UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — “Ya Got Trouble” in Happy Valley as Big League Productions’ national tour of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” comes to Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7.
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Willson’s six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy “The Music Man” follows Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize. This, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef.
Call the Arts Ticket Center at 814-863-0255 or visit “The Music Man” online for more information about accessibility options and to purchase tickets. The Center for the Performing Arts and the Arts Ticket Center are part of the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture.
The songs you know set to new moves
“The Music Man” is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation and features songs such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Ya Got Trouble,” “‘Till There Was You,” “Pick-a-Little” and “Gary, Indiana.”
This new production will be helmed by veteran director Matt Lenz. Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and critically acclaimed choreographer Joshua Bergasse will create all new dances for the citizens of River City.
Willson’s iconic humor, wordplay and optimism will shine in this inventive reimagination of a beloved classic. Scenic design is by Ann Beyersdorfer, video design is by Lisa Renkel, and lighting design is by Tony Award winner Ken Billington. The production will showcase the Broadway costumes designed by Tony Award winner Santo Loquasto.