The Music Man : The Company/Troupe

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Jefferson Mays is leaving the show sometime soon...to stage A CHRISTMAS CAROL.


www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat_new/d.php?id=2550863

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Jefferson Mays ( Mayor Shinn in the show) will depart the show in October 25 to star in a seasonal revival of a one-man show of Christmas Carol.



He will be replaced by Mark Linn-Baker.

playbill.com/article/mark-linn-baker-will-join-broadways-the-music-man-revival

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Food challenge --

from Benjamin to Hugh!

http://instagram.com/p/CjS63AGD5JL

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On his birthday, he honors his leading lady, Sutton Foster, with a tribute article published in VARIETY.

THEATER
NEWS
Oct 12, 2022 9:00am PT
Hugh Jackman Honors His ‘Music Man’ Co-Star Sutton Foster: She ‘Opens the Hearts of Everyone in the Theater’

By Hugh Jackman

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Hugh Grant Sutton Foster
Grant: Getty Images; Foster: Sam Webber

According to Google, “power,” as a noun, means “the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.” In the case of Sutton Foster, this definition is incredibly fitting. So let’s look at how she is a shining example of the use of power for good.

Power is expressed in the way she takes her rightful place on the stage in whatever role she’s playing, whether it’s herself, in her concerts, Marian Paroo in “The Music Man” or any of the countless roles she has brought to life, both on stage and on screen. Every night, I witness her ground the show with such heart and truth, but simultaneously allow it to soar — not just because of her talent, but because of the spirit and joy that emanate from her and opens the hearts of everyone in the theater.



Power is obvious in the way she inhabits characters — so fully, bringing out every possible quality the writer has intended, but then even exceeding the writer’s expectations. I can’t tell you how many people have privately told me that they have never seen the role of Marian Paroo played with such humor, heart and confidence. Then there are the millions of fans, who hang on every episode of the seven seasons of “Younger,” quite simply never wanting her to be off-screen. With every word, every gesture, every feeling, she allowed the audience to be drawn in, to live through her character. Surely, the quality of allowing is a sign of inner power and confidence.

She exemplifies power in the way she charts such a unique career. Always looking for the unexpected; curious for the biggest challenge, the left turn when others are going right. Her power is fueled by curiosity, the ability to leap and take chances, and her faith in her own instincts. I’ve been witness to those instincts in the way she re-creates and deepens every scene, every single night. Sutton has no interest in standing still and relying on what is safe; she’s interested in exploring, pushing, taking the risk, taking the road less traveled.

Her power is in the way she looks after everybody she works with in a genuine, openhearted, meaningful way. It’s in the way she volunteers as the “green” captain in our company, making sure that we are being conscious of the environment. It’s in the way she initiates bagel Sunday, a seemingly small token, but powerful in the way everybody in the theater, at least once a week, knows that they are valued and appreciated. It’s expressed randomly, as a sneak attack (spoiler alert … sorry, Sutton), decorating people’s dressing rooms for Halloween. It’s in how she spends hours crocheting covers for bottles and jars as a fundraiser for the Broadway Cares flea market. Even going to the market and spending an hour behind a desk, raising money, taking photos, meeting fans.

Power shines from her courage and vulnerability in sharing her story with such honesty and openness in her book “Hooked.” If you haven’t read it, please put this down immediately and go find a copy; it will inspire you in so many ways. She is powerful in the way she inspires so many people — the millions of fans whom she truly connects with; the students at Ball State University, whom she will go spend weeks with, mentoring, encouraging, guiding and teaching.

She is powerful in the way she owns the fact that she’s a seven-time Tony nominee, and yet has the humility to embrace a rehearsal room as if she’s doing it for the very first time. To witness her and Jerry Zaks work on the song “My White Knight” in rehearsals was one of the greatest privileges of my career.

Her power is inspiring in the way she balances all aspects of her life, her family, her work, her philanthropy, her teaching, her friendships, and still finds time to create a garden or crochet a blanket. Power is in her humility and her gratitude for all the blessings in her life, all the opportunities she has received, even the obstacles that have been put in her way to be overcome. She’s constantly thinking of others, encouraging, holding up those around her.

Is she powerful? Yes! Does she wear that power with ease? Yes! Does she use that power for good? Undoubtedly and wholeheartedly, yes!

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http://instagram.com/p/Cj0kr6jO3Nu

This is a "dire happening"

but Jefferson Mays is off to do his one-man interpretation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL for the holiday season!

Break a leg, ex-Mayor Shinn


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http://instagram.com/p/CkHFlDDvTv-

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It's BC/EFA Fundraising Time again!

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Red Buckets Return To Theaters Tonight
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Red Buckets Return To Theaters Tonight
The Red Bucket Fall Fundraising Campaign continues through Sunday, December 4.
by Stephi Wild Oct. 21, 2022
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' in-theater Red Bucket fundraising returns tonight, October 21, 2022, as theatrical productions in New York City and across the country participate in the decades-long tradition of encouraging audience donations that help provide nutritious meals, medication, health care, counseling and emergency financial assistance.

