MARINETTE, Wis. — Theatre on the Bay’s production of “The Music Man” takes the stage for six public performances at the Bayshore Arts Center on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Marinette Campus.

Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday; Friday and Saturday, July 24-25; and 2 p.m. this Sundays and Sunday, July 26.

Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, “The Music Man” is a classic, family-friendly story that has been entertaining audiences since 1957.

Since 1966, Theatre on the Bay has been producing theatre and providing acting opportunities for people 18 years and older. “The Music Man” will be produced as the capstone performance of the 2025/2026 Season at Bayshore Arts Center. This is the third time Theatre on the Bay has produced the musical since 1966.

“I’ve watched the Robert Preston film version of ‘The Music Man’ ever since I was a child, so it’s especially exciting to me to bring this classic to the Bayshore stage,” Music Director Brittany Welch Pilz said. “After the success of “Matilda in 2024″ we saw how powerful it is to bring youth and adult performers together. Those productions create opportunities for mentorship and truly strengthen our theatre community.”

Robby McGhee makes his directorial debut at Bayshore Arts Center with the production, bringing years of Milwaukee theatre experience to the Marinette stage.

“Theatre creates community. Every rehearsal has been a reminder that when people come together with a shared purpose, they build confidence, friendships, and something much bigger than a performance,” McGhee said. “Whether audiences are experiencing ‘The Music Man’ for the first time or returning to a beloved favorite, I hope they leave humming the songs, laughing with their neighbors, and remembering the power of live theater.”

With a cast of nearly 40 actors, resident costumers Dana Sulk and Rebecca Archambault team up to tackle this unique period-piece. “Costuming ‘The Music Man’ is a huge undertaking,” said Archambault. “It’s been a challenge to create period-accurate costumes that are danceable and comfortable. The Music Man features an instant, on-stage, costume reveal that we look forward to sharing with you! My favorite part of the whole experience is the casts’ reaction when they first try on our creations and feel the creativity that went into making them.”

To view the full cast and crew list, visit the Bayshore Arts Center Facebook page.

Adult tickets are $22 with senior 55+ and child, 14 and under, tickets priced at $18. Tickets are available online or at the box office. The box office is open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 45 minutes prior to the start of each performance for in-person sales. Please note the Center is cashless for ticket sales. For questions, contact the Bayshore Arts Center by emailing bayshoreartscenter@uwgb.edu or call 920-465-5051.