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Theatre Memphis opens its 106th season with "The Music Man"

Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" marches onto the Lohrey Stage to open Theatre Memphis' 106th season. The heart-stealing tribute to small-town America stars Stephen Garrett as charismatic con man Harold Hill and Lynden Lewis as "Marian the Librarian," who sees through his scheme.

Garrett and Lewis joined Kacky Walton to talk about what makes "The Music Man" continue to charm audiences nearly 70 years after its Broadway premiere.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, August 14 (times vary)
Location: Theatre Memphis (630 Perkins Extd.)
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