Show Boat Revival 1990 - Articles Page 8

Ages: 6+
Opened: August 1, 1990
Closing: September 22, 1990

Show Boat - 1990 - West End History , Info & More

London Palladium
8 Argyll St, Soho London

Based on the novel Show Boat by Edna Ferber.

An epic musical revealing life behind the scenes on a show boat. Magnolia falls in love with Gaylord, a river gambler, and leaves her father’s show boat to marry him in the 1880s. Years of heartbreak return her to the show boat in the 1920s.

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Tickets Go on Sale for Goodspeed's 50th Anniversary Season, 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2013


Join Goodspeed Musicals as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary! Don't miss your chance to get the best seats at the greatest values for each of the three fantastic musicals specially selected to commemorate our Golden Anniversary season at the Goodspeed Opera House. Due to this extraordinary milestone, demand is expected to be high when tickets go on sale for the 2013 season so audience members are encouraged to call right away. The Box Office will open at 10 a.m. this Sunday offering great deals on three terrific musicals that are sure to delight theatre-goers: sweet and spirited Good News!; the beloved Hello, Dolly!; and The Most Happy Fella, a charming and romantic musical from the creator of Guys and Dolls. Be among the first to purchase tickets for all three shows at Goodspeed Musicals, the first regional theatre in the nation to receive two Tony Awards.

BEST OF WARNER BROS. 20 FILM COLLECTIONS: MUSICALS Set for Release Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2013


Warner Home Video will release two new DVD box sets early in the first quarter as part of their 90th Anniversary initiative running throughout 2013: The Best of Warner Bros. 20 Film Collections: Best Pictures (January 29) and The Best of Warner Bros. 20 Film Collections: Musicals (today, February 12).

Vicki Lawrence to Perform at the Suncoast Showroom March 23 and 24
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 11, 2013


Multi-talented show woman Vicki Lawrence - best-known for her beloved character, "Mama" - will perform a two-act show at the Suncoast Showroom, March 23 and 24.

BEST OF WARNER BROS. 20 FILM COLLECTIONS: MUSICALS Set for Release Feb 12
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013


Warner Home Video will release two new DVD box sets early in the first quarter as part of their 90th Anniversary initiative running throughout 2013: The Best of Warner Bros. 20 Film Collections: Best Pictures (January 29) and The Best of Warner Bros. 20 Film Collections: Musicals (February 12).

PHANTOM FLASHBACK: The Men Behind the Mask- Broadway's Past Phantoms
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 26, 2013


Below, BroadwayWorld tributes the men behind the mask- the many who have taken on the title role at the Majestic Theatre since it opened in 1988. Check it out below!

WICKED Breaks Record to Become Highest Grossing Production in Nine Consecutive Years
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2013


The blockbuster musical WICKED has achieved an unprecedented Broadway milestone as it enters its 10th Anniversary year, becoming the first Broadway musical ever to remain the highest grossing production for a record-breaking nine consecutive years. Since opening in 2004, its first full year at the Gershwin Theatre, WICKED has remained at the top of the Broadway grosses.

MIES JULIE Makes American Premiere at St. Ann's Warehouse, Now thru 12/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2012


Mies Julie was the hands-down, must-see hit and Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award-winner at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Building upon a rich history of importing standout Edinburgh productions and major international companies to America in recent years, St. Ann's Warehouse (Artistic Director, Susan Feldman; Executive Director, Andrew D. Hamingson) will present this American Premiere (and the Baxter Theatre Centre's American debut), which adapts the August Strindberg classic to post-apartheid South Africa. Performances will take place tonight, November 8 - December 2, marking the official opening of the new St. Ann's Warehouse at 29 Jay Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

Warner Bros Announces First Quarter 90th Anniversary Releases: Best of Musicals and Best Picture DVD Box Sets
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 6, 2012


Warner Home Video will release two new DVD box sets early in the first quarter as part of their 90th Anniversary initiative running throughout 2013: The Best of Warner Bros. 20 Film Collections: Best Pictures (January 29) and The Best of Warner Bros. 20 Film Collections: Musicals (February 5).

MIES JULIE Makes American Premiere at St. Ann's Warehouse, 11/8-12/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2012


Mies Julie was the hands-down, must-see hit and Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award-winner at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Building upon a rich history of importing standout Edinburgh productions and major international companies to America in recent years, St. Ann's Warehouse (Artistic Director, Susan Feldman; Executive Director, Andrew D. Hamingson) will present this American Premiere (and the Baxter Theatre Centre's American debut), which adapts the August Strindberg classic to post-apartheid South Africa. Performances will take place November 8 - December 2, marking the official opening of the new St. Ann's Warehouse at 29 Jay Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

Debbie Reynolds, Betty Buckley and More Set for Richmond Hill Centre's 2012-13 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2012


The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts announced the details of its 2012-2013 Season, featuring Debbie Reynolds and Betty Buckley. Filled with premieres and exclusive GTA appearances the 2012-2013 Season, Captured Moments, will further solidify the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts as the centre of culture in York Region.

Ron Bohmer Joins THE FANTASTICKS as 'El Gallo' Tonight, Oct 8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2012


Ron Bohmer, most recently seen on Broadway in A Little Night Music (Frid), joins the cast of The Fantasticks in the role of the narrator El Gallo on Monday, Oct. 8. He replaces actor Jeremiah James.

Photo Flash: Leapin' Lizards! ANNIE Begins Previews Tonight - Meet the Cast
by Robert Diamond - Oct 3, 2012


ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Meet the full cast below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD!
by Meet the Cast - Aug 22, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company announced the full cast this July for the new Broadway production of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood. The show is set to open on November 13, 2012 and will star Stephanie J. Block as Edwin Drood. Meet the whole cast in the video and bios below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Full Cast of ANNIE, Now in Rehearsal!
by Meet the Cast - Aug 16, 2012


ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Meet the full cast below!

