The 1957 hit musical ‘The Music Man’ follows the tale of brazen swindler Professor Harold Hill who arrives in River City, Iowa, promising uniforms, instruments and lessons for a new town band.
Sharing the stage with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band is Jess Rogers, an Auckland based actress and singer taking on the role of Professor Hill’s love interest Marian the librarian.
Jess’s love of performing has taken her from retirement homes to theatre stages. Her most recent credits include the New Zealand premiere and National Tour of ‘Shrek the Musical’ and ‘Madagascar the Musical’. She’s also a member of the vocal trio The Madeleines.
Jess Rogers speaks to Jim Mora about performing with a live big band and what audiences can expect with this latest adaptation of a classic which marches into Auckland’s Aotea Centre from the 12th October.
Jess Rogers in 'The Music Man'. Photo: 2023 Dave Simpson Photography Ltd
