Music Man -

The show is renowned for its rhythmic and creative use of language:

THE MUSIC MAN. May 18, 2017: Theatre Yesterday and… | by Ron Fassler Music Man

Meredith Willson's is a cornerstone of American musical theater, premiering on Broadway in 1957. It tells the story of Harold Hill , a charismatic con man who poses as a band leader in River City, Iowa, to swindle the townspeople before unexpectedly falling for the local librarian, Marian Paroo. Origins and Writing The show is renowned for its rhythmic and

: Songs like "Ya Got Trouble" and "Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little" blend spoken word and melody to reflect the natural sounds of gossip and town life. Origins and Writing : Songs like "Ya Got

: The opening number is a "galvanic" rhythmic speech piece performed by traveling salesmen, designed to mimic the sounds and cadences of a moving train.