Show Boat Revival 1994 - Articles Page 9

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Opened: October 2, 1994
Closing: January 05, 1997

Show Boat - 1994 - Broadway History , Info & More

Gershwin Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 51st St. New York, NY

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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Nathan Gunn with Julie Jordan Gunn Fill the Berman Theater with Opera Tonight
by Anton Anderssen - Apr 24, 2014


Nathan Gunn has made a reputation as one of the most exciting and in-demand baritones of the day. He has appeared in internationally renowned opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Paris Opera, and Teatro Real in Madrid.

Roselyn Sanchez, Raul Gonzalez & Laura Flores to Host BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 15, 2014


The 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards will be hosted by beloved TV personality, Raul Gonzalez; Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sanchez; and legendary Mexican actress, singer and TV host Laura Flores.

Meet the Cast of West End's MISS SAIGON; Returns May 3, 2014
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2014


Miss Saigon, currently booking for performances through to Saturday 25th October 2014, will make its highly anticipated return to the West End on Saturday 3 May 2014 at the Prince Edward Theatre, in the musical's 25th anniversary year. Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's epic musical has played in 300 cities in 15 different languages, winning awards around the world since the sensational record-breaking run at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane 25 years ago. This epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with an American GI Chris--but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. Meet the full company below!

Nathan Gunn with Julie Jordan Gunn Fill the Berman Theater with Opera 4/24
by Anton Anderssen - Mar 16, 2014


Nathan Gunn has made a reputation as one of the most exciting and in-demand baritones of the day. He has appeared in internationally renowned opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Paris Opera, and Teatro Real in Madrid.

VENUS IN FUR Among Films Set for 2014 Tribeca Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 6, 2014


The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced its feature film selections in the Spotlight, Midnight, and Special Screenings sections, as well as the selections for the Storyscapes program.

Breaking News: Broadway Legend Elaine Stritch Dies at 89
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2014


BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed that Broadway legend Elaine Stritch died this morning, at home in Birmingham, MI. The star was 89 years old.

Adelaide Festival Features Isabella Rossellini, Denis O'Hare, Batsheva Dance & More, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2014


The 2014 Adelaide Festival presents a program of outstanding music, theatre and dance events, a stellar literary festival and momentous visual arts exhibitions. The 29th Adelaide Festival line-up features 50 events with 29 premieres and 29 festival exclusives over 17 days, from tonight, 28 February to Sunday, 16 March.

Ginger Thatcher and Phillip Broomhead Set for Faculty at Goh Ballet Academy's Summer Program in Vancouver, 7/7-8/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2014


GINGER THATCHER, former principal dancer of the Cleveland Ballet and former soloist of the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, and PHILLIP BROOMHEAD, former principal dancer of the Royal Ballet and the Houston Ballet, will members of the faculty for the Goh Ballet Academy's Summer Program in Vancouver, Canada from July 7-August 9, 2014.

Full Cast and Creatives Announced for Yale Rep's THESE PAPER BULLETS!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2014


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE presents the world premiere of THESE PAPER BULLETS!, a modish ripoff of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, adapted by Rolin Jones, with songs by Billie Joe Armstrong, and directed by Jackson Gay, March 14-April 5 at the University Theatre (222 York Street). Opening Night is Thursday, March 20.

BWW Interviews: Philly People Behind the Curtain - Interview with Media Theater's Artistic Director Jesse Cline
by Pati Buehler - Jan 21, 2014


Media Theatre, Media Pa. Celebrates 20 Years of Theatre!!

Joel Blum Stars in Asolo Rep's SHOW BOAT, Now thru Dec 29
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2013


Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its 2013-2014 season with SHOW BOAT, based on the novel by Edna Ferber, music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. This winner of the 1994 Tony Award for best revival features a score of timeless classics, including 'Ol' Man River, 'Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man' and 'Make Believe.' Previews will be held tonight, November 12 - 14 and the show will run from November 15 - December 29. Opening night will be held on Friday, November 15 at 8pm.

Adelaide Festival Features Isabella Rossellini, Denis O'Hare, Batsheva Dance & More; Beg. Feb. 28
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 29, 2013


The 2014 Adelaide Festival presents a program of outstanding music, theatre and dance events, a stellar literary festival and momentous visual arts exhibitions. The 29th Adelaide Festival line-up features 50 events with 29 premieres and 29 festival exclusives over 17 days, from Friday, 28 February to Sunday, 16 March.

Joel Blum to Star in Asolo Rep's SHOW BOAT, Nov 12 - Dec 29
by Robert Diamond - Oct 16, 2013


Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its 2013-2014 season with SHOW BOAT, based on the novel by Edna Ferber, music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. This winner of the 1994 Tony Award for best revival features a score of timeless classics, including 'Ol' Man River, 'Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man' and 'Make Believe.' Previews will be held November 12 - 14 and the show will run from November 15 - December 29. Opening night will be held on Friday, November 15 at 8pm.

Michael Kahn Helms Signature Theatre's PRIDE IN THE FALLS OF AUTREY MILL World Premiere, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2013


Signature Theatre has announced the pairing of one of the theatre's most celebrated friends with the upcoming 2013/14 season's newest play. Shakespeare Theatre Company Artistic Director Michael Kahn returns to Signature this fall for the first time in nearly twenty years to direct the world premiere of Pride in the Falls of Autrey Mill, the new play by Paul Downs Colaizzo.

Broadway to Dim Lights in Honor of Julie Harris Tomorrow Night
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2013


The Broadway community mourns the loss of celebrated stage, screen and television actress Julie Harris, who passed away on Saturday at age 87. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 28th, at exactly 7:45 p.m. for one minute.

