Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
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South Pacific at Paramount Theatre
Dates: 4/29/2026 - 6/14/2026
📍 Theatre: Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre
8 E Galena Blvd, Suite 230
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: 6308966666
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Set in a tropical paradise with warm sea breezes, breathless sunsets and B52 Bombers. South Pacific is an uplifting musical tale that follows World War II Armed Services personnel, Ensign Nellie Forbush and Lt. Joseph Cable through spy missions, war-time drama and romance. Balancing duties to their country with their island expectations, they each find themselves irresistibly falling in love on foreign soil. But will that love translate back in the States?
South Pacific is an iconic, complex and important piece of musical theater reminding us all of the importance of celebrating cultural differences and the value of people unlike ourselves. Featuring some of Broadway’s most memorable showtunes from Rodgers and Hammerstein including: “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair” and of course… “Bali Ha’i.”
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Tony Awards and Nominations for South Pacific
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Best Musical | Winner |
News About South Pacific at Paramount Theatre
Photos: SOUTH PACIFIC At Paramount Theatre Character Portraits Revealed
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre returns with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Performances of Paramount’s 2025–26 Broadway Series finale are April 29–June 14, 2026. Check out photos of the newly released character portraits below.
BWW Q&A: Trent Stork of SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre is pulling out all the stops for its upcoming production of South Pacific, the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic that sweeps audiences from the warm sea breezes of a tropical paradise to the tense backdrop of World War II.
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What shows are coming up next at Paramount Theatre?
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Where is Paramount Theatre located?
Paramount Theatre is at 8 E Galena Blvd, Suite 230, Aurora, IL.
What is the history of Paramount Theatre ?
Paramount continues to provide world-class entertainment—including dance, music, Broadway-caliber theatre, and children’s programming—for an annual audience of 350,000 patrons from over 250 communities. Over 40,000 of those patrons are proud to be Paramount Broadway Series subscribers. In addition, we’ve expanded operations with the recently-opened Paramount School of the Arts and are currently in the process of renovating Copley Theatre for our upcoming Bold Series, a provocative new theater adventure. At our sister venue, RiverEdge Park, we welcome well over 100,000 patrons each summer to enjoy some of the best artists in live music, including KISS, Steve Miller Band and much more. Paramount also hosts free community events, $1 Classic Movie Mondays and its opulent interiors provide a spectacular backdrop for private functions such as wedding receptions or corporate galas.
What shows have played recently at Paramount Theatre?
Irving Berlin's White Christmas (11/12/25-01/11/26)
Where is Paramount Arts Centre located?
Paramount Arts Centre is at 8 E Galena Blvd, Suite 230, Aurora, IL.
What shows have played recently at Paramount Arts Centre?
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