The Red Bucket Fall Fundraising Campaign continues through Sunday, December 4.

Kicking off the #RedBuckets appeals today are Broadway's The Book of Mormon, Hamilton, The Lion King, MJ, Moulin Rouge! The Musical and A Strange Loop and Off-Broadway's The Play That Goes Wrong. Joining them next week are Broadway's 1776, Aladdin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Into the Woods, The Music Man, The Phantom of the Opera and Six. More companies of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring shows will join in the coming days and weeks.

"The iconic Red Buckets have become a cherished and much valued tradition within the theater community," Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola said. "The enthusiasm from participating productions is an invigorating reminder that what we do together can make a difference. These important fundraising efforts and the generosity of donors help those in our community and across the country who are impacted by illness, unexpected challenges and urgent crises."



The Red Bucket fundraising takes place twice a year during six enthusiastic weeks of fundraising in the spring and fall. The post-show audience appeals and iconic #RedBuckets were absent from stages and theaters during the coronavirus pandemic and industry shutdown until they made their triumphant return last spring when 40 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions joined in the fundraising.

With current COVID protocols, cast or crew members will not be holding red buckets in lobbies after performances. Broadway Cares staff and a brigade of volunteers, all of whom have been fully vaccinated and will be masked, will welcome donations at theater exits.

The two-day Red Bucket Follies performances, which typically celebrate the end of the fall fundraising efforts, will remain on hiatus until fall 2023. As New York productions continue to evaluate and adjust their individual COVID protocols, safely bringing 300 performers, stage managers, musicians and crew from across Broadway into a single space is an endeavor best delayed until the spring Easter Bonnet Competition.


Heading into winter, the donations raised through the Red Bucket Fall Fundraising Campaign will immediately be put into action, providing nutritious meals, health care and hope for those facing illness, personal challenges and crises.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the philanthropic heart of Broadway, is one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theater community, since 1988 Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has raised more than $300 million for essential services for people with HIV/AIDS, COVID-19 and other critical illnesses across the United States.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the major supporter of the social service programs at the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), including the HIV/AIDS Initiative, the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative and The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway Cares also awards annual grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., providing lifesaving medication, healthy meals, counseling and emergency assistance.

For more information, please visit Broadway Cares online at broadwaycares.org, at facebook.com/BCEFA, at instagram.com/BCEFA, at twitter.com/BCEFA and at youtube.com/BCEFA.

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It looks like they are starting on their BC/EFA campaign for the fall fundraising.

For Easter Bonnet, he started selling gloves and whistles... what will they think of this time?

I vote for a signed strawboat hat, for one

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The campaign ends on December 4!


Maybe they can add complimentary tickets (house seats) for the January 1,2023 closing show plus invites to the closing night party of the show --


for the BC/EFA campaign?


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Is Hugh aka Wolverine auctioning claws now ?

For the salad

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He's at it again $$$$$$$$$

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Watch the 2nd video for the bidding for BC/EFA --

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Where is 2nd video?

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www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=506519974868872&set=pb.100065326216133.-2207520000.

Aha - Deadpool 1 is coming after you

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Will the cast of THE MUSIC MAN contribute to CAROLS FOR A CURE ?

A project born completely out of love, "Broadway's Carols for a Cure" pairs the casts from famous Broadway musicals with songs that are both classic and new.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy Nov. 03, 2022

The holiday season is not complete without the perfect music to accompany it. After a two year Pandemic Pause "Broadway's Carols for a Cure 2022" is back with the 22nd recording that embodies the spirit of the season like nothing else can.

A project born completely out of love, "Broadway's Carols for a Cure" pairs the casts from famous Broadway musicals with songs that are both classic and new. The result is pure gold that will make you reach for the "repeat" button over and over again.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is "Broadway's incredible, dedicated nonprofit organization that helps individual people with serious illnesses such as AIDS and women's health issues receive the health care and support they need. In addition, they provide financial support in the form of grants to AIDS and family service organizations throughout the country," according to "Broadway's Carols for a Cure" producer Lynn Pinto.



With a jaw-dropping list of all the most popular musicals, each production company is allowed the creative freedom to choose their contribution. Instead of the typical live singing the artists are used to, they're provided with intimate studios that allow for vocal and instrumental isolations. This makes the album unique from the majority of cast albums on the market, and showcases some of the best voices and instrumentalists in the world.

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The FULL Auction -- they raised a lot of money!

Click on YOUTUBE.

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Hugh Jackman, the indefatigable fund-raiser!!

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The cast of THE MUSIC MAN is participating in the CAROLS FOR A CURE project --

they have one of the best song participations --

a song by Music Man composer Meredith Willson...

a very famous Christmas song --

"IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS"!


