The Music Man > Original Broadway Cast


Show Details

Show
The Music Man (43)
Music
Meredith Willson (94)
Lyrics
Meredith Willson (94)
Book
Meredith Willson (94)

Recording Details

Date
December 29, 1957
Type
Audio / Stage Cast
Method
Studio
Language
English
Location
US / NY / New York
Theatre/Venue
Majestic Theatre
Producer
Dick Jones (29)
Liner Notes
Gilbert Millstein (4), Meredith Willson (94)
Director
Morton Da Costa (11)
Choreography
Onna White (33)
Conductor
Herbert Greene (19)
Music Director
Herbert Greene (19)
Orchestrations
Walter Eiger (2) — Additional Orchestrations
Sidney Fine (4) — Additional Orchestrations
Robert Ginzler (46) — Additional Orchestrations
Irwin Kostal (95) — Additional Orchestrations
Don Walker (136)
Vocal Arrangements
Herbert Greene (19)
Dance Music
Laurence Rosenthal (15)
Performer
David Burns (15) — Mayor Shinn
Danny Carroll (10) — Tommy Djilas
Barbara Cook (121) — Marian Paroo
Robert Evans (3) — Traveling Salesman
Martha Flynn — Mrs. Squires
James Gannon (3) — Traveling Salesman
Russell Goodwin (5) — Traveling Salesman
Eddie Hodges (7) — Winthrop Paroo
Robert Howard (2) — Traveling Salesman
Pert Kelton (5) — Mrs. Paroo
Robert Lenn (4) — Traveling Salesman
Vernon Lusby — Traveling Salesman
Peggy Mondo (3) — Ethel Toffelmier
Carl Nicholas (6) — Conductor/Constable Locke
Hal Norman (6) — Traveling Salesman
Robert Preston (40) — Harold Hill
Helen Raymond (2) — Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn
Paul Reed (7) — Charlie Cowell
Vern Reed — Jacey Squires
Adnia Rice (4) — Alma Hix
Al Shea — Ewart Dunlop
Marilyn Siegel — Amaryllis
Bill Spangenberg — Olin Britt
Elaine Swann (3) — Maud Dunlop
Barbara Travis — Gracie Shinn
Wayne Ward — Oliver Hix
Iggie Wolfington (7) — Marcellus Washburn
Dusty Worrall (2) — Zaneeta Shinn
Pamela Abbott, Penny Ann Green, Joan Bowman (2), Elisabeth Buda, Alice Clift, Ronn Cummins (2), Nancy Davis, Babs Delmore, Janet Hayes (5), Peter Leeds (6), Jack Leigh (2), Lynda Lynch, Bob Mariano, Pat Mariano, Jacqueline Maria (2), Gary Menteer, Tom Panko (2), Marilyn Poudrier, Marie Santella, John Sharpe (7), Gerald Teijelo (2), Babs Warden, Marlys Watters (6), Vernon Wendorf, Barbara Williams (6), Roy Wilson
Shortcode
[r2895]

Releases (14)

