EPISODE TWELVE: The Music Man, Marie Clark Musical Theatre

The Music Man Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson, Story by Meredith Willson & Franklin Lacey, with Additional Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman.

This production is Directed by Adam Goodburn, with the assistance of the production team; Musical Director, Ben Francis, Choreographer, Linda Williams, and Assistant Choreographer, Iréna Setchell.

The Music Man opens at The Arts Theatre this July, with performances from July 19th-27th (8 shows, only).Performance Venue: The Arts Theatre (53 Angas Street, Adelaide).

Marie Clark Musical Theatre (MCMT) is a not-for-profit community theatre group dedicated to producing high-quality musicals for the Adelaide community to be involved and to enjoy. We were founded in 1973 by Marie Clark, a school teacher well-known in the Tea Tree Gully council area for her passion for music and community work. The company began as 'Marie Clark Singers of Tea Tree Gully', and staged its first musical production (Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Trial By Jury') in 1974. With over 80 productions now in our repertoire, we are very proud to be celebrating in 2024 the 50th Anniversary of its very first musical, knowing that we are continuing Marie Clark's legacy so many years later.

This episode features interviews with Production Manager and President of Marie Clark Musical Theatre (MCMT), Rochelle Colon and Cast Members David MacGillivray (Harold Hill), Susie O’Connell (Mrs Squires), Merici Thompson (Ensemble & MCMT Committee Member), Emma O’Connell (Youth Ensemble) & Rodney Hrvatin (Mayor Shinn).

Plot summary of The Music Man

Set in 1912, THE MUSIC MAN follows the charismatic, fast-talking travelling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the townsfolk of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a kids' band that he vows to 'organise'. Harold's plans to skip town with the cash go awry when he finds himself unexpectedly falling for the no-nonsense town librarian, Marian Paroo, who is one of the few in town who suspects Harold is not all who he claims to be...

Full Season Dates & Times:

Performance Venue: The Arts Theatre (53 Angas Street, Adelaide)

Friday, 19th July 2024 - 7.30pm

Saturday, 20th July 2024 - 2.00pm and 7.30pm

Sunday, 21st July 2024 - 2.00pm

Thursday, 25th July 2024 - 7.30pm

Friday, 26th July 2024 - 7.30pm

Saturday, 27th July 2024 - 2.00pm and 7.30pm

Ticketing Information:

Tickets available online at https://events.humanitix.com/the-music-man or by calling MCMT's Tickets Secretary on 08 8251 3926 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)

Please note: a $1 Ticket Levy applies to all tickets to assist with the refurbishment of The Arts Theatre. Your contribution will help with covering the costs involved in planning for venue modifications to this iconic theatre, to help improve accessibility so that the theatre can be enjoyed equitably by all patrons.

Music for this episode by Trygve Larsen from Pixabay

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