by Missy Padoll
Saturday, April 22 at 8pm and Sunday, April 23 at 2pm
North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA
March 24, 2023, Andover, MA: Voices of Hope’s “March to a Million” campaign is nearing the finish line…they are $21,000 short of having donated one million dollars to local cancer research!
With their upcoming two-day run of The Music Man at North Shore Music Theatre this April, they fully expect to achieve this significant goal, but still need YOUR support to help them continue marching forward toward a cure!
The Music Man is one of the most universally cherished treasures of American musical theater. The show was an instant smash hit when it premiered on Broadway in 1957, winning five Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. With such iconic songs as "Trouble," "76 Trombones "and "Till There Was You," THE MUSIC MAN is family entertainment at its best, and the Smithsonian Institution ranks it as one of the “great glories” of American popular culture.
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For the VOH production of this iconic show, the local non-profit organization “built a little town” filled with real and imagined families representing the residents of mythical “River City, Iowa,” a proxy for Mason City, Iowa, the home of creator Meredith Wilson. This light-hearted story of a sleepy little town brought to life by the magic of music, is filled with song, dance, and a bit of shenanigans by lead character Harold Hill (played by Chelmsford resident and police officer, Kenny Meehan). He is joined onstage by his wife, Diane Meehan in the role of Marian “the Librarian” along with daughters, Maddy and Liora. And that’s just one example. Now friends, let me tell you what I mean…you’ve got one, two, three, four, five, six (and more!) additional families represented in this show! There are also Berinatos, Cincottas, Coughlans, Earleys, Kurdziels, Siegals, Tangs, and Wells!
This multi-generational cast is sure to get your toes tapping, your faces smiling, and your hearts growing with love for this dedicated and talented group of volunteers who are all focused on making cancer history one song at a time!
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Funds raised by Voices of Hope directly support bold new directions of cancer research. Immunotherapy, as well as the incredible advances in genomics and targeted therapies, are creating a whole new generation of treatment options and increased hope for both current and future generations of individuals and families impacted by cancer.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join VOH for The Music Man. For the price of a ticket, you could be one to meet their million-dollar goal and exceed it!
Proceeds from The Music Man benefit the Termeer Center for Targeted Therapies at MGH Cancer Center. Tickets are available now through www.nsmt.org/concerts.html and range from $50-$60.Visit vohboston.org for more information.
THE MUSIC MAN is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
About Voices of Hope
Voices of Hope (VOH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with more than 150 members who share a passion for the performing arts and a desire to join the fight against cancer by raising awareness and funds for cancer research. Bringing such memorable shows as Titanic, Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Godspell to the stage since 2009, sell-out audiences have praised Voices of Hope for the quality of their productions and impact on the local cancer community. More information—including performance photos, videos, and upcoming events—is available at www.vohboston.org.
