Featuring a talented cast of student thespians, Bozeman High School Hawks Theatre Company will present Meredith Willson’s classic musical comedy early this month. The Music Man features a live orchestra for five performances from November 2nd–5th. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 7pm, with an additional 1pm performance on Saturday. A closing Sunday matinee will also begin at 1pm. All will be held in the BHS auditorium.
This charming tale follows the exploits of Harold Hill, a clever con man who meets his match in a small-town librarian. The classic American musical comedy is known for delivering hits like “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Ya Got Trouble,” “Marion the Librarian” and “Sha Poopie!” First produced in 1957, the show became a hit on Broadway, winning five Tonys including ‘Best Musical.’ Written by Meredith Willson, the play has been produced all over the world for over 60 years.
“The Music Man presents a moment of joy in a world that is, now more than ever, darkened by violence. By the time the curtain falls, the audience members are filled with positive energy, joy and excitement.” – Amelie Julicher, The Harvard Crimson
“The Music Man is about the healing nature of the arts. Harold teaches discordant neighbors to live in harmony – quite literally – by transforming the town’s bickering school board into a barbershop quartet. Even bad art, our River City residents learn, can be restorative.” – Katherine Rampell, The Washington Post
Under the direction of Valarie Andrews with orchestral direction by Michael Certalic and vocal direction by Jacob Malczyk, this play is suitable for all ages. General Music Man admission is $15 and $8 for students, available in advance at bsd7.revtrak.net/music/#/list. Tickets available at the box office as space allows. Box office will open an hour prior to each show, with doors thirty minutes before. For additional information, contact Hawks Theatre Co. at (406) 522-4855. •
