# The Music Man

**Featured** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 9 July 2024  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/the-music-man/

The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash…

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The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.

![Three performers in period costume pose on a sandy beach holding props including a musical instrument, wooden sign and open book for The Music Man theatrical production.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/9446/The-Music-Man-2.png)

Winner of six Tony Awards and featuring iconic songs such as “Seventy-Six Trombones” and “Ya Got Trouble”, this classic tale of love, laughter and redemption will have you tapping your feet and singing along.

Book your tickets today – don’t miss your chance to experience this Broadway masterpiece live on the Arts Theatre stage!

Director: Adam Goodburn  
Musical Director: Ben Francis  
Choreographer: Linda Williams  
Assistant Choreographer: Irena Setchell

The Music Man opens at The Arts Theatre this July, with performances from July 19th-27th (8 shows, only). 

![Man in blue checked suit and straw hat holds a vintage "Proof Harold Hill" sign against a stone wall.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/9447/The-Music-Man_Promo-Photo-2.png)