Here are photos from the recording session --

(But where is HUGH JACKMAN ?)


Also, where is Benjamin Pajak ( Winthrop)?



www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Exclusive-The-Cast-of-THE-MUSIC-MAN-Sings-Carols-For-A-Cure-20221111

THE MUSIC MAN
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Photo Exclusive: The Cast of THE MUSIC MAN Sings 'Carols For A Cure'
The Carols For A Cure version is orchestrated by James Olmstead, arranged by Jim Laev and conducted by Ptrick Vaccariello.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy Nov. 11, 2022


BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with members of the cast of The Music Man as they laid down their vocal track of "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" written by Meredith Wilson. This song is also from "Miracle on 34th Street-The Musical".

The Carols For A Cure version is Orchestrated by James Olmstead, Arranged by Jim Laev and Conducted by Ptrick Vaccariello who also served as Musical Director at the recording.

Check out exclusive photos from the sessions below!

The holiday season is not complete without the perfect music to accompany it. After a two year Pandemic Pause "Broadway's Carols for a Cure 2022" is back with the 22nd recording that embodies the spirit of the season like nothing else can. A project born completely out of love, "Broadway's Carols for a Cure" pairs the casts from famous Broadway musicals with songs that are both classic and new. The result is pure gold that will make you reach for the "repeat" button over and over again.



Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is "Broadway's incredible, dedicated nonprofit organization that helps individual people with serious illnesses such as AIDS and women's health issues receive the health care and support they need. In addition, they provide financial support in the form of grants to AIDS and family service organizations throughout the country," according to "Broadway's Carols for a Cure" producer Lynn Pinto.

With a jaw-dropping list of all the most popular musicals, each Production Company is allowed the creative freedom to choose their contribution. Instead of the typical live singing the artists are used to, they're provided with intimate studios that allow for vocal and instrumental isolations. This makes the album unique from the majority of cast albums on the market, and showcases some of the best voices and instrumentalists in the world.

You can purchase "Broadway's Carols for a Cure" at most all Broadway musicals during the BC/EFA Red Bucket Drive and will be available for online purchase at www.broadwaycares.org. There will be a digital download code included with purchases!

Previous volumes are also available for purchase there and at www.itunes.com.


Photos of the following ( check from the link)


The Music Man
Phillip Boykin

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Eddie Korbich


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Ethan Green-Younger

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Patrick Vaccariello getting the childrens chorus ready to record

The Music Man
Patrick Vaccariello and Emma Crow

The Music Man
Sutton Foster and Patrick Vaccariello

The Music Man
Sutton Foster and Patrick Vaccariello


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Sutton Foster

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Patrick Vaccariello, Sutton Foster and Jim Laev

The Music Man
Michael Cash, Emily Jewel Hoder and William Thomas Colin


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Audrina Brudner and Kennedy Pitney

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Devin Miles Lugo and Ethan Green-Younger

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Patrick Vaccariello and the Children's Chorus-Kennedy Pitney, Michael Cash, Emily Jewel Hoder, William Thomas Colin, Audrina Brudner, Devin Miles Lugo, Ethan Green-Younger

The Music Man
Phillip Boykin. Max Clayton and Nicholas Ward

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Eddie Korbich, Daniel Torres and Jordan Beall

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Garrett Long, Kammie Crum, Emma Crow, Maria Briggs and Kathy Voytko

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Patrick Vaccariello with Eddie Korbich, Phillip Boykin, Daniel Torres, Jordan Beall, Nicholas Ward, Max Clayton, Garrett Long, Kammie Crum, Emma Crow and Maria Briggs


The Music Man
Daniel Torres, Eddie Korbich and Patrick Vaccariello

The Music Man
Jim Laev, Phillip Boykin, Nicholas Ward, Daniel Torres, Eddie Korbich and Patrick Vaccariello


The Music Man
Phillip Boykin, Nicholas Ward, Eddie Korbich, and Daniel Torres

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Patrick Vaccariello (Conductor)

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Jim Laev (Arranger)


The Music Man
Patrick Vaccariello and Jim Laev

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Patrick Vaccariello and Jim Laev with the musicians-Jack Schatz (Bass Trombone), Alden Banta (Baritone Sax), Rich Heckman (Tenor Sax), Eric Poland (Drums), Leo Huppert (Bass), Matt Owens (Trumpet), Victor Pable (Percussion), Charles duChateau (Cello), Mike Boschen (Trombone), Steve Kenyon (Alto Sax), Jeremy Miloszewicz (Trumpet 2) and Rachel Handman (Violin)



Buy Tickets to The Music Man - Tickets from: $182.5

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This will really date me --

but the one version that I distinctly remember was the song as sung by Perry Como

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And also the version by Bing Crosby --

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It's been recorded by so many artists since it was composed... to this day.

Meredith Willson composed the song in 1951 ( pre-dating The Music Man which opened on Broadway in 1957).

Here's another and a different musical treatment --

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