John Davidson to Return to THE FANTASTICKS Cast, 7/30
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2012


John Davidson, the celebrated television, theater and film actor who starred as Matt in the 1964 Hallmark Hall of Fame version of THE FANTASTICKS and recently performed for a limited engagement in the Off-Broadway production as Henry, The Old Actor, will return to the cast on July 30 in that same role.

Debbie Reynolds, Betty Buckley and More Set for Richmond Hill Centre's 2012-13 Season
by Max Schwager - Jun 4, 2012


The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts announced the details of its 2012-2013 Season today, featuring Debbie Reynolds and Betty Buckley. Filled with premieres and exclusive GTA appearances the 2012-2013 Season, Captured Moments, will further solidify the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts as the centre of culture in York Region.

HIGH Plays Royal Alexandra Theatre, Now thru 5/13
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012


Two-time Golden Globe® winner, Academy Award® & Tony Award® nominee Kathleen Turner returns to Toronto in the National Tour of Matthew Lombardo's play HIGH, tonight, May 8 through May 13, 2012, at The Royal Alexandra Theatre. Directed by Rob Ruggiero, HIGH also features Evan Jonigkeit as "Cody Randall" and Timothy Altmeyer as "Father Michael Delpapp".

THE FANTASTICKS Celebrates 52nd Anniversary Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - May 2, 2012


On Thursday, May 3, 2012 Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's romantic musical comedy The Fantasticks will celebrate its 52nd anniversary. The Fantasticks currently stars triple platinum recording artist Aaron Carter as Matt. Television and stage star John Davidson will join the cast as Henry on June 1.

Hugh Panaro to be Honored at Walnut Theatre's 203rd Anniversary Gala
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 6, 2012


Walnut Street Theatre today annonuced that it will celebrate multiple honorees this year with the 2012 Edwin Forrest Award at its landmark 203rd Anniversary Gala.

Helen Carey and Peter Michael Goetz to Star in Arena Stage's LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, 3/30-5/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2012


As the final of three mainstage productions during the two-month Eugene O'Neill Festival spearheaded by Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, Long Day's Journey into Night rounds out this celebration of O'Neill's life and work. The English-born and Canadian-based director and former Stratford Festival Artistic Director Robin Phillips makes his Arena Stage debut to direct his fourth production of this Pulitzer Prize-winning play in a theatrical career spanning more than 50 years.

HIGH to Play Royal Alexandra Theatre, 5/8-13
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2012


Two-time Golden Globe® winner, Academy Award® & Tony Award® nominee Kathleen Turner returns to Toronto in the National Tour of Matthew Lombardo's play HIGH, May 8-13, 2012 at The Royal Alexandra Theatre. Directed by Rob Ruggiero, HIGH also features Evan Jonigkeit as "Cody Randall" and Timothy Altmeyer as "Father Michael Delpapp".

Helen Carey and Peter Michael Goetz to Star in Arena Stage's LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, 3/30-5/6
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 5, 2012


As the final of three mainstage productions during the two-month Eugene O'Neill Festival spearheaded by Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, Long Day's Journey into Night rounds out this celebration of O'Neill's life and work. The English-born and Canadian-based director and former Stratford Festival Artistic Director Robin Phillips makes his Arena Stage debut to direct his fourth production of this Pulitzer Prize-winning play in a theatrical career spanning more than 50 years.

A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - February 2012 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz - Feb 2, 2012


We've been very lucky with the mildest winter I can remember since I moved to the DC area in 1985. And in February the list of theatre productions gracing our local stages are diverse and offer an endless amount of possibilities. So while the snow is on vacation why not visit your Nation's Capital and take in some of these shows. Here's my list of what I am looking forward to seeing and links to other productions playing in February. Buy some tickets and support your local theatres.

Aaron Carter Joins The Cast Of THE FANTASTICKS
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2011


Triple-Platinum Recording Artist Aaron Carter, who burst onto the pop music scene in the late nineties and quickly achieved worldwide superstardom and the adoration of millions of loyal fans, will join the cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, on Monday, November 7, 2011.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ 10/26-11/20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2011


Long Wharf Theatre, under the director of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Interim Managing Director Joshua Borenstein, presents the Tony Award-winning musical Ain't Misbehavin' on the Mainstage from Oct. 26 through Nov. 20.

Show Boat FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Show Boat have there been?
Show Boat has had 30 productions including Broadway which opened in 1927, Broadway which opened in 1927, West End which opened in 1928, Broadway which opened in 1932, Broadway which opened in 1932, Los Angeles which opened in 1944, Los Angeles which opened in 1944, Broadway which opened in 1946, Broadway which opened in 1946, Broadway which opened in 1948, Broadway which opened in 1948, Broadway which opened in 1954, Broadway which opened in 1954, Off-Broadway which opened in 1954, West End which opened in 1959, US Tour which opened in 1960, Off-Broadway which opened in 1961, Broadway which opened in 1966, West End which opened in 1971, Broadway which opened in 1983, Broadway which opened in 1983, West End which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 1994, Australia which opened in 1998, West End which opened in 1998, US Tour which opened in 2000, West End which opened in 2006, West End which opened in 2016 and Regional (US) which opened in 2018.
What awards has Show Boat been nominated for?
Show Boat has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Ian Judge, Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for Jerome Kern, and Best Supporting Performance in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Karla Burns.
What awards has Show Boat won?
Show Boat has won several awards, including the Olivier Awards for Best Director of a Musical, which was awarded to Ian Judge. The show also won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, recognizing the work of Jerome Kern. Additionally, Karla Burns received the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical for her role in Show Boat. These accolades highlight the talent and success of the production.

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