Jason Eyster about
the Only Man in Town
The Story
“You reached for the stars, for the moon and Mars, but you forgot to keep your feet on the ground.” The Only Man in Town, a true story of success, failure, and redemption brought to new life in an old-fashioned musical. 2400 people attended its first three performances, showing that an original, but traditional, musical can out-compete Netflix for a community’s attention.
Set in 1893, in a rural community in the Midwest, my musical brings back to life Frank Glazier, a big man in a small town who succeeds in saving Chelsea from decay, but at a terrible cost to himself and his family.
Starting as a pharmacist, he brings electricity, running water, automobiles, and the largest stove company in the world to his town.
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Theatre Luminaries Applaud “The Only Man in Town!"
“colorful characters, poignant solos,
and rousing group numbers. . . a crowd pleaser”
Gretchen Cryer
Legendary theater songwriter and actress
Dramatist Guild Foundation
President Emeritus
“A warm and charming musical! The music and lyrics have the spirit and
energy to bring iconic visionary Frank P. Glazier to life.
The songs have style and energy that evoke an important time and feel for the period. Bravo!”
Larry Blank
Music Director/Orchestrator for Broadway, Film, and Television
“A superb score with memorable melodies
that you’ll continue to sing long after the show closes!”
Marla Moore
Actress, producer, and award winning vocalist
“Delightful musical storytelling about a
fascinating historical figure!”
Matthew Croft
Broadway & National Tour Music Director
“A charming ode to a true local legend.”
Andrea Grody
Grammy- and
Olivier-nominated Broadway
music director & supervisor
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