The Music Man

In this made-for-television adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, con man Harold Hill arrives in the small town of River City, Iowa, posing as a boys' band leader. He promises to create a marching band, but plans to skip town with the money before the instruments even arrive. However, his plans are complicated when he falls for the town's skeptical librarian, Marian Paroo, who is determined to uncover his deception.

This television adaptation of 'The Music Man' received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at the performances of its lead actors, particularly Kristin Chenoweth. However, some critics found it struggled to capture the magic of previous iterations and the original Broadway production, deeming it a competent but not groundbreaking rendition.

• Kristin Chenoweth's performance as Marian Paroo is a standout, bringing warmth and vocal brilliance to the role.

• Matthew Broderick delivers a charming, albeit sometimes understated, performance as Harold Hill.

• The production is generally well-staged and features good musical numbers, though it may not surpass classic adaptations for some viewers.

Google audience: Viewers often found the made-for-TV movie enjoyable, appreciating the familiar story and the performances of the lead actors. Some commented that while it's a pleasant watch, it doesn't quite reach the heights of earlier versions of the musical.

This 2007 television film version of 'The Music Man' was filmed in and around Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.