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HKUST Community Musical 2024
March 23, 2024 (Sat) 7:30 pm
March 24, 2024 (Sun) 3 pm
Synopsis
"The Music Man" is a delightful Broadway musical that spins the tale of Professor Harold Hill, a charming con artist who saunters into the sleepy town of River City, Iowa, ready to pull off his grand swindle. With a twinkle in his eye and a silver tongue, Hill convinces the townsfolk to splurge on instruments and snazzy uniforms for a marching band he promises to train. But as Hill falls head over heels for the enchanting Marian Paroo, the town librarian, his heart softens, and he finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of merriment and mischief. Together, Hill and Marian rally against the skeptical mayor, rallying the quirky townspeople to create a rambunctious marching band that sets the town ablaze with laughter, music, and newfound unity. Brace yourself for a toe-tapping, heartwarming adventure that will leave you grinning from ear to ear!
“The Music Man” is a beloved Broadway musical that premiered on December 19, 1957, at the Majestic Theatre. Created by Meredith WILLSON, it quickly became a critical and popular success, hailed as one of the best musical comedies of its time.
Presented by
THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SHAW AUDITORIUM UNIT
Acknowledgments
BOOK, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY
MEREDITH WILLSON
STORY BY
MEREDITH WILLSON and FRANKLIN LACEY
THE MUSIC MAN
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com