"The Music Man" Marches into Town Next Week

The Simsbury Summer Theatre (SST) presents the classic, fun-for-all-ages Broadway musical, “The Music Man,” on August 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. This is the 51st year for the non-profit, self-funded organization. SST provides a comprehensive theatre experience for high school and college students; members come from towns all over the Farmington Valley and Western Massachusetts. Many alumni have gone on to star on Broadway as well as regional and national show tours.

Simsbury resident William Bonnell, who is in his second year with SST, will be playing three roles this year: Jacey Squire, a member of the barbershop quartet, and salesman number four. He started in theater when he was only five years old and living in California, “I’ve played guitar and piano since I was little and as you will see in the show, I love to sing.”

Lucia Palladino, who hails from South Windsor, joined SST this year. “My favorite thing about doing SST is meeting people from different towns.” She’s excited to be part of the “Pick A Little” ladies group playing Maud Dunlop and says the show is great for families because it’s a lot of fun to watch.

The Music Man’s plot revolves around con man Harold Hill (played by Andrey Vdovenko) who poses as a bandleader. He convinces the naïve townsfolk of River City, Iowa to purchase musical instruments for their children, promising them music lessons in return. Though Marian the librarian (played by Kate Campolieta) realizes he’s bamboozling the residents, she begins to fall in love with him and Harold risks discovery to win her heart. The beloved family-friendly musical, with its charming, delightful story, fabulous dance numbers (tap included!), memorable songs such as “Ya Got Trouble,” “Till There Was You,” and “Seventy-Six Trombones,” provides all-American fun for every age!

Tickets are available online at www.simsburysummertheatre.org. Tickets are also available at the box office at Westminster School’s Werner Centennial Theater on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $18 and tickets for children and Seniors (65+) are $15. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 860-480-0951. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. on August 3rd, 4th and 5th and on August 6th at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.