The Music Man
“There's big trouble happening in River City, Iowa.”
Synopsis
Traveling con artist Harold Hill targets the naïve residents of a small town in 1910s Iowa by posing as a boys' bandleader to raise money before he can skip town.
Top Cast
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Matthew Broderick
Professor Harold Hill
Kristin Chenoweth
Marian Paroo
Victor Garber
Mayor Shinn
Debra Monk
Mrs. Paroo
Molly Shannon
Mrs. Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn
David Aaron Baker
Marcellus Washburn
Cameron Monaghan
Winthrop Paroo
Boyd Banks
Train Conductor
Sarah Cleveland
Molly Howe
Little Lina
Sharron Matthews
Pick-a-Little Lady #6
Clyde Alves
Tommy Djilas
Cameron Adams
Zaneeta Shinn
Linda Kash
Alma Hix
Patrick McKenna
Charlie Cowell
Megan Moniz
Amaryllis
Richard Fitzpatrick
Constable Locke
Jenni Burke
Mrs. Squires
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Bleckner
- Screenplay & Story
- Meredith Willson, Franklin Lacey, Sally Robinson
- Original Score
- Danny Troob
- Original Title
- The Music Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Television, Storyline Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Bleckner
Meredith Willson, Franklin Lacey, Sally Robinson
Danny Troob
James Chressanthis
Bryan M. Horne, Geoffrey Rowland
John M. Eckert, Neil Meron, Craig Zadan
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Bleckner
Director
John M. Eckert
Producer
James Chressanthis
Director of Photography
Bryan M. Horne
Editor
Geoffrey Rowland
Editor
Joseph A. Porro
Costume Design
Danny Troob
Original Music Composer
Bob Munroe
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Stoneham Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Music Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Music Man about?
Traveling con artist Harold Hill targets the naïve residents of a small town in 1910s Iowa by posing as a boys' bandleader to raise money before he can skip town.
Who directed The Music Man?
The Music Man was directed by Jeff Bleckner.
Who stars in The Music Man?
The principal cast of The Music Man includes Matthew Broderick, Kristin Chenoweth, Victor Garber, Debra Monk, Molly Shannon.
When was The Music Man released and how long is it?
The Music Man was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Music Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Music Man was composed by Danny Troob.
Is The Music Man based on a book or true story?
The Music Man is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Meredith Willson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Music Man?
The Music Man holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).