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Opened: January 1, 1959

Show Boat - 1959 - West End History , Info & More

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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Brooke Shields, Laura Osnes, Tony Goldwyn and More Headline THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Carnegie Hall
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 1, 2012


Carnegie Hall today announced that its one-night-only concert performance of The Sound of Music on Tuesday, April 24 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage will star Laura Osnes (Bonnie & Clyde, Anything Goes, Grease) as Maria Rainer alongside Tony Goldwyn (Broadway's Promises, Promises and film version of Ghost) as Captain von Trapp.

Carol Kane & More Join Jessica Hecht, Jim Parsons & Charles Kimbrough in Roundabout's HARVEY This Spring
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 15, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory, has announced the full company for the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.) and directed by Scott Ellis.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 25th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 25, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Doyle and Debbie and Patsy Cline, an opera company 'Oklahoma!,' 'The Hunchback Variations Opera,' 'A Catered Affair,' 'Beyond The Fringe,' a Candlelight reunion and more....

Matthew Morrison to Host Oscar Hammerstein Tribute on PBS, 3/3
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 18, 2012


PBS announced today that OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II - OUT OF MY DREAMS will premiere on PBS stations beginning March 3, 2012 (check local listings). Hosted by Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe nominated Matthew Morrison (Glee), who starred in the 2008 Tony-winning revival of South Pacific as Lieutenant Cable, the film is a celebration of the most acclaimed lyricist and librettist of the 20th century, the man who worked in the theater for over 40 years, writing the lyrics for over a thousand songs and the libretti for dozens of operettas and musicals performed on Broadway, in London and in Hollywood films. His legendary works include Rose-Marie (1924), Show Boat (1927), Oklahoma! (1943), Carousel (1945), South Pacific (1949), The King and I (1951) and The Sound of Music (1959). Brimming over with movie clips from his greatest musicals, this new PBS special features interviews with Stephen Sondheim, Harold Prince, Shirley Jones, Mitzi Gaynor, Hammerstein family members and others.

Elisa Matthews Returns to Media Theatre in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 11/22-1/15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2012


Elisa Matthews has portrayed several iconic roles in classic musicals at The Media Theatre, including Magnolia in 'Show Boat' and Eliza Doolittle in 'My Fair Lady'. She returns to Delaware County's only professional music theatre to portray Maria in 'The Sound of Music' November 22-January 15.

Jim Parsons, Jesisca Hecht & Charles Kimbrough Lead HARVEY for Roundabout this Spring
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 29, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory, announced that Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons) and Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.) starring in a new Broadway production of the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy Harvey by Mary Chase and directed by Scott Ellis.

Elisa Matthews Returns to Media Theatre in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 11/22-1/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2011


Elisa Matthews has portrayed several iconic roles in classic musicals at The Media Theatre, including Magnolia in 'Show Boat' and Eliza Doolittle in 'My Fair Lady'. She returns to Delaware County's only professional music theatre to portray Maria in 'The Sound of Music' November 22-January 15.

Elisa Matthews Returns to Media Theatre in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 11/22-1/15
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 1, 2011


Elisa Matthews has portrayed several iconic roles in classic musicals at The Media Theatre, including Magnolia in 'Show Boat' and Eliza Doolittle in 'My Fair Lady'. She returns to Delaware County's only professional music theatre to portray Maria in 'The Sound of Music' November 22-January 15.

Brazilian Endowment for the Arts Extends Music And Musica
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 28, 2011


The Brazilian Endowment for the Arts has extended its musical series Music and Música to the fall thanks to a warmly received and successful summer series debut. Music and Música is a riveting union of Brazilian and American musical cultures.

Patrick Cassidy Leads Reagle Music Theatre's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Closes 8/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2011


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston concludes its 43rd consecutive summer season on August 14 with the final performance of one of the most inspiring true stories ever set to music, 'The Sound of Music.' Starring stage and screen idol Patrick Cassidy as Captain von Trapp and Broadway luminary Sarah Pfisterer as Maria, 'The Sound of Music' is being brought back by popular demand, voted by Reagle audiences as one of their all-time 'favorite things.'

