24th Street Theater Story

In today's Sacramento Bee, featuring Michael McElroy (and even a shot of BBG himself!):


Runaway Stage Productions' rendition of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" opened last weekend in Curtis Park's newly remodeled 24th Street Theatre. Since 2004, the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association has been raising funds for a $50,000 upgrade to the 290-seat theater. Besides newly restored seats, fresh paint on the walls and new carpeting, officials said work will continue on lighting and sound improvements. Sacramento Bee/Carl Costas


Michael McElroy portrays Harold Hill, a phony traveling salesman who plans to flimflam an Iowa town in 1912. Sacramento Bee/Carl Costas


Cast and crew prepare for last Saturday's show. The shows continue at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through July 24. Sacramento Bee/Carl Costas