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Opened: April 7, 1949

South Pacific - 1949 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway 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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FAT HAM Wins 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Team BWW - May 9, 2022


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VIDEO: Who Will Win the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Live at 3pm!
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2022


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BWW Review: SOUTH PACIFIC at Fred Kavli Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Mar 25, 2022


American Theatre Guild's current national tour of the venerable Pulitzer-Prize winning 'South Pacific' cleans up some potentially objectionable language and characterizations to retain its essential love story and message of racial tolerance.

VIDEO: Watch 'There is Nothin' Like A Dame' From TUTS' SOUTH PACIFIC
by Alan Henry - Feb 17, 2022


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.

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by Team BWW - Feb 19, 2022


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VIDEO: Watch 'Bali Ha'i' From TUTS' SOUTH PACIFIC
by Alan Henry - Feb 16, 2022


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.

VIDEO: 'I'm in Love With a Wonderful Guy' From TUTS' SOUTH PACIFIC
by Alan Henry - Feb 15, 2022


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At TUTS' SOUTH PACIFIC
by Alan Henry - Feb 11, 2022


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Rehearsals For TUTS' SOUTH PACIFIC
by Alan Henry - Jan 21, 2022


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Theatre Under The Stars Announces Cast of SOUTH PACIFIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2022


Theatre Under The Stars has announced the cast of the new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific.

VIDEO: Bergen County Players Successfully Reopens To Thunderous Applause
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2021


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Photos: First Look At Bergen County Players' A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021


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by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2021


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Chichester Festival Theatre's SOUTH PACIFIC Begins Streaming Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2021


The production is led by Gina Beck (Matilda, Show Boat, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera) as Nellie*, Julian Ovenden (Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, Merrily We Roll Along, Grand Hotel, BBC Proms) as Emile, Joanna Ampil (Cats, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon) as Bloody Mary, Keir Charles (Quiz, Back To Life) as Luther Billis and Rob Houchen (Les Misérables, The Light in the Piazza) as Cable. 

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THE HOT WING KING Wins the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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Final Week to See YOURS UNFAITHFULLY Starring Max von Essen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021


Yours Unfaithfully by Miles Malleson directed by Jonathan Bank is available on demand through June 14th only! Part of  the Mint Theater Company's Silver Lining Streaming Series of on-demand streaming of the three-camera archival recordings (filmed in HD!).

UN DÍA COMO HOY: SOUTH PACIFIC se estrenaba en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Apr 7, 2021


Un 7 de abril de 1949, el musical SOUTH PACIFIC se estrenaba por primera vez en el Majestic Theatre.El musical de Rodgers y Hammerstain  se basa en el libro de James A. Michener, ganador del Premio Pulitzer en 1947, Tales of the South Pacific, y combina elementos de varias de esas historias.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: Los Tony se entregaron por primera vez
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Chichester Festival Theatre Reopens With SOUTH PACIFIC and a Film of CRAVE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2021


Artistic Director Daniel Evans and Executive Director Kathy Bourne announce today that Chichester Festival Theatre will reopen its doors with its summer musical: Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, running from 5 July – 4 September.

Max von Essen, Todd Cerveris and More Star in YOURS UNFAITHFULLY Stream Presented by Mint Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2021


Mint Theater Company will continue the Silver Lining Streaming Series with the on-demand streaming of the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of Yours Unfaithfully by Miles Malleson directed by Jonathan Bank beginning Monday, March 22nd, and continuing through May 16th.

South Pacific FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of South Pacific have there been?
South Pacific has had 15 productions including Broadway which opened in 1949, Broadway which opened in 1949, US Tour which opened in 1950, West End which opened in 1951, Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1955, Off-Broadway which opened in 1967, West End which opened in 1988, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1994, West End which opened in 2001, Off-Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2008, West End which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2022 and West End which opened in 2022.
What Tony Awards has South Pacific been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Direction for Joshua Logan, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Oscar Hammerstein II, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Joshua Logan, Producer (Musical) for Leland Hayward, Producer (Musical) for Oscar Hammerstein II, Producer (Musical) for Joshua Logan Producer (Musical) for Richard Rodgers and Best Scenic Design for Jo Mielziner.
What Tony Awards has South Pacific won?
Best Musical, Best Direction for Joshua Logan Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Oscar Hammerstein II Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Joshua Logan Producer (Musical) for Leland Hayward Producer (Musical) for Oscar Hammerstein II Producer (Musical) for Joshua Logan Producer (Musical) for Richard Rodgers, Best Scenic Design for Jo Mielziner, .
What awards has South Pacific been nominated for?
South Pacific has been nominated for several prestigious awards. It was nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, both Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, the creators of South Pacific, were nominated for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
What awards has South Pacific won?
South Pacific has won several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. It also received the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II both being recognized for their contributions.

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