The Music Man

Based on Meredith Willson's six-time-Tony-Award-winning musical comedy, The Music Man JR. features some of musical theatre’s most iconic songs and a story filled with wit, warmth and good old-fashioned romance. The Music Man JR. is family entertainment at its best — a bold, brassy show that will have the whole town atwitter!
Master showman Harold Hill is in town and he’s got “seventy-six trombones” in tow. Can upright, uptight Marian, the town librarian, resist his powerful allure? The story 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 he vows to organize. The catch? 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, whose belief in Harold’s power just might help him succeed in the end in spite of himself.

Tickets go on sale Friday January 16, 2026 at 12:00am

$20.00: Standard Ticket Price

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290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX 78130

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The Music Man, Jr will be performed at the Brauntex Theatre at 290 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels.

For details on audition dates, rehearsal schedule, and performance dates, please see our Season Show Calendar Page HERE.

We are so excited to have your student audition for our shows! Please list BOTH shows so that they have a better chance at being cast in one of the shows. There is no guarantee of being cast in a show, particularly when "BOTH" is not listed, though we always do our best to cast our students, and we try to give them their preference when possible. If you have a scheduling conflict preventing you from participating in one of our two winter shows, please email Lindsey at shows@CYTSanAntonio.org. Continue reading for important info.

Mandatory Show Parent/Student Meetings: First night of rehearsals - Friday, December 12th 5:30pm.

REQUIRED BY AUDITIONS:
1. Registered for a Winter 2026 Class
2. Audition Sign-Up through our Audition Sign Up
3. Complete Winter 2026 Audition Form (Form Link Below - The Karaoke/Accompaniment track for your song must be uploaded at time of completion.)

If you cannot make auditions in person, video auditions are accepted! Record a video of your one minute song and one minute (or less) monologue and upload the video on your audition form. Please email the Program Coordinator at shows@cytsanantonio.org if you have any questions. We want to see you audition for the show so if you have existing school or family commitments, please get information on how to submit a video audition. Video auditions do NOT exclude you from receiving a callback or participating in the show.

Auditions:
Students enrolled for the Winter Session of classes are eligible to sign up for an audition slot through the sign-up genius. (see below). Dance Call for all shows will be Friday Dec. 5th.(More info below). Auditions for all shows will be on Saturday, Dec. 6th from 10am-4pm at the CYT Studio where students will bring their prepared material (see below) to present for the artistic teams of all productions. Please arrive 10 minutes before your audition slot to make sure your paperwork is complete.

Auditions for both Fall shows will be December 6th from 10-4 at the CYT Blackbox. Please select a slot on the sign up genius (Winter Sign Up Genius for Audition Slots). Once you have done this you can continue on to choosing your song monologue and filling out the audition form. Family members are allowed to stay and watch their student's audition time slot. We will close auditions to other guests for space and comfortability of our students.

The Music Man Monologues: (Link Below)

Students will need to prepare:
*A one minute cut of a song (this song should NOT be from the show your student is auditioning for. We suggest something Disney if this is your first time auditioning. Your track needs to be a karaoke track with no words)
*A one minute or less monologue (you can use a provided monologue (HERE) - (you may use a Monologue from EITHER show (Godspell or Music Man) OR you can select your own monologue if you would like.
*Please have your student bring a notecard listing their show preference, as well as their top 3 roles they are interested in. This in no way means that they will be called back for one of these roles. This is just a fun, and appropriate way for students to communicate their interests to the directors.

Audition Form (Due Dec. 1st): Audition Form

Dance Call for both shows will be Friday, December 5th. Ages 8-12 from 5pm-7pm; ages 13-18 from 7pm-9pm at the CYT Studio. Bring water, dance shows or tennis shoes and comfortable clothes to move in. Dance call is closed to guests as we do not have the space for everyone in our studio. Please drop off and pick up your student.
Dance Call Practice Video - ages 8-12 Dance Breakdown for kids Dance for kids with music
Dance Call Practice Video - ages 13-18: Walk Thru Video Run Thru with Music
Both shows *may* incorporate a tap routine. If you are an experienced tap dancer, you may bring your tap shoes to Dance Call.
* If you are unable to attend the Dance Call, please record a video audition of your student performing this dance, and submit the video as part of your Audition Form. If you have already submitted your audition form, please email the video to shows@cytsanantonio.org.
*If you are submitting a video audition because the sign-up genius is full, please come to the Dance Call in person if you're able.
*If you are already an experienced tap dancer, please bring your tap shoes to the Dance Call.
*If you can do gymnastics, please come prepared to show us what you can do!

Callbacks for both shows will be Sunday, December 7th from 3pm-8pm at the CYT Studio. Callbacks are only for those who are asked to come back for a callback. Not getting a callback DOES NOT necessarily mean that you have not been cast. Callbacks are closed to outside guests, please drop off and pick up your student.

Rehearsals:
Rehearsal location info coming soon!
We will have limited Tuesday rehearsals which will be for smaller groups and will be held at the CYT studio. Please check the call board each week to double check rehearsal locations! To accommodate our cast sizes, we often rehearse at another location, other than our studio blackbox.

