March 11, 2026
Treble leads to trouble for singing con man in ‘The Music Man’ April 7 in Eisenhower Auditorium
Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy “The Music Man” follows Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize.
Credit: Marshall MeadowsUNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (Tuesday, March 10, 2026)—“Ya Got Trouble” in Happy Valley as Big League Productions’ national tour of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” comes to Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7.
Tickets are $89 (orchestra and grand tier) and $74 (balcony) for an adult; $53 and $48 for a University Park student; and $72 and $57 for a person 18 and younger. Purchase your tickets online. Avoid the $4 fee by purchasing over the phone at 814-863-0255 or in person, weekdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at Eisenhower Auditorium. The Center for the Performing Arts and the Arts Ticket Center are parts of the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture.
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy “The Music Man” follows Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize. This, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef.
Watch a preview of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man.” Visit “The Music Man” online for more information about accessibility options.
“The Music Man” is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation, and features songs such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Ya Got Trouble,” “ ‘Till There Was You,” “Pick-a-Little” and “Gary, Indiana.”
Credit: Marshall MeadowsThe songs you know set to new moves
“The Music Man” is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation, and features songs such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Ya Got Trouble,” “ ‘Till There Was You,” “Pick-a-Little” and “Gary, Indiana.”
This new production will be helmed by veteran director Matt Lenz. Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and critically acclaimed choreographer Joshua Bergasse will create all new dances for the citizens of River City.
Meredith Willson’s iconic humor, wordplay and optimism will shine in this inventive reimagination of a beloved classic. Scenic design is by Ann Beyersdorfer, video design is by Lisa Renkel, and lighting design is by Tony Award winner Ken Billington. The production will showcase the Broadway costumes designed by Tony Award winner Santo Loquasto.
Accessibility accommodations
American Sign Language interpretation will be offered for this performance. Contact the Arts Ticket Center via email or by phone at 814-863-2727, ext. 3, by Tuesday, March 24, to discuss ASL seating preferences.
Audio description will be offered for this performance. Reservations are required and must be made by Tuesday, March 24. Call the Sight Loss Support Group of Central Pennsylvania at 814-238-0132 to reserve the service.
For fans of
A Broadway event without the Broadway price tag
Best-selling original musical cast albums
Golden-era Broadway revival
Musical theater, singalongs and showtunes
Acknowledgments
Sponsor is TIAA
ASL support is provided by Shih-In Ma
Accessibility services are supported by Sidney and Helen S. Friedman Endowment.
A grant from the University Park Fee Board makes Penn State student prices possible.
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