Birmingham Village Players presents THE MUSIC MAN
- Encore Staff Writer
- Apr 14
- 2 min read
Get Ready for a Family-Friendly Night on the Town
Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Opens May 2 at Birmingham Village Players
Go back in time to small-town America with Meredith Willson’s The Music Man.
Meet the delightful characters who populate the place. Just beware of Professor Harold Hill, a
charismatic con man who intends to steal all their money but just might lose his heart instead.
Meredith Willson's The Music Man is a six-time Tony-award winning Broadway classic that has
entertained theatergoers for generations. The revival of this family-friendly musical was recently seenon the Broadway stage starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, who grew up in Michigan.
TheBirmingham Village Players production opens May 2, 2025.
“The Music Man has been appreciated over many generations with songs that most every theatergoerknows by heart,” said Director Joe Vercellone. “Who doesn’t walk out of the show marching and singing Seventy-Six Trombones? It is entertainment that appeals to all ages and is appropriate for the entire family – a great night out for mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, and the kids.”
It’s also a show loved by generations of performers. The BVP cast and crew feature at least 10 people who have been involved in past productions of the show. For others, fond memories of watching the movie version with family brought them out to auditions or to volunteer.
‘Everyone leaves the theater feeling happy about themselves and others with a smile on their face and a bounce to their step,” said Vercellone, “and I am thrilled to bring it to our Birmingham Village Players patrons.”
Don’t miss your chance to experience this delightful production. Meredith Willson’s The Music Man runs May 2-18, 2025 at Birmingham Village Players. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8PM. Sunday matinees start at 2PM.
Individual reserved tickets are $30 (includes ticketing fee). Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office, 248-644-2075, or by placing an order on the website, www.birminghamvillageplayers.com.
The Book, Music and Lyrics were written by Meredith Willson and based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey. Meredith Willson's The Music Man is licensed by Music Theatre International.
About The Village Players:
The Village Players of Birmingham, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit community theater, presents high quality dramatic, comedic, and musical productions. Everyone is invited to participate on stage, backstage or as an audience member in the theater's main stage, youth theater, and Playwrights @ Work productions and programs. The Village Players have been entertaining the community from its location at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham since 1926.
