Before Hugh Jackman charms audiences in The Music Man next fall, look back at the original Broadway production of the Meredith Willson musical. Starring Robert Preston and Barbara Cook,the show opened December 19, 1957, at the Majestic Theatre. Meredith Willson wrote the book, lyrics, and score from a story he and Franklin Lacey devised. The production played a total of 1,375 performances before closing in April in 1961.
The Music Man had its first revival in 1980 starring Dick Van Dyke and Meg Bussert, and received its second Broadway revival in 2000 starring Craig Bierko and Rebecca Luker.
A third revival, starring Jackman and Sutton Foster, will; begin performances at the Winter Garden Theatre September 9, 2020.
Robert Preston and cast
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Robert Preston and cast
Robert Preston
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Barbara Cook and Robert Preston
Robert Preston and Barbara Cook in The Music Man.
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Barbara Cook in The Music Man, which earned her a Tony Award.
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Dick Van Dyke in The Music Man.
Meg Bussert and Dick Van Dyke in The Music Man.
Iggie Wolfington and Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke and cast
Dick Van Dyke and cast
Cast
Dick Van Dyke and Meg Bussert
Cast
Craig Bierko and the company
Craig Bierko and the company in The Music Man
Rebecca Luker in The Music Man
Rebecca Luker, Craig Bierko, and Michael Phelan
Craig Bierko in The Music Man.
Joan Marcus
Robert Sean Leonard and Rebecca Luker in The Music Man
Tracy Nicole Chapman, Max Casella, Craig Bierko and Rebecca Luker in The Music Man
Eric McCormack and Rebecca Luker
