By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

The Music Man 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 that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that 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, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.

Now in our 13th season, Vanilla Box Productions started as a summer program for children only and has expanded into a year-round community theatre production company. In the 2019 season, Five shows will be produced in addition to workshops.

Our Mission

The mission of Vanilla Box Productions is to create quality entertainment by producing classic and contemporary theatrical works in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.  We inspire, enrich, and engage the Central Massachusetts community by providing educational opportunities for youth and adults through a performing arts platform.