Format
CD
Label
Angel ZDM 7 64663 2
Release Date
1992-11-17
Country / Region
US
UPC / EAN
077776466323
Audio
Stereo
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Liner Notes
Marc Kirkeby (27)
Mastering
Robert Norberg (18)
# Tracks
18
Lists
141 collectors / 1 wish list
History
3 Revisions
Shortcode
[rl18671]
1. Overture -- Orchestra
Rock Island -- Paul Reed, Robert Evans, James Gannon, Russell Goodwin, Robert Howard, Robert Lenn, Vernon Lusby, Hal Norman
2. Iowa Stubborn -- Ensemble
3. Ya Got Trouble -- Robert Preston, Ensemble
4. Piano Lesson -- Barbara Cook, Pert Kelton
5. Good Night, My Someone -- Barbara Cook
6. Seventy-six Trombones -- Robert Preston, Ensemble
7. Sincere -- The Buffalo Bills
8. The Sadder-But-Wiser Girl for Me -- Robert Preston
9. Pick-a-little, Talk-a-little
Goodnight Ladies -- Adnia Rice, Peggy Mondo, Elaine Swann, Robert Preston, Helen Raymond, Martha Flynn, The Buffalo Bills
10. Goodnight Ladies
Marian the Librarian -- Robert Preston
11. My White Knight -- Barbara Cook
12. Wells Fargo Wagon -- Eddie Hodges, Ensemble
13. It's You -- The Buffalo Bills
14. Shipoopi -- Iggie Wolfington, Ensemble
15. Lida Rose
Will I Ever Tell You -- The Buffalo Bills, Barbara Cook
16. Gary, Indiana -- Eddie Hodges
17. Till There Was You -- Barbara Cook, Robert Preston
18. Finale -- Robert Preston, Barbara Cook, Company
Format
CD
Label
Hallmark
Release Date
2010-07-12
UPC / EAN
5050457095628
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Notes
Budget UK Public Domain release. The cover depicts Shirley Jones and the movie cast, but this is the 1957 Broadway recording.
# Tracks
18
Lists
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Shortcode
[rl30768]
Format
CD
Label
NAXOS MUSICALS 8.120886
Release Date
2009-10-26
UPC / EAN
636943288627
Audio
Stereo
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Also Contains
The Music from Meredith Willson's The Music Man Conducted by Meredith Willson - 1958 Meredith Willson
Performer
Eileen Wilson (14)
Notes
Includes bonus tracks not heard on EMI editions.
# Tracks
26
Lists
10 collectors / 3 wish lists
Shortcode
[rl28219]
1. Overture
2. Rock Island - Paul Reed, Salesmen
3. Iowa Stubborn - Ensemble
4. Ya Got Trouble - Robert Preston, Ensemble
5. Piano Lesson - Barbara Cook, Pert Kelton
6. Good Night My Someone - Barbara Cook
7. Seventy Six Trombones - Robert Preston, Ensemble
8. Sincere – The Buffalo Bills
9. Sadder-But-Wiser Girl - Robert Preston
10. Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little; Goodnight Ladies - Adnia Rice, Peggy Mondo, Elaine Swann, Robert Preston, Helen Raymond, Martha Flynn, The Buffalo Bills
11. Marian the Librarian – Robert Preston
12. My White Knight - Barbara Cook
13. The Wells Fargo Wagon - Eddie Hodges, Ensemble
14. It's You – The Buffalo Bills
15. Shipoopi - Iggie Wolfington, Ensemble
16. Lida Rose; Will I Ever Tell You? – Barbara Cook, The Buffalo Bills
17. Gary, Indiana - Eddie Hodges
18. Till There Was You - Barbara Cook, Robert Preston
19. Finale - Robert Preston, Barbara Cook, Ensemble
20. Bonus track: Till I Met You (Eileen Wilson, rec.1950. Song became Till There Was You)
Meredith Willson conducts Selections from The Music Man
21. Iowa Stubborn
22. Goodnight My Someone
23 Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little
24. Marian The Librarian (with ballet music)
25. Till There Was You
26. Seventy Six Trombones
Format
CD
Label
Angel ZMD 7 64663 2
Release Date
1992-11-10
UPC / EAN
0077776466347
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Lists
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Shortcode
[rl4452]
Format
CD
Label
Capitol CDP 7 46633-2
Release Date
1987
UPC / EAN
0077774663328
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Notes
Poor sound quality + no notes.
# Tracks
18
Lists
59 collectors / 0 wish lists
Shortcode
[rl2541]
Format
LP
Label
Del Ray Records
Release Date
2018-02-02
UPC / EAN
8436563181733
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Notes
Vinyl reissue, gatefold sleeve.
Lists
5 collectors / 2 wish lists
Shortcode
[rl59367]
Title
American Musicals: Meredith Willson / Jerry Herman
Format
LP
Label
Time-Life STL-AM13
Release Date
1982
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Also Contains
Hello, Dolly! - 1964 Original Broadway Cast
Mame - 1966 Original Broadway Cast
Producer
Jay Gold (5)
