"But He Doesn't Know the Territory"

Chronicles the creation of Meredith Willsons The Music Manreprinted now as the Broadway Edition Composer Meredith Willson described The Music Man as an Iowans attempt to pay tribute to his home state. Now featuring a new foreword by noted singer and educator Michael Feinstein, this book presents Willsons reflections on the ups and downs, surprises and disappointments, and finally successes of making one of Americas most popular musicals. Willsons whimsical, personable writing style brings readers back in time with him to the 1950s to experience firsthand the exciting trials and tribulations of creating a Broadway masterpiece. Fresh admiration of the musicaland the man behind the musicis sure to result.