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The critics continue to rave about The Music Man No wonder the 19th is Sold Out, as was the 12th – Call now so you don't hear "Sold Out!" "The cast excels in high-spirited routines … A smooth-as-silk barbershop quartet … Sets catch the warmth and simplicity of small-town life … Costumes are spanking bright … Swift pace for the action … Engaging and snappy performances" — From the News-Times High-spirited 'Music Man' in Sharon By Chesley Plemmons  Harold Hill (Gavin Lodge*) charms the Pick-a-Little ladies (*AEA) Photo: Randy O'Rourke Although the Housatonic River is a few miles away, it may not be too much of a stretch to consider Sharon as a "River City," especially since Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man," set in River City, Iowa, fits so snugly on the stage of the TriArts Sharon Playhouse. Wilson's 1957 prize-winning musical, clearly an ode to Americana, has always seemed something like an all-day picnic. For those who might suspect it of being too bucolic and soda-shop sweet, it is, in fact, simply sunny and optimistic, in spite of what starts off with disquiet among the natives. The kids of River City lack purpose, the town needs an identity, and the desperate housewives yearn for the chance to dance like Isadora Duncan. Along comes "Professor" Harold Hill (Gavin Lodge) to fan their dreams while pocketing their cash.  Harold Hill and Marcellus (Marc Hawes) try to cook up some trouble Photo: Randy O'Rourke Hill is a con man with a time-tested scheme for fleecing unsuspecting country folk, to sell them on the need and advantages of a boys' band, collect money for uniforms and band instruments, and then skip town before anyone notices the kids don't know how to play. Lodge, who has the boyish charm of a Gower Champion, easily hoodwinks most of the town's citizenry, with the exception of Marian Patroo (Allison Berry), the attractive but unmarried librarian who suspects Hill is up to no good from the start. Click Here to read the full review Purchase Tickets
August 6 – 23 Sponsored by: Herrington's, Elyse Harney Real Estate, Founders Insurance Group Don’t forget Family Fridays! "Great family fare, this 'The Music Man' will delight audiences of all ages" And since TriArts wants to continue delighting audiences of all ages we offer you Family Fridays. Tickets for $10 (students) and $20 (adults) on Fridays: August 14 and 21. Last Minute Last Row: on performance days $10 seats offered based on availability. TriArts Youtheatre
This Saturday, August 15 at 11:00 AM (no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted!) Up next, Disney Rocks! starts on Monday, from 10 to 3 PM. There are a few spots still available! Call 860-364-7469 today or email info@triarts.net. |
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