Book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson; Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey

Closing out the season with one of the most cherished treasures of the American musical theatre. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

The Music Man follows 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.

Ticket prices for all mainstage performances are $24 per patron.  Weekly curtain times: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and-Saturday at 8 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. There will be no productions on Thursday evenings. To reserve tickets before the box office opens June 17, email ticket requests to: boxoffice@okobojisummertheatre.org or purchase full-price tickets online at Eventbrite.com around February 14.  Beginning June 19, the Box Office window and phone lines will be open for ticketing purchases. Hours may vary. Follow up on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Owned and operated by Stephens College, the Okoboji Summer Theatre has been a proud member of the Spirit Lake community since 1958. The College prepares students to become leaders and innovators in a rapidly changing world. With a focus on experiential learning, performing and networking, the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College prepares performers and creatives to succeed in the highly competitive world of theatre, television and film. www.stephens.edu/conservatory

Enhance your experience by visiting Music Man Square in Mason City, Ia – only 2 hours away! Just choose Okoboji & Mason City as your starting and ending points.