Harold Hill

Harold Hill is a great role for a young person to play. Select a boy with charisma and charm, who is comfortable on stage. He should be a great actor, an average singer, and an average mover. You'll also want to cast a boy with a changed voice. For your sanity, make sure you cast someone who memorizes lines easily and has a good sense of musical rhythm. Your Harold should look good with your Marian and the two together should exude a spark of excitement. Gender: male Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Marian Paroo

The role of Marian is a different twist on the traditional leading lady. The character progresses greatly during the show, starting as an uptight librarian and transforming into a beautiful and trusting young woman. Your Marian must have an amazing voice, be an excellent actor, and be able to move well. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Charlie Cowell

Charlie Cowell is one of the premium acting-only roles. Consider having the actor playing Charlie perform in the ensemble or as a teen dancer or townsperson-just make sure it's clear he's NOT playing Charlie Cowell in those scenes. Cast a strong actor with a good loud voice who is a bit of a ham and likes being on the stage. He has to be comfortable kissing Marian, and should have a good sense of comic timing. Charlie is a good choice for an understudy to Harold Hill. Gender: male

Mayor Shinn

You may be tempted to cast an "over-the-top" actor as Mayor Shinn, but resist and heed the warning of Meredith Willson. The actor playing Mayor Shinn certainly needs a good sense of comic timing, but should be able to perform the role very seriously. This is elemental in creating the humor of The Music Man JR., which is based in reality. Mayor Shinn does not have to sing or dance, but he is responsible for a great deal of the pacing and line pick up in the show. Make sure your actor can memorize long monologues. Gender: male

Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn

Everybody wants to play Eulalie. It's a great role for a great comic actress. Again heed Mr. Willson's warning and avoid casting an actress who is over the top. If Eulalie takes herself seriously your audience will find her hysterical. Eulalie does have some singing and some dancing, or at least posing. Make sure your Eulalie works with your Mayor Shinn. Gender: female Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D4

Marcellus Washburn

This classic sidekick to Harold has been immortalized by comedic greats like Buddy Hacket. Marcellus' big number is "Shipoopi" so the character has to act well, sing reasonably well (although a character voice is best) and be able to dance. Cast the kid who is just funny all the time and you'll have a great Marcellus. Gender: male Vocal range top: D#5 Vocal range bottom: E4

Ethel Toffelmier

Ethel is Marcellus's girlfriend. She's described by Marcellus as "a nice comfortable girl and the bosses' niece." Ethel has some acting, some singing, and some dancing. Ethel is also one of the solo Pick-a-Little ladies. Make sure she and Marcellus look good together, think Ethel and Fred from I Love Lucy! Gender: female Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D4

Mrs. Paroo

Mrs. Paroo is the conscience of River City. She is a great mother, stands up for what she believes in, and gently pushes Marian to think of her future. The role requires an actress who can do a good Irish Brogue, and who can sing and act. She should also look right with Marian and Winthrop. Gender: female Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: -1

Winthrop Paroo

Winthrop should appear to be young, his voice must be unchanged and he should be a good actor. Winthrop also needs to be able to affect a believable lisp. Winthrop has to transform from a shy child to an outspoken child who not only sings but dances! Gender: male Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Amaryllis

Amaryllis is the slightly bratty girl who studies piano with Marian. Amaryllis should be a good actor, and roughly the same size as Winthrop and Gracie. Just who are Amaryllis' parents is one of the great mysteries of The Music Man JR. and something for you to decide. Gender: female

Ewart Dunlop

Ewart is one of the four quartet members with the second highest voice or tenor. He is married to Maud Dunlop. Cast singers who can hold their own vocal parts strongly and worry about the acting later. Gender: male Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: E4

Oliver Hix

Oliver is one of the four quartet members with the second lowest voice or baritone. He is married to Alma Hix. Cast singers who can hold their own vocal parts strongly and worry about the acting later. Gender: male Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: E4

Jacey Squires

Jacey is one of the four quartet members with the highest voice or tenor. He is married to Mrs. Squires. Cast singers who can hold their own vocal parts strongly and worry about the acting later. Gender: male Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Olin Britt

Olin is one of the four quartet members with the lowest voice or bass. Cast singers who can hold their own vocal parts strongly and worry about the acting later. Gender: male Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Tommy Djilas

Tommy is the teen heartthrob in the show. Tommy's love interest is Zaneeta so make sure the two characters have chemistry between them. Gender: male

Zaneeta Shinn

Zaneeta should be your best female dancer. The role is often given dance features in both "76 trombones" and "Shipoopi". Zaneeta also should look like she belongs in the Shinn Family, although this is not necessary. Zaneeta gets to deliver the classic "Ye gads" line! Gender: female

Gracie Shinn

Gracie is Zaneeta's little sister. This role has one or two lines of dialogue and traditionally is the first soloist in "Wells Fargo Wagon." Gracie can also understudy Amaryllis in case of an emergency. Gender: female Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Alma Hix

One of the core members of the Pick-a-little ladies, requiring girls with strong voices and a good sense of comedy. Alma is married to Oliver. You can also add additional Pick-a-little ladies. Gender: female Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D4

Maud Dunlop

One of the core members of the Pick-a-little ladies, requiring girls with strong voices and a good sense of comedy. Maud is married to Ewart. You can also add additional Pick-a-little ladies. Gender: female Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D4

Mrs. Squires

One of the core members of the Pick-a-little ladies, requiring girls with strong voices and a good sense of comedy. Mrs. Squires is married to Jacey. You can also add additional Pick-a-little ladies. Gender: female Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D4

Conductor

The conductor has the first line in the show, so cast an actor that is loud and energetic! Gender: male

Constable Locke

The Constable is a quietly wise man who sees through Harold, but doesn't seem to mind. It's a nice feature for any young character actor. Gender: male

Ensemble

The Ensemble is comprised of Adult-types, teens and kids to play townspeople, traveling salesmen, teen dancers, Wa Tan Ye girls and the boys' band. Can accommodate additional Pick-a-little ladies Gender: any

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