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Families Please Support Your Local Youth-See "The Music Man, Jr" opening THURS. July 14-17-Village Theater at Cherry Hill

Kids love "The Music Man Jr." Toe-tappin' music loved by audiences for generations! Spotlight on YOUTH features over 50 local youths!

The Music Man, Jr. Parades into Canton

50+ Youths Present Delightful Musical

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The 6 Time, Tony Award winning musical comedy, "The Music Man, JR" includes many of the toe-tapping iconic songs to grace the stage and a story that the whole family can enjoy! Presented by Spotlight on Youth with over 50+ local youths from Canton, Plymouth, Livonia, Northville and other areas, this production features wit, warmth and good, old-fashioned sentiment! Tickets are selling out quick on this one at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton, July 14-17 at 7pm and July 16 & 17 at 2pm! - ONE WEEK-END ONLY! Call 734-394-5300 or online at cantonvillagetheater.org

Director Barbara Bloom describes the show this way:

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The town is in awe of the charismatic Professor Harold Hill. He's got "seventy six trombones" to rally the good people of River City to new musical heights. The audience follows fast-talking Harold Hill as he cons locals into buying uniforms and instruments for a band he'll organize. The upright librarian Marian, senses a hoax but doesn't want to let down her younger brother Winthrop, who idolizes the newcomer. Buy tickets now to find out what happens!

SHOW DATES & TIMES:

Thursday, JULY 14 , at 7:00pm

Friday, JULY 15 at 7:00pm

Saturday, JULY 16 at 2:00pm AND 7:00pm

Sunday, JULY 17 , 2:00pm AND 7:00pm

Spotlight on Youth (SOY) exists to create an extraordinary youth centered theater experience and to advance theater as a means of educating, challenging and inspiring young people. Spotlight on Youth at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill seeks to create a cultural center for youth and families, where programs and activities will celebrate diverse art forms, ideas and cultures.

LOCATION: The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd., Canton, MI, 48187. The Village Theater has free parking, is handicap accessible and has a concession stand.

TICKETS: By phone at the Village Theater Box Office at 734-394-5300 or 734-394-5460 or online at www.canton-mi.org/villagetheater or at the door! Box office opens 1 hour prior to show-time. Tickets are $15.00.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about Spotlight on Youth productions call at 248-719-3637. Facebook: Spotlight on Youth. web: spotlightonyouthmi.com or e-mail: soy@mi.rr.com

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