Velocity Premieres All-New Series DALLAS CAR SHARKS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jul 23, 2013


Auction surprises aren't exclusive to storage containers - sometimes the drama unfolds on four wheels. Velocity's all-new series DALLAS CAR SHARKS takes viewers to the Lone Star State where car enthusiasts from across America gather to participate in the ultracompetitive world of car flipping.

COLIN QUINN UNCONSTITUTIONAL Plays Bay Street Theatre's Comedy Club Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2013


Bay Street Theatre's Comedy Club, sponsored by Madison & Main Restaurant and Bar, continues tonight, June 29 with Colin Quinn Unconstitutional.

Velocity to Premiere All-New Series DALLAS CAR SHARKS, 7/23
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2013


Auction surprises aren't exclusive to storage containers - sometimes the drama unfolds on four wheels. Velocity's all-new series DALLAS CAR SHARKS takes viewers to the Lone Star State where car enthusiasts from across America gather to participate in the ultracompetitive world of car flipping.

COLIN QUINN UNCONSTITUTIONAL to Play Bay Street Theatre's Comedy Club, 6/29
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 19, 2013


Bay Street Theatre $B!G(Bs Comedy Club, sponsored by Madison & Main Restaurant and Bar, continues June 29 with Colin Quinn Unconstitutional. Tickets are $62 for members or $69 for non-member. All Comedy Club dates are available online at www.baystreet.org or by stopping by or calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500.

SLAVA's SNOWSHOW Storms Into Sydney's Theatre Royal, Now thru June 23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013


The multi award-winning international sensation SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW storms into Australia for a limited season playing at the Theatre Royal from today, 11 to 23 June 2013. Tickets on sale 18 February.

Film Society of Lincoln Center Honors Jackie Chan Tonight
by Movies News Desk - Jun 10, 2013


The Film Society of Lincoln Center and New York Asian Film Festival present a rare series of appearances by international film icon, Jackie Chan tonight, June 10 and the 11th, followed by the largest retrospective of his films ever held in North America (June 23-27).

Washington National Opera Premieres APPROACHING ALI Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2013


Washington National Opera (WNO) will present the world premiere of Approaching Ali tonight and Saturday, June 8-9, 2013 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Approaching Ali features music by composer D.J. Sparr and a libretto by Mark Campbell and Davis Miller, based on Miller's own autobiographical novella. This new work is the first hourlong opera created under the auspices of the American Opera Initiative, WNO's new commissioning program for contemporary American opera, and will be directed by Nicole Watson in her WNO debut.

Washington National Opera to Premiere APPROACHING ALI, 6/8-9
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013


Washington National Opera (WNO) will present the world premiere of Approaching Ali on Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, 2013 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Approaching Ali features music by composer D.J. Sparr and a libretto by Mark Campbell and Davis Miller, based on Miller's own autobiographical novella. This new work is the first hourlong opera created under the auspices of the American Opera Initiative, WNO's new commissioning program for contemporary American opera, and will be directed by Nicole Watson in her WNO debut.

Film Society of Lincoln Center to Honor Jackie Chan, 6/10 & 11
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2013


The Film Society of Lincoln Center and New York Asian Film Festival announced the details today for a rare series of appearances by international film icon, Jackie Chan on June 10 and 11, followed by the largest retrospective of his films ever held in North America (June 23-27).

DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES to Return to the Met on 5/4
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2013


Dialogues des Carmelites, Poulenc's opera about a group of nuns whose faith is tested under the Terror of the French Revolution, will return to the Met repertory on May 4 for the first time since 2002. In role debuts, Isabel Leonard will sing the naive aristocrat Blanche de la Force and Patricia Racette will sing Madame Lidoine, the imposing Prioress of a Carmelite convent. Felicity Palmer will reprise her portrayal of the ailing Madame de Croissy, a role she sang to acclaim in the most recent Met revival of the opera. Louis Langree conducts his first Met performances of the work, with a cast that also includes Elizabeth Bishop as Mother Marie, Erin Morley as Sister Constance, and Paul Appleby as Blanche's brother, the Chevalier de la Force. The opera will be presented in John Dexter's acclaimed 1977 Met premiere production.

Other Productions of Show Boat

1927   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1928   West End London Production
West End
1932   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1944   Los Angeles LACLO Production
Los Angeles
1944   Los Angeles LACLO Production
Los Angeles
1946   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1948   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1954   Broadway New York City Opera Production
Broadway
1954   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [NYCO Revival]
Off-Broadway
1959   West End London Revival
West End
1960   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
1961   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1966   Broadway Lincoln Center Revival
Broadway
1971   West End London Revival
West End
1983   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1990   West End Royal Shakespeare Company Revival
West End
1994   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1998   Australia Australian Production
Australia
1998   West End London Production
West End
2000   US Tour NETWorks Productions US Tour
US Tour
2006   West End London Revival
West End
2016   West End West End Revival Production
West End
2018   Regional (US) World-premiere Concert Adaptation
Regional (US)

Show Boat - 1994 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1995 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Musical Harold Prince
1995 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Revival - Musical 0
1995 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design 0
1995 Tony Awards Best Choreography Susan Stroman
1995 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Florence Klotz
1995 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Harold Prince
1995 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Michel Bell
1995 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Michel Bell
1995 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Joel Blum
1995 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Mark Jacoby
1995 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical John McMartin
1995 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Gretha Boston
1995 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Rebecca Luker
1995 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Livent (U.S.) Inc

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