The Many Merits of The Music Man

When I'm really busy with schoolwork and I don't want to disturb my roommates with my overzealous vocal performances (I'm incapable of listening to music without singing along) I like to put on a movie that I know so well and have seen so many times it does not take up any extra space in my brain. The movie becomes lovely background noise for my homework and when I need a break I can easily tune in to the film, then just as easily tune back out.

Though I've seen The Music Man plenty of times, I've never been able to make it background noise. I recently tried to get work done while watching it and I failed miserably. When it's on, I just have to partake in it. These are just some of the things I love about the movie:

1. There is a barbershop quartet featured in it. I mean, really, how do you expect me to attend to my schoolwork when there is a perfect four-part harmony flowing out of my speakers?
2. Kristin Chenoweth is in it. In addition to having the world's best name, Kristin also happens to be my personal idol. If I got to pick one celebrity to be, it would be Kristin Chenoweth. I've also just revealed that I am partial to the 2003 incarnation of this musical. I like the 1962 Robert Preston version too, but I don't have that one on DVD.
3. Kristin Chenoweth plays a teacher (a piano teacher, but a teacher nonetheless) who doubles as the town librarian. If there was ever a more perfect combination of occupations, I've not yet heard of it.
   
4. The setting makes me feel summery inside.
5. Certain pieces of dialogue really speak to me. "I always think there's a band, kid" used to be one of quotes in my "About Me" section on Facebook. It might still be there, I don't often look at that section of my own page. I also just quoted this movie in my final reflection for my internship.
6. I made my musical theater debut as a pick-a-little lady when I was in seventh grade so this musical will always have a special place in my heart.

I could go on, but I'll spare you, dear readers. Just wanted to share my love for this beautiful musical in my little corner of the web.