Notes
Box set containing 48-page booklet with show notes and lyrics.
Lists
11 collectors / 0 wish lists
Shortcode
[rl17609]
THE MUSIC MAN
Side 1:
1. Overture; Rock Island - Paul Reed, Salesmen
2. Iowa Stubborn - Ensemble
3. Ya Got Trouble - Robert Preston, Ensemble
4. Piano Lesson - Barbara Cook, Pert Kelton
5. Good Night My Someone - Barbara Cook
6. Seventy Six Trombones - Robert Preston, Ensemble
7. Sincere – The Buffalo Bills
8. Sadder-But-Wiser Girl - Robert Preston
9. Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little; Goodnight Ladies - Adnia Rice, Peggy Mondo, Elaine Swann, Robert Preston, Helen Raymond, Martha Flynn, The Buffalo Bills
Side 2:
1. Marian the Librarian – Robert Preston
2. My White Knight - Barbara Cook
3. The Wells Fargo Wagon - Eddie Hodges, Ensemble
4. It's You – The Buffalo Bills
5. Shipoopi - Iggie Wolfington, Ensemble
6. Lida Rose; Will I Ever Tell You? – Barbara Cook, The Buffalo Bills
7. Gary, Indiana - Eddie Hodges
8. Till There Was You - Barbara Cook, Robert Preston
9. Finale - Robert Preston, Barbara Cook, Ensemble
HELLO, DOLLY!
Side 1:
1. Overture
2. I Put My Hand In – Igors Gavon, Carol Channing, Chorus
3. It Takes A Woman – David Burns, Jerry Dodge, Charles Nelson Reilly, Men’s Chorus
4. Put On Your Sunday Clothes – Charles Nelson Reilly, Jerry Dodge, Carol Channing, Igors Gavon, Chorus
5. Ribbons Down My Back - Eileen Brennan
6. Motherhood – Carol Channing, Eileen Brennan, Sondra Lee
7. Dancing – Carol Channing, Charles Nelson Reilly, Jerry Dodge, Eileen Brennan
Side 2:
1. Before The Parade Passes By – Carol Channing, Ensemble
2. Elegance - Charles Nelson Reilly, Jerry Dodge, Eileen Brennan, Sondra Lee
3. Hello, Dolly! – Carol Channing, Men’s Chorus
4. It Only Takes A Moment – Charles Nelson Reilly, Eileen Brennan, Chorus
5. So Long Dearie – Carol Channing, David Burns
6. Finale:
6a. Hello, Dolly! (Reprise) – David Burns, Carol Channing, Company
6b. Dancing (Reprise); It Only Takes a Moment (Reprise); Put On Your Sunday Clothes (Reprise); Hello, Dolly! (Reprise) – Carol Channing, Company
MAME
Side1:
1. Overture
2. St. Bridget – Jane Connell, Frankie Michaels
3. It's Today – Angela Lansbury, Bea Arthur, Chorus
4. Open a New Window – Angela Lansbury, Frankie Michaels, Chorus
5. The Man in the Moon - Angela Lansbury, Bea Arthur, Moon Maidens
6. My Best Girl – Frankie Michaels, Angela Lansbury
7. We Need a Little Christmas – Angela Lansbury, Jane Connell, Sab Shimono, Frankie Michaels
Side 2:
1. Mame – Charles Braswell, Chorus
2. The Letter – Frankie Michaels, Jerry Lanning
3. Bosom Buddies - Angela Lansbury, Bea Arthur
4. Gooch's Song – Jane Connell
5. That's How Young I Feel – Angela Lansbury, Chorus
6. If He Walked into My Life – Angela Lansbury
7. Finale:
7a. Open a New Window (Reprise) – Angela Lansbury, Company
7b. It’s Today (Reprise); We Need a Little Christmas (Reprise); Mame (Reprise) - Company
Format
LP
Label
Capitol SW 990
Release Date
1962
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Notes
Reissue timed to the 1962 film version. This stereo edition was re-mixed to allow the voices to bounce from left to right. (The original stereo edition kept the singers front and center with the orchestra spread out behind them.)
# Tracks
18
Lists
18 collectors / 1 wish list
Shortcode
[rl8313]
Format
LP
Label
Capitol W 990
Release Date
1962
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Notes
Reissue timed to the release of the film. Mono version.
# Tracks
18
Lists
6 collectors / 0 wish lists
Shortcode
[rl8312]
Format
4-45
Label
Capitol EDM 990
Release Date
1958
# Tracks
18
Lists
2 collectors / 0 wish lists
Shortcode
[rl8316]
Format
LP
Label
Capitol WAO 990
Release Date
1958
Audio
Mono
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# Tracks
18
Lists
27 collectors / 2 wish lists
Shortcode
[rl8311]
Format
LP
Label
Capitol SWAO 0990
Release Date
1958
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Lists
17 collectors / 0 wish lists
Shortcode
[rl4730]
Format
Reel-to-Reel
Label
Capitol Y1T-990
Lists
1 collector / 0 wish lists
Shortcode
[rl19683]
Format
LP
Label
Capitol SENC 9440
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Notes
Australian stereo pressing from Capitol Records' "Encore Series"
Lists
4 collectors / 0 wish lists
Shortcode
[rl12848]

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