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South Pacific Synopsis &
Storyline
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
is set on a tropical island in the Pacific during World War II,
where US Navy nurse Nellie Forbush falls in love with local
plantation owner Emile De Becque. Meanwhile, Lt. Joe Cable has
fallen in love with young Liat, daughter of the irrepressible Bloody
Mary. Both couples' happiness is threatened by the realities of the
war and by their own prejudices. Also on the island are dozens of
locals and Navy, all of whom seem to break into glorious song and
dance at just the right moments.
Bartlett Sher directs this revival, the first time South Pacific
has been seen on Broadway since its premiere in 1949. The original
production garnered extraordinary acclaim and countless awards
including nine Tonys and a Pulitzer Prize. The revival includes such
classic songs as "Some Enchanted Evening," "Bali Ha'i," "A Wonderful
Guy," and "Nothing Like a Dame."
Where?
Vivian Beaumont Theatre
150 West 65th Street
When?
Tuesday - 7PM
Wednesday 2PM & 8PM
Thursday & Friday - 8PM
Saturday - 2PM & 8PM
Sunday - 3PM
How Long?
N/A
Started:
March 1, 2008
Opened:
April 3, 2008
Cast:
Kelli O'Hara as
Ensign Nellie Forbush
Paulo Szot, Emile de Becque
Loretta Ables Sayre, Bloody Mary
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan
Adapted from the novel Tales of the South Pacific by James
A. Michener
Directed by Bartlett Sher
Scenic Design by Michael Yeargan
Costume Design by Catherine Zuber
Lighting Design by Donald Holder
Sound Design by Scott Lehrer
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