Local Production of The Music Man opening November 4, in Jamaica Plain

There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. This Tony-award winning classic musical comedy is fun for the entire family

And opens at The Footlight Club in Jamaica Plain on November 4.

The cast includes:

The Music Man cast includes several Jamaica Plain residents including Frances Price. Frances is originally from Australia and had been involved with The Footlight Club since 2010. Frances loves working with The Footlight Club and being Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man for many reasons including having a cast that is like family to her with her family be so far away in Australia.

Con Man Harold Hill poses as a boy’s band leader and organizer, and sells instruments and uniforms to Iowa Townsfolk. Harold promises to train all the musicians but he really plans on skipping town without giving any lessons. After he helps Liberian and Piano teacher Marian’s little brother, Marian starts to fall in love. But will Harold risk it all for her?

“The Music Man” won six Tony Awards in 1958 including Best Actress in a Musical for Barbara Cook, Best Actor in a Musical for Robert Preston, Best Musical.

The production is directed by Vincent Ratsavong and is music directed by David Wright

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

“The Music Man” opens November 4 and runs for 8 shows through November 18. Performances are at 8pm on November 4, 10-11, 17- 18; with Sunday matinees at 2pm on November 5, 12 and 18. Tickets are $28/$25 for students, seniors, and members and are available through the box office or at www.footlight.org

The Footlight Club is located at 7A Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain. The Footlight Club is America’s Oldest Continuously Operating Community Theater. Currently in its 141^st Season.

WHAT: The Footlight Club Presents “The Music Man” By Meredith Wilson

WHEN: November 4-5, 10-12, 17-18 2017

WHERE: The Footlight Club 7A Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

MORE: Tickets $28/25 for students, seniors, and members. Tickets are Available at the box office or at www.footlight.org

Photo caption: Poster Boy Winthrop Paroo (Nathan Hutchinson) in The Footlight Club’s production of “The Music Man” Opening in Jamaica Plain on November 4.

Photo credit: Matt Mackee

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jennifer Butler, Publicity Team (cell 857-222-8427)
The Footlight Club
7A Eliot Street

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130