The Music Man text on a red background
 
The Music Man text on a red background
 
Friday–Sunday, March 27–29, 2026
Part of HANCHER’S 2025–2026 SEASON and BROADWAY SERIES
Presented by HANCHER AUDITORIUM
TICKETS
Adult subscriptions $396 / $316
Student & Youth subscriptions $396 / $316 / $140*
Adult single tickets $115 / $89
Student & Youth single tickets $115 / $89 / $45*
*upper balcony only / limited availability
Ticket prices are subject to change
Additional ticket fees may apply; total ticket price listed on ticketing page

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 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,” “Trouble,” “’Til There Was You,” “Pickalittle” and “Gary, Indiana,” The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

The Sunday matinee performance will include American Sign Language and Audio Description. Contact Paris Young at [email protected] or call (319) 467-4849 with questions.

This show is available as part of our 2025-2026 Broadway subscription series.

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Genre
Broadway | Music | Theatre

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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at (319) 467-4849 or at [email protected] or fill out an accessibility request using the linked form below.

HANCHER ACCESSIBILITY REQUEST FORM
  • Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne out of respect for smell-sensitive patrons.
  • Two soundproof observation booths are available on the parterre level for guests who do not wish to disturb others with a cough or any other distractions.
  • Photos and video inside the auditorium are prohibited.
  • The Sunday matinee performance will include American Sign Language and Audio Description. Contact Paris Young at [email protected] or call (319) 467-4849 with questions.
  • Parking: The Hancher lot can be accessed from both Park Road and Riverside Drive. Click the button below to view a detailed, interactive map.
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  • Entrances: The main entrance to Hancher Auditorium is located at the south end of the building and near the accessible parking lot on the building’s west side.
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  • Preorder food from the Stanley Café!

    Avoid the lines by making your food selections before you come to Hancher Auditorium. Most entrées are only available through pre-order and cannot be purchased on-site at the performance.
    Limited snacks and beverages will be available on-site.

PREORDER FOOD
  • For those wishing to dine at Hancher prior to the performance there will be snacks available onsite.
  • Beverages purchased from the Smith Lobby Bar can only be taken into the auditorium in a Hancher Season Cup which can be purchased from any concession location, the Hancher Box Office, or in the Hancher Showcase. Cups are $5.00 and reusable.
  • Snacks are available from the Smith Lobby Bar 90 minutes prior to the performance. Food is not allowed in the auditorium.
  • Hancher bars do not accept cash. American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Google Pay, and Apple Pay are all accepted.