I must admit, as Broadway-obsessed theatre fans go, I was a latecomer. I always loved the music that came out of Broadway shows, but when it came to attending them, wanting to see every one of them and fanatically knowing the lyrics to all the songs (you get the picture), I came late to the party.
My earliest recollection of loving Broadway music came when I was a child and found my mom’s The Music Man record album. I must have listened to “Seventy-Six Trombones” hundreds of times. That memory came over me like a physical wave of energy when I was lucky enough to see a full production of The Music Man on Broadway. I was amazed by the spectacle, the live performers, the music and the grand scale of it all.
A Broadway Classic Comes to Scranton
Fast forward to today. In my current position at the Scranton Cultural Center and Broadway in Scranton, I am thrilled to tell you that a full Broadway production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man is coming to NEPA June 12–14, 2026.
As always, you will have four chances to see the show: Friday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 13 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m. in the beautifully restored Weinberg Theatre at the Scranton Cultural Center.
With NEPA weather warming up and schools letting out, we are all ready to kick off summer in a big way. This show will thrill audiences with its mixture of nostalgia and modern spectacle. Long before current shows like Hamilton used fast-talking wordplay in their music, Professor Harold Hill perfected it in “Trouble” (with a capital T). Then there is the heartwarming story that traditionalists love so much in songs like “Till There Was You.”
By the time we get to “Seventy-Six Trombones,” the explosive choreography and cinematic video designs will have you on your feet. This production beautifully bridges the gap between generations, injecting a classic story with modern energy.
The Perfect Summer Night Out
More of a daytime person? Take the kids and/or your parents out to brunch, enjoy one of the matinee performances and still have enough time to enjoy some outdoor fun after the show. It is also a great way to keep the kids off social media for a while, as the show provides a vibrant, colorful and laugh-out-loud hit that moves fast enough to keep everyone entirely captivated. All the while, it has enough nostalgia to enchant your parents. This production beautifully bridges the gap between generations, injecting a classic story with hyper-modern energy. It is a win-win situation, and I think you will love the time together.
Ultimately, The Music Man reminds us how art can transform a quiet town—a sentiment that feels beautifully relevant as you walk out into the June night under the neon glow of the Electric City sign.
Get Your Tickets
Tickets are on sale now in person or by phone at the Scranton Cultural Center Box office (HINT: If you come in person, you avoid phone fees and service charges), and online at ticketmaster.com. I really hope to see you as we close out our 2025-2026 Broadway in Scranton season and (spoiler alert) as we announce our amazing 2026-2027 season!
See you in the lobby.