’76 Trombones’ and other trouble on Venice Theatre stage

By , Herald-Tribune
/ Thursday, February 9, 2012

The “Music Man” is coming to town with Venice Theatre’s production about a con man’s scheme gone wrong, opening at 8 p.m. Tuesday (Valentine’s Day). Running through March 11, the show follows the story of swindling businessman Harold Hill (Douglas Landin) who comes to River City, Iowa, with a money-making scam involving the sale of musical instruments. But when he falls for the local librarian (Laurie Colton), he’s left fumbling for a new plan.

Laurie Colton and Douglas Landin in "The Music Man"

Venice’s production of the Tony Award-winning show is directed by Ron Ziegler and also stars Travis Rose, Kevin Sario, Ken Fromer, and Kim Kollar.

8 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. $24-$27, $12-$15 for students. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave.; 488-1115;

venicestage.com.

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