Carnegie Hall Presents The Sound of Music in April 2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 9, 2011


Carnegie Hall will present The Sound of Music on Tuesday, April 24 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage.

Carnegie Hall to Present THE SOUND OF MUSIC One Night Only, 4/24
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 9, 2011


Carnegie Hall will present The Sound of Music on Tuesday, April 24 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. A gala benefit for Carnegie Hall, this one-night-only concert performance of the beloved musical with a timeless score by Rodgers & Hammerstein will provide support for the music education programs of Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute.

Patrick Cassidy Leads Reagle Music Theatre's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 8/5-14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2011


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston concludes its 43rd consecutive summer season August 5-14 with one of the most inspiring true stories ever set to music, 'The Sound of Music.' Starring stage and screen idol Patrick Cassidy as Captain von Trapp and Broadway luminary Sarah Pfisterer as Maria, 'The Sound of Music' is being brought back by popular demand, voted by Reagle audiences as one of their all-time 'favorite things.'

Patrick Cassidy Leads Reagle Music Theatre's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 8/5-14
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 13, 2011


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston concludes its 43rd consecutive summer season August 5-14 with one of the most inspiring true stories ever set to music, 'The Sound of Music.' Starring stage and screen idol Patrick Cassidy as Captain von Trapp and Broadway luminary Sarah Pfisterer as Maria, 'The Sound of Music' is being brought back by popular demand, voted by Reagle audiences as one of their all-time 'favorite things.'

VTA Kicks Off Cool Films Series With West Side Story July 1-3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2011


It's time to break out the popcorn (still FREE!) and soda (still FREE!) for the 2011 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series at the historic Victoria Theatre, sponsored by the Heidelberg Distributing Company.

VTA Kicks Off Cool Films Series With West Side Story July 1-3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2011


It's time to break out the popcorn (still FREE!) and soda (still FREE!) for the 2011 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series at the historic Victoria Theatre, sponsored by the Heidelberg Distributing Company.

'The Original Grease:' No Longer Just the Danny & Sandy Show
by M. William Panek - May 4, 2011


For anyone who's ever lived in Chicago, has a fond spot in their heart for any incarnation of 'Grease,' or eaten a Whoopercheesie, American Theater Company's 'The Original Grease' is the show to see this summer.

VTA Announces Summer Film Series Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 29, 2011


It's nearly time to break out the popcorn (still FREE!) and soda (still FREE!) for another trip down memory lane with the 2011 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series at the historic Victoria Theatre.

SHARKS Extends In NYC Before LA And Miami Run
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2011


There is a serious buzz building up around Jay Alvarez' new play which is extraordinarily entitled " BE CAREFUL! THE SHARKS WILL EAT YOU! "

SHARKS Extends In NYC Before LA And Miami Run
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 25, 2011


There is a serious buzz building up around Jay Alvarez' new play which is extraordinarily entitled " BE CAREFUL! THE SHARKS WILL EAT YOU! "

SHARKS Extends In NYC Before LA And Miami Run
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2011


There is a serious buzz building up around Jay Alvarez' new play which is extraordinarily entitled " BE CAREFUL! THE SHARKS WILL EAT YOU! "

Lansbury Talks Bosley and Plans for Broadway Return Next Year
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 21, 2010


Happy Days star Tom Bosley has passed away in his home in Palm Springs. He was 83 years old.

STAGE TUBE: Henry Winkler Remembers Mr. C
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2010


Happy Days star Tom Bosley has passed away in his home in Palm Springs. He was 83 years old. In the following clip, 'Happy Days' co-star Henry Winkler remembers his dear friend on 'The Today Show'.

Photos: Remembering Tom Bosley
by Walter McBride - Oct 19, 2010


Happy Days star Tom Bosley has passed away in his home in Palm Springs. He was 83 years old.

Tom Bosley Passes Away at 83
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2010


Happy Days star Tom Bosley has passed away in his home in Palm Springs. He was 83 years old.

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