20 Questions
Who is the character Marian Paroo inspired by?
Marian Seeley
Who is Harold's old friend?
Marcellus Washburn
Who is the mayor of River City?
Mayor George Shinn
Who is the mayor's wife?
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn
Who is Marian's mother?
Mrs. Paroo
Who is Marian's shy, lisping brother?
Winthrop Paroo
Which musical received five Tony Awards, including Best Musical?
The Music Man
Who described The Music Man as 'as American as apple pie and a Fourth of July oration'?
Brooks Atkinson
Who might have collaborated to create a show like The Music Man?
Mark Twain and Vachel Lindsay
How was The Music Man described in the review by Brooks Atkinson?
All of the above
Who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for The Music Man?
Meredith Willson
When did The Music Man premiere on Broadway?
1957
How many performances did The Music Man have on Broadway?
1,375
How many Tony Awards did The Music Man win?
5
Which of the following adaptations of The Music Man was released in 1962?
Film adaptation
Where was Meredith Willson born?
Mason City, Iowa
Which instrument did Meredith Willson play?
Flute and piccolo
With which band was Meredith Willson a member from 1921-1923?
John Philip Sousa's band
Under which conductor did Meredith Willson perform with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra from 1924-1929?
Arturo Toscanini
Who played the original Harold Hill in The Music Man?
Robert Preston
How well do you know The Music Man? Test your knowledge with this quiz on the beloved Broadway musical and its adaptations. Explore the plot, music, and history of this Tony Award-winning show.
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