PRESS RELEASE The Music Man

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, Dec. 1, 2025 – “Ya Got Trouble” in Northwest Arkansas as Big League Production’s national tour of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man comes to Walton Arts Center for just four performances Jan. 16-18. 

   

Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award®-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, 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. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Featuring songs such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Ya Got Trouble,” “‘Till There Was You,” “Pick-a-Little” and “Gary, Indiana,” The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. 

  

This new production will be helmed by veteran director Matt Lenz. Joshua Bergasse, Emmy Award® winner, Tony Award nominee and critically acclaimed choreographer, has created 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. 

 

Standard all-in ticket prices are $48.30 – $97.75. Prices are subject to change. Purchase tickets at waltonartscenter.org or by calling 479.443.5600 weekdays 10 am – 5 pm. 

 

Performance Dates and Times 

Friday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 pm 

Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2 and 7:30 pm 

Sunday, Jan. 18 at 2 pm 

 

Support for Walton Arts Center is provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Walton Arts Center is Arkansas’ largest and busiest performing arts presenter. Each year more than 215,000 people from Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma and beyond attend more than 300 public events at Walton Arts Center, including performances, rehearsals, community gatherings, receptions, weddings and more. Approximately 35,000 students and teachers participate annually in arts learning programs at Walton Arts Center, and almost 250 volunteers donate 28,000 hours of time each year to its operations. Walton Arts Center presents entertainers and artists from around the world including Broadway musicals, renowned dance companies, international artists, up-and-coming jazz musicians and more. As a non-profit organization, Walton Arts Center enjoys the generous support of public sector funding, corporate sponsorship and private donors, allowing audience members to enjoy world-class performances at a great price. To learn more about Walton Arts Center, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.