Strike up the Band, "The Music Man" is at Shore!

Rehearsals are underway for "The Music Man" at Shore Cultural Centre this October.

Silhouette Productions "The Music Man" arrives with a flourish at Shore Cultural Centre this month. This family friendly musical is about a fast-talking traveling salesman, 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. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall. This description is from Musical Theatre International, from whom special permission is granted to produce the show.

Lance King, who will be playing Olin Brit in the production, is looking forward to how this talented cast will present this very iconic show. He stated, “Audiences can look forward to an enjoyable show filled with music and laughter provided by the characters that live up to the creed "Iowa Stubborn". Harold Hill (Steven Schuerger) leads the audience and the River City townspeople down the path of gullibility straight to joy and of course love!" He goes on to say, "Silhouette Productions is a fantastic group that works tirelessly to provide quality performances that will entertain and delight."

"The Music Man", with book and lyrics by Meredith Wilson, is based on a story by Meredith Wilson and Franklin Lacey. The show is directed by Douglas F. Bailey II, Music Director Matthew Steven Grittner, and Choreography by Tara Mirabile.
Evening Performances are Oct. 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30 PM and Sunday Matinees: Oct. 16 and 23 at 2:00 PM.

For Tickets, call Silhouette Productions at 216-219-3630 or visit the Shore Cultural Centre office or purchase online at www.shoreculturalcentre.com/Events/TheMusicMan. Seating is general admission. Tickets in advance are $14.00 (over 60/under 17 - $12.00). Tickets at the door are $16.00 (over 60/under 17 - $14.00). Shore Cultural Centre is located at 291 E. 222nd Street, Euclid, OH and office is 216-289-8578. A special daytime show is available for schools, if interested please call 216-289-8578 for information.

Chris Cipriani

Director of Programming and Marketing for Shore Cultural Centre

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