Come make musical theatre magic with us!
The Music Man is one of Broadway’s all-time favorite shows, and we’re super excited to bring you a special Junior edition just for kids ages 10-16!
We want to give as many kids as possible the chance to have fun with musical theater. So, we’re opening up spots for up to 40 kids in our ensemble, and guess what? No auditions needed! Just sign up, and we’ll handle the singing, acting, and movement training. No prior experience? No problem! We’re taking the first 40 kids who register, so make sure to jump in early!
If your kiddo wants a lead role, just let us know when you register and we’ll set up an audition for them. Lead performers will get personalized coaching in singing and acting from pros in the industry.
Your child will learn from some awesome creative leaders, all guided by someone who’s been on Broadway and knows their stuff when it comes to voice and acting.
About the show
The Music Man Jr. is a condensed, youth-friendly version of the classic Broadway musical The Music Man.
The story takes place in the small town of River City, Iowa, in 1912, and centers on Harold Hill, a fast-talking con man who poses as a traveling band leader. His plan is to sell band instruments and uniforms to the townsfolk, promising to organize a children’s marching band, but he has no intention of ever teaching them music.
His scheme depends on getting the town’s money, but trouble arises when Harold falls in love with Marian Paroo, the local librarian and piano teacher, who is skeptical of his intentions.
As Harold gets to know the townspeople, including the shy, introverted children he promised to teach, he begins to question his own plans and whether he can follow through with his deception.
Through humorous and heartfelt moments, the story explores themes of community, redemption, and the transformative power of music.
Filled with iconic songs like “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Goodnight, My Someone,” and “Ya Got Trouble,” The Music Man Jr. is a fun and upbeat musical for audiences of all ages.
How it works
What age does my child need to be?
Kids need to be between 8 and 16 years old at time of registration.
When and where is the show?
When: NASDA Studios, Madras St, Christchurch Central
When: 21st-26th April 2025
What will my child get to do?
Registration guarantees entry to the ensemble without audition.
Lead roles will be drawn from the ensemble and cast following audition by the creative team. Kids awarded a lead role will incur an additional fee of $40 to cover personal vocal and acting coaching.
The creative team may choose to have two actors for some roles if they decide it’s best. The decisions made by the Creative team about who gets cast are final, and there won’t be any discussion entered into.
When are rehearsals
How do I register my child?
To join, kids must be registered via the Humanitix website and pay the registration fee of $100.
Everyone who registers will be part of the group working on the production.