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The Music Man
One of the most popular musicals to come out of the American theater scene in the last half century, Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" will march into the Ridgewood Avenue School in Glen Ridge, NJ, for 4 performances February 10 - 12.
The curtain will open for the Friday and Saturday performances at 7:00 p.m., while the Saturday and Sunday performances are 2 p.m. matinees. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens and $10 for groups of 10 or more.
"The Music Man" debuted in 1957 with a story line and music that are as vibrant and popular today as they were to audiences then. It is the story of con man Harold Hill, played by Greg Cancro of Glen Ridge, who travels to the small town of River City, Iowa, to earn his fortune. But "there's trouble in River City" as Hill, who even claims to be a professor of music, decides to convince the townspeople they need a kids' band and then plans to run away once the kids have paid for instruments and uniforms.
His scheme is moving along perfectly until he falls in love with the town piano teacher, Marian Paroo, played by Kristy Graves of Glen Ridge. Even though she knows he's a con man, she still loves him for the hope he has brought to the town.
Hill runs into an old friend, Marcellus Washburn, played by Joe Iovino of Glen Ridge, who tries to persuade Hill these "stubborn Iowans" won't be fooled by the "Professor." This, of course, piques Hill's interest and he takes up the challenge with gusto, explaining to the citizens of River City that they have, "Trouble with a capital T that rhymes with P and that stands for Pool."
River City's Mayor Shinn, played by Gene Meyers, is not convinced and he asks the local school board members to "get this man's credentials." But the smooth-talking Hill wins over the school board and many of the other locals.
"The show is a delight for the entire family," said stage director Jessica Sporn. "Our cast of more than 100 actors, singers and dancers captures the innocence of early 20th-century mid-America, and generates energy, enthusiasm and talent." The score features an orchestra under the baton of Marsha Schreier. Lyn Vaux Hanson is the producer, and Amy Baldassare the choreographer.
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LocationRidgewood Avenue School Auditorium (View)
235 Ridgewood Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 3 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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