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The Music Man makes a triumphant return to Barbara B Man Performing Arts Hall with Gulf Coast Symphony for two performances on Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 24 at 7 p.m.

The symphony-backed production features many Broadway veterans and frequent symphony collaborators, such as Punta Gorda Native, Joseph Spieldenner as con man Harold Hill and Siri Howard as Marian Paroo. Rounding out the cast are Edward Juvier as Marcellus Washburn, Paul Gaffy as Mayor George Shinn, Mary Stout as Eulalie Mackecknie Smith, and Susan Dohan as Mrs. Paroo. Making their Barbara B. Mann, and Gulf Coast Symphony debut, are Dylan Alvarez as Winthrop, Sydney Butler as Amaryllis, and Macy Mags as Zaneeta Shinn.

One of the most universally cherished treasures of American musical theater, The Music Man was an instant hit when it premiered on Broadway on Dec. 19, 1957. It went on to win five Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, and ran for 1,375 performances. The Smithsonian Institution ranks The Music Man as one of the “great glories” of American popular culture. Filled with toe-tapping tunes and heart warming moments, The Music Man is a timeless celebration of the power of music and the magic of redemption.

For tickets, please the Barbara B. Mann box office at 239-481-4849. For all other inquires, contact Sarah Anstett, Director of Marketing and Communications at 239-277-1700 extension 105.

About The Gulf Coast Symphony

Founded in late 1995 by its current music director and CEO, Dr. Andrew Kurtz, the Gulf Coast Symphony is now the second-largest non-profit performing arts organization in Lee county. The Gulf Coast Symphony endeavors to challenge convention with its rich tradition of unique and innovative collaborations across multiple genres and disciplines, high-quality dynamic musical performances, active community engagement, and our commitment to social change through arts education. Our ultimate goal is to use music and the arts as a vehicle to unite and strengthen our community. The Gulf Coast Symphony is one of the cultural jewels of Southwest Florida and one of the most dynamic orchestras in the United States. The GCS comprises the Gulf Coast Symphony, the Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra, the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective, and the Music & Arts Community Center which opened in January 2021. The GCS presents more than 100 programs that present the best in classical music, jazz, world music, dance, opera, film and musical theater. The Symphony performs at both the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, and its more intimate 300 seat theater at the MACC. For more information, GulfCoastSymphony.org.

What: The Music Man

Where: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

When: Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 24 at 7 p.m.

Tickets: From $39

For tickets, call 239-481-4849 or visit GulfCoastSymphony.org