“The Music Man” coming to Southern Wesleyan University
Southern Wesleyan University will present “The Music Man” March 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Folger Fine Arts Auditorium on the university’s campus in Central. There will also be an afternoon performance Saturday, March 26 at 2 p.m. Pictured are Nathan Day, left, as con man Harold Hill; and Whitney Steele as Marian the librarian. Day is a sophomore media communication major from Pickens and Steele is a sophomore music education major from Charlotte, N.C.
Southern Wesleyan University will present “The Music Man” at Folger Fine Arts Auditorium on the university’s campus in Central.
This Tony Award-winning Broadway hit tells the story of how con man Harold Hill, posing as a band organizer, sells instruments and uniforms to the naïve townsfolk of River City, intending to skip town with their cash. Marian the librarian becomes wise to Harold’s ploy, but begins to fall in love with him.
With memorable musical numbers including “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Till There Was You” and “Lida Rose,” this musical is for audiences of all ages. Performances will be March 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be an afternoon performance Saturday, March 26 at 2 p.m.
Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for non-SWU students and seniors and $5 for children under 12. SWU students are admitted free. For tickets, call (864) 644-5191.