On Thursday, February 20, the theater and music departments premiered their combined production of the musical, The Music Man at the UCF Theater’s main stage. The Music Man brings to life the story of the infamous, bustling salesman Harold Hill who sweeps into the town of River City, Iowa to revive the lifeless city as its new music professor. Hill manages to capture the hearts of most of the townspeople except for unyielding lady librarian Ms. Marian who watches Hill with an acute eye. Set in the summer of 1912 where suspenders are a must for the guys and pompadours along with Victorian dresses characterize the signature style of the ladies, this musical is sure to keep you amused from your seat.
The Music Man seizes the attention of audiences with various enjoyable aspects throughout both acts within the show. The Irish colloquialisms of Mrs. Paroo and distinctive dances from mayoress Mrs. Squires and her lady posse, maintain that audience members reside with laughter. The emotional growth of ginger haired Winthrop and the tone of the elegant voice of Ms. Marian in ballads such as “My White Knight” tug at heartstrings. Finally, the charms of the all male harmonious quartet create consistent swoons from female spectators.
The theater and music departments collaborated together in order to put on the production of the Music Man. Spotlight operator for The Music Man Savanna Sherman tells Knight News that UCF students should come out to see the show because of the “the wonderful partnership formed with the UCF Music Department for the show.” Sherman explains that The Music Man “has a live orchestra onstage with the cast for the entire show.”
Don’t miss out on this pleasurable experience produced by an animated cast and symphonic orchestra! The Music Man runs through UCF’s main stage until March 2nd.
