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The Music Man JR. marches into hearts at Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts

Music Man JR.
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Music Man JR.

Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts performs The Music Man JR. September 22 through October 1. The musical, based on Merideth Willson's award-winning musical comedy, follows the story of Harold Hill, a traveling salesman who tricks the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments for a band that doesn't exist yet.

Performances will be held at Strauss Youth Academy, 1300 1\2 Lamy Lane. Performances are September 22 at 7 p.m., September 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., September 24 at 3 p.m., then the following weekend September 29 at 7 p.m., September 30 at 2 and 7 p.m., and October 1 at 3 p.m. Tickets for adults tickets are $18 and student tickets are $12.

Tickets can be purchased online at SYAAonline.com or at the door.

Originally from Monroe, Louisiana, Blaine McKeithen is a Communications major at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He plays the drums and spends most of his time making music with friends, along with music and video editing. He believes that his time is best spent creating things that can be shared with others.