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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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BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
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BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2020


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by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2020


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2020


This morning, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announced the line-up of musicals for its 2020-2021 Season via a video interview with Artistic Director, Dan Knechtges, by Arts & Culture Producer, Ernie Manouse. See the video below!

Barrington Stage Company 2020 Season to Feature SOUTH PACIFIC, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2020


Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in Pittsfield, MA., in the heart of the Berkshires, and under the leadership of Founder/Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, has announced its 2020 season. BSC will present two World Premiere musicals and new productions of a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical classic, a Tony Award-winning musical revue, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

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The Rubin Museum of Art Announces First Exhibit of 2020, MEASURE YOUR EXISTENCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2019


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Photo: Mitzi Gaynor Returns to the Role of Nellie Forbush in SOUTH PACIFIC at a Halloween Party
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2019


Mitzi Gaynor returned to her iconic role as Nellie Forbush during a recent costume party.

BWW REVIEW: THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO SYDNEY 2019 Gives Sydney A Taste Of The Scottish Tradition With An Australian Twist
by Jade Kops - Oct 22, 2019


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VIDEO: Mitzi Gaynor Talks SOUTH PACIFIC, THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW, and More on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2019


Mitzi Gaynor sat down and talked about her career in a profile segment on CBS Sunday Morning this week.

VIDEO: Preview Mitzi Gaynor's Appearance on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2019


Mitzi Gaynor will appear on this week's episode of CBS Sunday Morning!

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by Alan Henry - Aug 20, 2019


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by Julie Musbach - Jul 1, 2019


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Lineup Announced For New York Live Arts Pride 2019 House Party
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2019


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