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stage musical by Meredith Willson

This article is about the stage musical. For the film adaptation, see The Music Man ( film). For the made-for-television adaptation, see The Music Man ( film).

For other uses, see Music Man.

The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naïve Midwestern townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band.

Harold is no musician, however, and plans to skip town without giving any music lessons.

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Prim librarian and piano teacher Marian sees through him, but when Harold helps her younger brother overcome his lisp and social awkwardness, Marian begins to fall in love with him. He risks being caught to win her heart.

In , the show became a hit on Broadway, winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and running for