A.C.T. "The Music Man"

This fall Aspen Community Theatre returns to the theme of community spirit by presenting The Music Man, a celebration of small-town American life. The musical by Meredith Wilson tells the story of traveling salesman, Harold Hill, and his visit to a small Iowa town in 1912 where he meets and falls in love with the willful librarian, Marian Paroo. Hill convinces the town that unless they adopt his revolutionary music program, the youngsters of River City will be forever doomed. In 1957, the show became a hit on Broadway, winning six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and running for 1,375 performances. The cast album which includes enduring classics like 76 Trombones, Ya Got Trouble, and Till There Was You, won the first Grammy Award for "Best Original Cast Album". Join Aspen Community Theatre s cast of 44 local actors and actresses lead by Mike Monroney as Harold Hill and Nikki Boxer as Marian Paroo for a magical night of family entertainment. Directing and choreographing for A.C.T. is John Goss. The production staff includes musical director David Dyer, conductor Wendy Larson, set designer Tom Ward, costume designer Kathleen Albert, lighting designer Loren Wilder, and sound designer Michael Munroe. The Music Man is produced by Rita Hunter and Jody Hecht. All performances will be held at The Aspen District Theatre on November 5th Â- 7th and November 12th - 14th at 7 pm. Matinees are on November 8th and 15th at 2 pm. Tickets prices for adults are $18 for evening performances and $16 for matinees. Children's tickets (12 and under) are $14 for evenings and $12 for matinees. Tickets can be purchased at The Wheeler Box Office, 920-5770 and at www.aspenshowtickets.com


Contact:Carol Bayley


Phone: 920-5770


Location: Aspen District Theatre