Step into the enchanting world of musical theater as we delve into the timeless charm of "Quotes From The Music Man." This iconic Broadway classic has not only left audiences tapping their feet to unforgettable tunes but has also gifted us with a treasure trove of memorable quotes that capture the essence of its heartwarming story. From the spirited conman Professor Harold Hill to the spirited residents of River City, these quotes bring to life the vibrant characters and the irresistible music that have made "The Music Man" a beloved staple in the world of entertainment.
In this journey, we'll explore the quotes that have resonated with theater enthusiasts and music lovers, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of emotions, laughter, and heart that defines this beloved Broadway production.
Quotes From The Music Man (2024)
Experience the lyrical and theatrical brilliance of "The Music Man" through a collection of memorable quotes that transport us to the captivating world of River City, Iowa. These quotes capture the essence of the beloved characters, the irresistible melodies, and the enduring charm that has made this musical a timeless classic.
"Seventy-six trombones led the big parade."
"Ya got trouble right here in River City!"
"I always think there's a band, kid."
"Pick a little, talk a little, pick a little, talk a little, cheep, cheep, cheep."
"Well, you got your more trouble right here in River City when you got Seventy-six trombones."
"Shipoopi, shipoopi, shipoopi, the girl who's hard to get."
"Marian, madam librarian."
"The wells Fargo wagon is a-comin' down the street."
"Gotta know the territory."
"Trouble with a capital T and that rhymes with P and that stands for pool!"
"Pile up, pile up, pile up with the bricks and the wood."
"But the fella said we was only gonna lose a little time."
"He may be trying to change my plan of discipline!"
"You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you are left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays."
"He's the music man and he sells clarinets to the kids in the town with the big trombones."
"Oh, we got trouble."
"If you want to play the cornet, you'll have to go through proper channels."
"It's a well-known principle of human nature."
"With a wave of his hand and a well-placed bow, he calls out to the cow!"
"Lida Rose, I'm home again, Rose, to get the sun back in the sky."
"Ice cream. He bought me vanilla ice cream."
"The library is the last place I'd expect to find someone as lovely as you."
"You'd be surprised how common it is nowadays."
"The people will believe what I tell them to believe."
"You don't know the territory."
"Now is the time to resist while you still have time to resist."
"Now I know all you folks are the right kind of parents."
"There's a burglar in the house."
"Remember my proposition about being Mayor of River City?"
"A boy with a plan is a man with a future."
"Marian, Miss Marian. What's her line?"
"She was so refined, she was real grand, she was just the girl I need to caper."
"We got trouble with a capital 'T' and that rhymes with 'P' and that stands for pool."
"You're not a stranger in River City anymore."
"Well, it's a darn good thing he don't know about the Rock Island."
"The first big step on the road to the depths of degradation."
"The minute your son leaves the house, does he rebuckle his knickerbockers below the knee?"
"Cash for the merchandise and cash for the button hooks."
"The minute your son leaves the house, does he re-buckle his knickerbockers below the knee?"
"Now I know all you folks are the right kind of parents."
"I hope, I hope, I hope, I hope, I hope, I hope, I hope!"
"Well, I never."
"And your crop may be platinum, but, son, I don't give a damn."
"Cash for the cotton goods, cash for the hard goods, cash for the fancy goods."
"The idle brain is the devil's playground."
"Where is the mayor?"
"Well, the world don't turn on a dime."
"Who's he kidding? He's conning himself!"
"Well, what's it going to be: the library or the music man?"
"If you don't mind my sayin' so, you might be just about the worst piano player in the state of Iowa."
"The man who looks like a fairy, but talks like a man."
"Well, either you're closing your eyes to a situation you do not wish to acknowledge, or you are not aware of the caliber of disaster indicated by the presence of a pool table in your community!"
"And I will lay 500 bucks on the line. Or we can break the capitol."
"Ya got trouble, my friends, right here in River City!"
"Oh, we got trouble, right here in River City, with a capital 'T' and that rhymes with 'P' and that stands for pool!"
"The world will always welcome lovers, as time goes by."
"You're my special friend, and I don't need anyone but you."
"If that was love, it comes at much too high a cost."
"If you don't mind my sayin' so, there's not a man alive who could hope to measure up to that blend of Paul Bunyan, Saint Pat, and Noah Webster you've concocted for yourself out of your Irish imagination, your Iowa stubbornness, and your library full of books."
"Well, you just stay in Iowa, Professor Hill. You're not even up to being a good con man."
"I'll love you, dear, till the moon isn't lovely."
"Seventy-six trombones hit the counterpoint."
"Goodnight, my someone. Goodnight, my love."
"He'll never get his grip on that she'll-never-get-her-grip-on-that."
"Gary, Indiana, Gary, Indiana, not Louisiana, Paris, France, New York or Rome, but Gary, Indiana, Gary, Indiana, Gary, Indiana, my home sweet home."
"Cash for the merchandise, cash for the button hooks, cash for the cotton goods, cash for the hard goods, cash for the fancy goods, cash for the soft goods, cash for the noggins, cash for the piggins, and cash for the hogshead!"
"Hill, if you don't know the territory, you're lost."
"I don't want to be kissed by just anyone, and you are just anyone."
"Oh, what can you do with a man like that? What can you do? How can you deal with a man who is always vague about where he's been and always secretive about where he's going?"
"If we don't back him up, the first thing you know, we'll have a bongo on our hands!"
"You can't stop the river as it rushes to the sea."
"Oh, where did my youth go? Oh, why did I waste it on the wrong man?"
"We're gonna have some pie, boys! She makes the best pie in the county!"
"Ya-hoo!"
"You really ought to give Iowa a try!"
"You can't top that."
"He's a fake, and he doesn't know the territory!"
"I see somebody who's confused and frightened and searching for something that's real."
"You see, you're not fooled by this flim-flam man."
"If there's a job that must be done, don't turn your tail and run, don't pout and sob, just do a half-assed job!"
"Well, hallelujah! Brother, give him a hand!"
"All the kids in town follow the Piper, follow the Piper, follow the Piper, follow the Piper!"
"You've made your first mistake, Hill. You forgot your library card."
"Well, we don't know who he is or where he's from, but we're sure he's here to get his grip on the entire town."
"Oh, he doesn't know the territory!"
"I ain't mad at you, boy."
"You're a stranger in our midst, mister."
"But you didn't have to come down here. A man with your looks could have lots of fun in this town without doing any work at all!"
"Oh, dear God, I should be so lucky."
"It could be this town is just itchin' to have a wrestling match with the Traveling Salesman from Chi."
"Oh, where did my youth go? Oh, why did I waste it on the wrong man?"
As we bid farewell to the enchanting world of "The Music Man," our hearts resonate with the enduring melodies and timeless wisdom encapsulated in "Quotes From The Music Man." This beloved Broadway classic has not only entertained us with its captivating story but has also left us with a profound appreciation for the power of music, the joy of community, and the transformative magic of love. From the spirited and charming Professor Harold Hill to the endearing residents of River City, these quotes have allowed us to relive the vibrant characters and unforgettable moments that have graced the stage for generations.
