📅 When
October 23, 2026
19:00 – 21:00
📍 Where
100 College Blvd E, Niceville, FL 32578
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About this event
One of Broadway most beloved musicals takes the stage at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center — and if you have never seen The Music Man live, now is your chance. Meredith Willson Tony Award-winning classic follows the charming con man Harold Hill as he rolls into River City, Iowa, promising to transform the town with a boys band, and falls unexpectedly for the sharp-eyed librarian Marian. The result is an evening of pure theatrical joy: big chorus numbers, memorable songs like 76 Trombones and Till There Was You, and a love story that somehow gets better every time.
The Mattie Kelly Arts Center brings polished, professional-quality productions to Northwest Florida, making this a genuine Broadway-caliber experience just 25 minutes from Destin. October is the perfect month — the weather is glorious, summer crowds have eased, and a Friday evening at the theater pairs beautifully with dinner at one of the Emerald Coast top restaurants.
At $59 per ticket, The Music Man is a premium evening out that is absolutely worth it for theater lovers. Whether you are a longtime fan of the show or discovering it for the first time, this is the kind of performance that makes a vacation feel truly special. Dress up a little, grab a pre-show dinner, and let yourself be swept away by one of American musical theater greatest works.
Best for: Theater lovers, couples, adults seeking a premium cultural evening, Broadway fans
What to expect: A full professional musical theater production of The Music Man, approximately 2 hours with intermission, featuring live singing, dancing, and orchestral accompaniment.
Planning tip: Book tickets early at mattiekellyartscenter.org at $59 each. Consider dinner at one of Destin waterfront restaurants before making the 25-minute drive to MKAC in Niceville.
Cost: $59 per ticket
