Shortly after confirmation that Broadway would through at least May 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the incoming revival of The Music Man has revealed a new opening schedule, with the hopes of welcoming back theatregoers in late 2021.
The production, starring Tony winners Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, now intends to begin previews at the Winter Garden Theatre December 20, 2021, and open officially February 10, 2022.
When the production was announced in March 2019, performances were to begin September 9 this year. In June鈥攁bout three months into the shutdown鈥� to a May 20, 2021, opening. The Broadway League's latest update confirmed Broadway shows would not resume until June 1 at the earliest, though it is unlikely theatres will be able to usher in audiences by then.
In addition to Jackman as Harold Hill and Foster as Marian Paroo, the announced cast includes as Mrs. Shinn, as Mayor Shinn, as Marcellus Washburn, and Marie Mullen as Mrs. Paroo. will direct, with choreography by .
