We chose a local town to perfectly describe a Broadway Musical that’s coming to Walton Arts Center this season. Get to know your NWA neighbors and learn about these shows - then make plans to experience both!
Siloam Springs and Meredith Willson’s The Music Man could easily be marching in the same parade because both are small-town gems bursting with charm, community spirit and a love for a good tune.
Just like River City, Siloam Springs thrives on its picturesque downtown, where everyone seems to know everyone and a stroll by Sager Creek feels like the overture to a wholesome musical number.
There’s that same sense of optimism and hustle — the kind that could make you believe a fast-talking dreamer like Harold Hill might just roll into town and sell a marching band.
Between its lively festivals, thriving arts scene and strong sense of togetherness, Siloam Springs hits all the right notes, just like The Music Man. Both are home to front-porch conversations and big-hearted dreams that create one joyful, toe-tapping melody.
A Classic Musical for the Whole Family
There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian.
Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award®-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows 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.
Featuring favorite songs includuing "Seventy-Six Trombones," "Trouble," "'Til There Was You," "Pickalittle" and "Gary, Indiana," Willson’s iconic humor, wordplay, and optimism will shine in this inventive reimagination of a beloved classic.
Variety calls it, “Grand and Glorious! …Totally enchanting abso-tootin’-lutely smashing revival. It will give you new life!”
The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. So take advantage of the holiday break and bring your grandparents, aunts, cousins, kids and your sweetie to see this classic Broadway production.
You have just 4 changes to see this show!
Friday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, Jan 17 at 2 pm and 7:39 pm
Sunday, Jan 18 at 2 pm
After you fall in love with the musical all over again, explore all that Siloam Springs has to offer while you hum your favorite tunes from the show!
