Datum & Uhrzeit
Thu, Feb 26, 7:30 PM
Zeitzone: America/Denver
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Set in 1912 River City, Iowa, The Music Man follows charismatic con artist Harold Hill who arrives promising to organize a boys' marching band. Despite having no musical training, Hill convinces the townspeople to purchase instruments and uniforms while planning to skip town with their money. His scheme unravels when he falls for Marian Paroo, the town librarian who sees through his deception but ultimately helps him find redemption through the power of music and community.
Creative Team
- Book, Music & Lyrics: Meredith Willson
- Original Broadway Direction: Morton DaCosta
- Original Choreography: Onna White
- Lead Actor (2026 Tour): Nicholas Carroll
- Lead Actress (2026 Tour): Elizabeth D'Aiuto
Run dates: Original Broadway run: 1,375 performances (1957-1961)
Original premiere: December 19, 1957 at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway
Hailed as one of the most successful original American musicals, The Music Man received universal acclaim for its authentic Americana spirit, memorable score, and Robert Preston's iconic performance as Harold Hill. Critics praised Meredith Willson's ability to capture small-town American values while creating genuinely hummable songs that became standards.
Über diese Veranstaltung
The Music Man brings Meredith Willson's beloved musical comedy to the Pikes Peak Center on February 27, 2026. This touring production features the timeless story of con man Harold Hill who arrives in River City, Iowa, promising to transform the town's youth into a marching band — before falling for the local librarian.
The current 2026 national tour stars Nicholas Carroll as Harold Hill and Elizabeth D'Aiuto as Marian Paroo, bringing fresh energy to the classic Broadway roles. Set in 1912 Iowa, the show combines memorable songs like "76 Trombones," "Till There Was You," and "The Wells Fargo Wagon" with energetic choreography and period costumes.
Pikes Peak Center, located at 190 S. Cascade Avenue in Colorado Springs, provides an intimate 2,000-seat setting for this family-friendly production. The venue's excellent acoustics and sightlines ensure every audience member can appreciate the intricate harmonies and ensemble numbers that make The Music Man a perennial favorite among musical theater fans.
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