South Pacific Tour 1950 - Articles Page 14

Opened: November 14, 1950

South Pacific - 1950 - US Tour History , Info & More

Shubert Theatre (Broadway)
225 West 44th St. New York, NY

Based on "Tales of the South Pacific" by James A. Michener

The plot of South Pacific centers on an American nurse stationed on a South Pacific island during World War II who falls in love with a middle-aged expatriate French plantation owner. This story is intertwined with a secondary romance, between a U.S. lieutenant and a young Tonkinese woman.



The original Broadway production enjoyed immense critical and box-office success and became the second-longest running Broadway musical to that point (behind Rodgers and Hammerstein's earlier Oklahoma!). Because of its exploration of racial and social issues of the day, the show won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1950. Several of its songs, including "Bali Ha'i", "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair", "Some Enchanted Evening", "There Is Nothing Like a Dame", "Happy Talk" and Younger Than Springtime" have become popular standards.



The production won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score, and it is the only musical production to win Tony Awards in all four acting categories. Its original cast album was the bestselling record of the 1940s, and other recordings of the show have also been popular. The show has enjoyed many successful revivals and tours, spawning a 1958 film and television adaptations. The 2008 Broadway revival won seven Tonys, including Best Musical Revival.

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PLAID TIDINGS Comes To Skylight Opera Theatre 11/27-1/3/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2009


Plaid Tidings will open at the Skylight Opera Theatre November 27 and run through January 3, 2010. A holiday treat for the entire family, it offers the best of Forever Plaid and more, tied up in a nifty package with a big plaid bow on top.

NY Theatre Experiment Presents THE WASP WOMAN With Michele Ragusa 10/25 At Pearl Studios
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2009


NEW YORK THEATRE EXPERIMENT PRESENTS THE WASP WOMAN A ONE NIGHT ONLY STAGED READING OF A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY By Blake Hackler & Phillip Chernyak Directed by Darren Katz Produced by Rori Bergman & Laura Gale

Wilson, Kuhn, Larsen and Bolton Join Chance and Chemistry: A Centennial Celebration of Frank Loesser Benefit, 10/26
by Eddie Varley - Oct 19, 2009


Additional names have been announced for Chance and Chemistry: A Centennial Celebration of Frank Loesser, a concert to benefit The Actors Fund taking place at the Minskoff Theatre on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7:30PM.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces More Extensions: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical and Gay Bride of Frankenstein
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances this week: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical - Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11pm Gay Bride of Frankenstein - Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11pm

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm

Westport Country Playhouse Gala Held 11/2, Naughton, O'Hara & More To Perform
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 28, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse's Gala 2009 will feature a star-studded evening of entertainment and conviviality on Monday, November 2, highlighted by special salutes to Mary Rodgers Guettel, composer, and Elisabeth Morten, Playhouse board of trustees chairman.

NYMF Announces Extensions for ENCORE, FAT CAMP, F#@KING UP EVERYTHING & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 17, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: Encore: Friday, October 2nd at 5pm Fat Camp: Friday, October 2nd at 4pm

NYMF Announces Casting For 2009 Festival, Extensions Announced for COUNT TO TEN, HURRICANE and PLAGUED
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 11, 2009


In the glory days of the movie musical, folks joked that MGM stood for 'Makes Great Musicals' and it boasted more stars than in the heavens.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

Julie Wilson And Steven Brinberg Come To The Rrazz Room 9/1 - 9/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2009


Cabaret singer and musical comedy star Julie Wilson brings her show to The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA.. She will be joined by Steven Brinberg, the writer and star of Simply Barbara, his show about Barbra Streisand.

Julie Wilson Comes To The Rrazz Room With Steven Brinberg 9/1-6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2009


Cabaret singer and musical comedy star Julie Wilson brings her show to The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA.. She will be joined by Steven Brinberg, the writer and star of Simply Barbara, his show about Barbra Streisand. The shows run September 1-6, with shows Sept 1-4 at 8 PM, Sept 5 at 9 PM., and Sunday, Sept 6 at 7 PM. Tickets are $35-40 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399. This is Julie Wilson's first appearance at the Rrazz Room.

Julie Wilson And Steven Brinberg Come To The Rrazz Room 9/1 - 9/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2009


Cabaret singer and musical comedy star Julie Wilson brings her show to The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA.. She will be joined by Steven Brinberg, the writer and star of Simply Barbara, his show about Barbra Streisand.

