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The Music Man Q&A

An Interview with Elizabeth

D’Aiuto (Marian Paroo)

June 19-21, 2026 at the Buddy Holly Hall

1. Tell us about The Music Man. honest, and vulnerable. She was all the beloved tunes. The
What makes this show special? truly a character written ahead of primary difference is the magic
her time. of live theater and the fantastic
The Music Man follows Harold choreography by Joshua Bergasse,
Hill, a traveling conman who 3. What is your favorite thing performed by a wonderful group
swindles a small town in Iowa about being on tour? of dancers.
by promising to form a boys'
band. Unexpectedly, he falls in My favorite part of touring is 6. What should audiences
love with the town librarian and meeting people at the stage door. expect to take away from the
music teacher, Marian, which This show means so much to such production?
ultimately rejuvenates the entire a wide variety of people, whether
community. It is a heartwarming they grew up with the film or are Audiences should expect to be
story featuring iconic music by introducing their grandchildren humming the music for days,
Meredith Willson. A true classic of to theater for the first time. It is be amazed by the incredible
musical theater, it continues to be wonderful to hear their stories and choreography and ensemble, be
produced and loved today. see the special connection they charmed by the wonderful Elliott
have with the production. Andrews as Harold Hill, and be
2. How did you prepare to take moved by a story that remains so
on this role and make it your 4. How do you manage to relevant today.
own? deliver such a high-energy
performance night after
Marian is an iconic Golden Age night?
leading lady. While I wanted to
pay homage to the incredible Rest, hydration, warming up,
women who played her before and exercise are key. While it
me—such as Barbara Cook, Shirley can be challenging to maintain
Jones, Rebecca Luker, and Sutton a routine on tour, I prioritize
Foster—I also worked with our my health and remember that
director, Matt Lenz, to redefine her each audience is new and
as a modern woman of 1912. She deserves that energy.
is fiercely independent, a business 5. How does the stage
owner, and refuses to settle, musical differ from the film?
despite her mother's nagging. As a
29-year-old single woman, I relate The stage musical stays very
to that independence. I’ve brought true to the film; the story
a bit of myself into the role to is the same and includes
make her sincere, dorky, funny,

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