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Meredith Willson's The Music Man presented by Inver Grove Heights Community Theatre
Inver Grove Heights Community Theatre presents Meredith Willson’s The Music Man
Opening on Friday, August 2
Playing through Sunday, August 11 in the Simley High School Performing Arts Center
2920 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm
Sundays at 2pm
Single tickets $15 for Children and Seniors, $20 for Adults
Inver Grove Heights Community Theatre announces the cast and creative team for the Tony Award-winning musical, Meredith Willson's The Music Man, directed by Deanne McDonald. There's trouble in River City, Iowa, when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian during the summer of 1912. The show begins performances on Friday, August 2 and will play through Sunday, August 11. Single tickets are now on sale online at https://www.ightheatre.org/tickets. Accessible seats are best reserved by calling (651) 306-7867. Group tickets for 10+ individuals are available by calling (651) 306-7867.
Deanne McDonald is thrilled to direct the 40-person cast of this musical for Inver Grove Heights Community Theatre’s 5th summer production, capitalizing on the success of last year's similarly family-friendly Mary Poppins. Several cast and crew members from Mary Poppins return this summer and this production is truly a family affair: cast and crew members include siblings, parents and extended family members. IGHCT continues its commitment to professional quality accompaniment with this summer’s 18-member pit orchestra.
Meredith Willson’s The Music Man is full of show stopping numbers (“Ya Got Trouble,” “76 Trombones”) and beautiful ballads (“Til There Was You”). It contains roles for children (Winthrop, Amaryllis, River City Kids), singers (Marian, barbershop quartet), dancers (“Marian the Librarian”), and comedic actors (Pick-a-Little Ladies, Mayor Shinn and Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn). While the action takes place over 100 years ago, the simple Midwestern charm of Willson's Iowa setting feels close to home and with numbers like, “Iowa Stubborn,” truly becomes a character in the story.
The cast of The Music Man includes Daniel Bashore as Harold Hill, Lizzy Schroeder as Marian Paroo, Joey Cain as Marcellus Washburn, Traveling Salesman 4, and Hazen Markoe and Katie Weiland as Mayor Shinn and Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, respectively. Real-life mother and son, actors Carey Morrison and rising 5th grader Flint Pennoyer, play Mrs. Paroo and Winthrop Paroo.
The creative team includes Deanne McDonald (Director), Elena Cressy (Vocal Director), Maeve Mellen (Choreographer), Aaron VanDanacker (Pit Conductor), D.R. “Doc” Grauberger (Scenic Designer), Nicole Jaide (Props Designer), Bobbi Iverson-Roesler (Costume Designer), Bill Larsen (Lighting Designer), Norm Tiedemann (Sound Designer), Jordyn Hondel (Stage Manager), and Kaitlyn Tufenk (Assistant Stage Manager).
Ticket Prices:
Adults: $20
Children (under 19): $15
Seniors: $15
https://www.ightheatre.org/tickets
Accessible seats are best reserved by calling (651) 306-7867 or emailing [email protected]
Group Ticket Prices (10+ tickets):
Adults: $16
Children (under 19): $12
Seniors: $12
Group ticket sales call (651) 306-7867
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY THEATRE is a program of IGH Community Education. We are delighted to be able to offer theatre opportunities to our local and surrounding communities. Simley Performing Arts Center is where we stage our productions and this wonderful venue offers a large stage, pit, and seating for over 700! Our website is located at www.ightheatre.org
IGHCT Goals and Commitments
It is the goal of IGH Community Theatre to create opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities, whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience, allowing them to actively participate in, and appreciate the performance of live, high-quality affordable theater here in Inver Grove Heights.
IGHCT intends to provide vibrant and engaging performing arts experiences that first of all entertain, but also challenge and educate the community. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse organization that promotes quality theatrical productions and stimulating cultural experiences that are guided by a professional infrastructure of facilities and support.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2508808-0
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2508808-2
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