Julie Wilson Comes To The Rrazz Room With Steven Brinberg 9/1-6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2009


Cabaret singer and musical comedy star Julie Wilson brings her show to The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA.. She will be joined by Steven Brinberg, the writer and star of Simply Barbara, his show about Barbra Streisand. The shows run September 1-6, with shows Sept 1-4 at 8 PM, Sept 5 at 9 PM., and Sunday, Sept 6 at 7 PM. Tickets are $35-40 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399. This is Julie Wilson's first appearance at the Rrazz Room.

Julie Wilson And Steven Brinberg Come To The Rrazz Room 9/1 - 9/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 28, 2009


Cabaret singer and musical comedy star Julie Wilson brings her show to The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA.. She will be joined by Steven Brinberg, the writer and star of Simply Barbara, his show about Barbra Streisand.

Photo Flash: Julie Wilson And Steven Brinberg At The Rrazz Room 9/1 - 9/6
by Eddie Varley - Aug 10, 2009


Cabaret singer and musical comedy star Julie Wilson brings her show to The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA.. She will be joined by Steven Brinberg, the writer and star of Simply Barbara, his show about Barbra Streisand.

Julie Wilson Comes To The Rrazz Room With Steven Brinberg 9/1-6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 7, 2009


Cabaret singer and musical comedy star Julie Wilson brings her show to The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA.. She will be joined by Steven Brinberg, the writer and star of Simply Barbara, his show about Barbra Streisand. The shows run September 1-6, with shows Sept 1-4 at 8 PM, Sept 5 at 9 PM., and Sunday, Sept 6 at 7 PM. Tickets are $35-40 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399. This is Julie Wilson's first appearance at the Rrazz Room.

'GUYS and DOLLS' To Play Final Broadway 'Crap Game' On June 14th, 2010/2011 Tour Planned
by Eddie Varley - Jun 9, 2009


Guys and Dolls will close on Broadway on June 14th, the show will have played 28 previews and 113 performances. Guys and Dolls stars Oliver Platt ('Nathan Detroit'), Lauren Graham ('Miss Adelaide'), Craig Bierko ('Sky Masterson') and Kate Jennings Grant ('Sarah Brown'). The first joint Broadway project by two-time Tony Award winning director Des McAnuff and choreographer Sergio Trujillo since their collaboration on the Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys, Guys and Dolls began previews on February 5th, 2009 at Broadway's newly refurbished Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Opening Night took place on March 1st, 2009

Centennial Celebration Of Frank Loesser Actors Fund Benefit Concert 10/26
by Charlie Piane - Jun 2, 2009


Chance and Chemistry: A Centennial Celebration of Frank Loesser, a concert to benefit The Actors Fund will take place at a Broadway theatre to be announced on Monday, October 26, 2009. The event will be co-chaired by Jo Sullivan Loesser and Sir Paul McCartney.

ASO To Perform 2 Week Run Of ¡MÚSICA ARDIENTE? FESTIVAL 5/27-6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2009


The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will embark on a two-week journey of South American music with conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the ¡Música Ardiente? Festival, May 27-June 6.The festival, presented by CNN en Español, will feature three programs.

Tom Dudzick's HAIL MARY! Previews At Circle Theatre 5/14, 5/15, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2009


Circle Theatre, a professional, contemporary regional theatre company in Sundance Square, will preview Hail Mary! by Tom Dudzick on May 14, 15, 16 (matinee). Hail Mary! officially opens Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 8:00pm. A post-show opening night celebration, follows Saturday evening's performance.

Photo Flash: Hail Mary At Circle Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2009


Circle Theatre, a professional, contemporary regional theatre company in Sundance Square, will preview Hail Mary! by Tom Dudzick on May 14, 15, 16 (matinee). Hail Mary! officially opens Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 8:00pm. A post-show opening night celebration, follows Saturday evening's performance.

Works From Mike Daisey, Rajiv Joseph, and Bruce Norris Among Woolly Mammoth Theatre's 30th Season
by Reynard Loki - May 1, 2009


Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, on the verge of turning the big 3-0, is excited to announce the lineup of plays for the 30th Season (2009-10). Featured are a World Premiere by Danai Gurira (In the Continuum), exciting new works from Mike Daisey (If You See Something Say Something), Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo), and Bruce Norris (The Unmentionables), and a large-scale work by Charles L. Mee (Big Love). In addition, Woolly Mammoth?s favorite out-of-town troupe, The Neo-Futurists, returns to DC for an unprecedented fourth engagement of their hit show, Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind in December.

Tom Dudzick's HAIL MARY! Previews At Circle Theatre 5/14, 5/15, 5/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 16, 2009


Circle Theatre, a professional, contemporary regional theatre company in Sundance Square, will preview Hail Mary! by Tom Dudzick on May 14, 15, 16 (matinee). Hail Mary! officially opens Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 8:00pm. A post-show opening night celebration, follows Saturday evening's performance.

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