mayor’s daughter. The only brother of note is Winthrop, Marion (the librarian’s) much younger brother.

Ellen

[jo]

Oops - I meant Winthrop ... Tommy is 15-20


Jo

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Any guesses for Mayor and Mrs. Shin?

[jo]

From an extensive discussion on All That Chat about the personality of Harold Hill ( and how the town will eventually accept his eventual confession re deceiving them), someone provided a link to trivia about The Music Man --

www.spiritofrivercity.com/musicmantrivia.html

[jo]

The BWW message board is speculating about which show is going to which theatre --


Joke of the Day --

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Posted: 7/4/19 at 10:55pm
I personally would like Music Man in the Circle In the Square. I feel like that would be a lot of fun.


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Posted: 7/4/19 at 11:01pm
If “The Music Man” went into Circle In The Square, the lowest ticket price would be around $1000.

Joke's not about the configuration and size of CITS... but the ticket price *nervous laughter*

Unless they have "riverbank" seats, too ( and priced as it was in The River). But since The Music Man happens in a place called River City, why ever not




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