Anyone who knew they’d be personally serenaded by the Music Man himself wouldn’t miss it for the world.

This was indeed a highlight of Washington’s own classy rendition of The Music Man. Only a handful of ladies, one being myself (blushing...), can say they were momentarily swept off their feet by Washington’s own dreamy Harold Hill (THE music man), Jordan Rynheardt, I can guarantee everyone would still have a jolly thumbs up for the grand performance.

Without surprise, Washington’s Theatre Company, directed by the beloved Bob Johnson, put on another romantic and hilarious show.

The stunning Lauren Meese, as Marian Paroo, added some spice to her oh-so-proper character with the excitement of some serious smooches: one for "Charlie Cowell" played by 8th grader Sam Straight and a few for the Music Man himself. There have been many inquires about who gave a better kiss. "The salesman. Wink wink!" Lauren cleverly declared (considering both men were salesman!).

Indeed, there were scenes very well played that didn’t involve such romance. The opening scene performed by guest teachers: Mr. Debusk, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Schneider, along with Sam Straight and Jordan Reindhart were a perfect representation of a "chugga chugga locomotive" filled with businessmen keeping the beat. Very impressive.

As mentioned before, the scene "The Sadder But Wiser Girl" involving the Music Man roaming the isles and singing to a few chosen was a favorite for many in the audience . Even Jordan, himself, reveled the situtation stating that too was his favorite part of the performance.

Let us not forget Jordan Reindhart and Lauren Meese were not the only stars on stage. This play involved over 30 actors and actresses in all including: Elize Southway, the beautiful Angela Holder, Sarah Rial, Shea-lynn Harmon, Patrick Greer, Ana Morgan, Julianne Wood, Jasmine Sesman, and Margalene Rose Ahasteen.

Other cast members include Jessica DeBusk, Tiernan Margan Williams, Joshua Rash, Nick Schwartz, Chris Ortiz, Caitlin Miller, Joslin Novenma, Bianca Rodriguez, Michael Cervantez, Fransisca Vasquez, Armando Grijalva, Marina Szcepaniak, Tori Bagley, Nathan Martinez, Akayla Moore, Francyn Gutierrez, Lola Haile, Brandon Morris, and Jaren Novenma.

Even more cast members include: Jessica Parker, Destiny Leyra, Haydehn Tuipulota, John Balasso, Amber Dykman, Gina Collins, Elizabeth Breden, Gabriel Esh, Sean Riffenburg, and last but not least...one fourth of the Barbershop Quartet: Dakota Ellis.

These stars could not have done it without those working behind the scenes: Lexi Carr, Tiernan Williams, and Caitlin Miller, specializing in the technical aspect of the play and the exquisite 1950’s set.

Of course there is dear Mr. Johnson and the glamorous choreographer Ashley Kildoo.

Thanks to the Washington Theatre Company for giving us such a captivating performance of The Music Man. I absolutely can’t wait for the next performance coming Washington’s way.

Jordan says to his fellow actors and actresses "Thanks for the memories. Well done my friends, well done!"

Johnson says to his seniors after their last Washington performance "It’s been a good time! I’ve appreciated having the seniors and I will miss them next year!" To all of his students he declared "I am always very proud of you." We are too.