"But He Doesn't Know the Territory": The Story behind Meredith Willson's The Music Man

Chronicles the creation of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man—reprinted now as the Broadway Edition

Composer Meredith Willson described The Music Man as “an Iowan’s attempt to pay tribute to his home state.” Now featuring a new foreword by noted singer and educator Michael Feinstein, this book presents Willson’s reflections on the ups and downs, surprises and disappointments, and finally successes of making one of America’s most popular musicals. Willson’s whimsical, personable writing style ...