The Music Man, with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, became a hit on Broadway, winning five Tony Awards in 1957, including Best Musical. Fast-talking con man "Professor" con man Harold Hill comes to River City, Iowa, intending to sell the town and it's children on a fake marching-band scheme with instruments, uniforms and music lessons then skip town - until he falls for the local librarian. The Music Man is a crowd-pleasing show with a great number and range of roles that is well-suited to professional, community, and school productions alike.