South Pacific Revival 2001 - Articles Page 15

Opened: December 12, 2001
Closing: April 27, 2002

South Pacific - 2001 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Olivier)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

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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South Pacific - 2001 - West End Articles Page 15

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Presents LolliPOPS and Roses with Jack Jones at Verizon Hall 2/21-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2010


Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is thrilled to bring back the incomparable Jack Jones. With his effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones has been hailed by the New York Times as 'arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer.' With an uncanny ability to make the largest halls feel intimate, he is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. Join Peter Nero and Jack Jones for a special program of sentimental songs from the heart.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Presents LolliPOPS and Roses with Jack Jones at Verizon Hall 2/21-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2010


Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is thrilled to bring back the incomparable Jack Jones. With his effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones has been hailed by the New York Times as 'arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer.' With an uncanny ability to make the largest halls feel intimate, he is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. Join Peter Nero and Jack Jones for a special program of sentimental songs from the heart.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Presents LolliPOPS and Roses with Jack Jones at Verizon Hall 2/21-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2010


Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is thrilled to bring back the incomparable Jack Jones. With his effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones has been hailed by the New York Times as 'arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer.' With an uncanny ability to make the largest halls feel intimate, he is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. Join Peter Nero and Jack Jones for a special program of sentimental songs from the heart.

Boston Pops Season Features Menzel, O'Hara & More
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 19, 2010


Today, Friday, February 19, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops announced details of the orchestra's 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20, 2010, outlining programs that celebrate the orchestra's rich tradition of performing the great music of this country's past and present, for which the Boston Pops is so well known.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Presents LolliPOPS and Roses with Jack Jones at Verizon Hall 2/21-2/27
by Mary Hanrahan - Feb 16, 2010


Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is thrilled to bring back the incomparable Jack Jones. With his effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones has been hailed by the New York Times as 'arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer.' With an uncanny ability to make the largest halls feel intimate, he is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. Join Peter Nero and Jack Jones for a special program of sentimental songs from the heart.

[title of show] Closes at SpeakEasy Stage 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2010


SpeakEasy Stage's New England premiere of the hit Broadway musical [title of show] will close on February 13, 2010.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

The Royal Alexandra Theatre Presents An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, 2/9-2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


Finally appearing together again after their Tony Award® winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin bring their critically acclaimed theatre concert to The Royal Alexandra Theatre for 6 performances only, from February 9 through 14. Tickets are now on sale.

ENRON Featured in Vanity Fair; New Promotional Photo Revealed
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 22, 2010


A new promotional photo from the West End's production of the play ENRON has appeared in a new Vanity Fair feature. Inspired by the real-life financial scandal of 2001, ENRON, which was commissioned by Headlong Theatre, premiered this past summer at the Minerva Theatre Chichester, and then moved for a six-week run at The Royal Court Theatre where it played through November 8, 2009. The play will open at West End's Noel Coward Theatre later this month.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 1/22/2010
by - Jan 22, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 1/22/2010.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 1/15/2010
by - Jan 15, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 1/15/2010.

'The Phantom Of The Opera' Returns To South Florida--Time Is Running Out
by Beau Higgins - Jan 14, 2010


The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, will make a return to South Florida as a major presentation of the 2009-2010 theatrical season when it opens Wednesday, December 23, brings in New Year 2010, and runs through Sunday, January 17. Well remembered by local theater goers for its phenomenal run when it opened on February 26, 1991 as the premiere presentation of the newly built theater, this 4-week run will mark another landmark presentation as a major 'special' of Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale presented by Florida theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

SpeakEasy Stage Presents [title of show] 1/15-2/13/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2010


From January 15th - February 13th 2010, SpeakEasy Stage will proudly present the New England premiere of the hit Broadway musical [title of show].

Rod Gilfry Returns to SOUTH PACIFIC TOUR on January 19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


Rod Gilfry, who had taken a hiatus from SOUTH PACIFIC to play Captain Von Trapp in Paris' Theatre du Chatelet's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, will return to his role as 'Emile de Becque' on January 19 when the next leg of the SOUTH PACIFIC tour makes its stop in Melbourne, Florida.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 1/8/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 1/8/2010.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 1/1/2010
by - Jan 1, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 1/1/2010.

'The Phantom Of The Opera' Returns To South Florida
by Beau Higgins - Dec 30, 2009


The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, will make a return to South Florida as a major presentation of the 2009-2010 theatrical season when it opens Wednesday, December 23, brings in New Year 2010, and runs through Sunday, January 17. Well remembered by local theater goers for its phenomenal run when it opened on February 26, 1991 as the premiere presentation of the newly built theater, this 4-week run will mark another landmark presentation as a major 'special' of Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale presented by Florida theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

South Pacific's Liz McCartney Rings in the New Year at Laurie Beechman, 12/31
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2009


South Pacific's Liz McCartney will be joined by the Ray Fellman Trio for a special New Years Eve concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The concert will take place December 31st at 8:00pm, beginning with hors d'oeuvres, followed by a three course meal beginning at 8:30pm and McCartney's performance beginning at 10:15pm.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 12/26/2009
by - Dec 26, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 12/26/2009.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 12/25/2009
by - Dec 25, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 12/25/2009.

SpeakEasy Stage Presents [title of show] 1/15-2/13/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2009


From January 15th - February 13th 2010, SpeakEasy Stage will proudly present the New England premiere of the hit Broadway musical [title of show].

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 12/18/2009
by - Dec 18, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 12/18/2009.

'The Phantom Of The Opera' Returns To South Florida
by Beau Higgins - Dec 15, 2009


The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, will make a return to South Florida as a major presentation of the 2009-2010 theatrical season when it opens Wednesday, December 23, brings in New Year 2010, and runs through Sunday, January 17. Well remembered by local theater goers for its phenomenal run when it opened on February 26, 1991 as the premiere presentation of the newly built theater, this 4-week run will mark another landmark presentation as a major 'special' of Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale presented by Florida theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Foster, Brescia, Gertner And Wetherhead To Star In Roundabout's ORDINARY DAYS, Runs 10/2-12/13
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for Ordinary Days, a new musical with Music & Lyrics by Adam Gwon, directed by Marc Bruni. Ordinary Days will feature Lisa Brescia as 'Claire,' Hunter Foster as 'Jason,' Jared Gertner as 'Warren' and Kate Wetherhead as 'Deb.' This production marks the first musical presented in the Black Box Theatre.

Other Productions of South Pacific

1949   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1950   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1951   West End London Production
West End
1955   Broadway Unknown
Broadway
1967   Off-Broadway Lincoln Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1988   West End London Revival
West End
1994   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2001   West End Royal National Theatre Production
West End
2005   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Concert
Off-Broadway
2008   Broadway Lincoln Center Revival
Broadway
2011   West End Lincoln Center Revival [West End]
West End
2022   US Tour Non Equity Tour
US Tour
2022   West End
West End

South Pacific - 2001 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2002 Olivier Awards Best Actor in a Musical or Entertainment Philip Quast
2002 Olivier Awards The Hilton Award for Outstanding Musical Production Richard Rodgers

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