Show Boat Revival Broadway Original Cast
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. Full synopsis
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Original Cast
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"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - Cymbals
Cymbals (Band on the Cotton Blossom)
David Bryant, an accomplished actor, producer, and investor, showcased his talents in "Show Boat," balancing his career between the Bay Area and New York City. more...
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - Tuba
Tuba (Band on the Cotton Blossom)
Lorraine Foreman graced the Broadway stage in the past with her performances in Show Boat, Kiss Of The Spider Woman, and Oklahoma!, and also showcased her talent in the West End production of Wedding in Paris. more...
"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - Clarinet
Clarinet (Band on the Cotton Blossom)
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
Mark Jacoby, who earned Tony® and Outer Critics' nominations for his role as Gaylord Ravenal in Show Boat, has an extensive career that includes notable performances on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in regional theater. more...
(Understudy)
Tari Kelly, who has graced Broadway stages in productions like Groundhog Day and Anything Goes, also showcased her talents in Show Boat, both on Broadway and in the national tour as Ellie. more...
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Doug LaBrecque, renowned for his extensive concert career, starred in the original cast of the Harold Prince Broadway revival of Show Boat, showcasing his versatility and talent in this celebrated production. more...
"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - Trombone
Trombone (Band on the Cotton Blossom)
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
Rebecca Luker, who portrayed Magnolia in Show Boat from 1994 to 1997, earned a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the show. more...
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John McMartin, a 2009 inductee to the Theatre Hall of Fame, received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in Show Boat, among other notable Broadway credits. more...
(Understudy)
"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - Flute
Flute (Band on the Cotton Blossom)
Brian Miller, an accomplished flutist with degrees from Oberlin, Northwestern, and Juilliard, was a key performer in "Show Boat," bringing his extensive experience from ensembles like the Brooklyn Philharmonic and Broadway shows such as Disney's "Mary Poppins" to the musical's rich orchestration. more...
(Understudy)
"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - Bass Drum
Bass Drums (Band on the Cotton Blossom)
Radio Announcer
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Elaine Stritch, an acclaimed American actress and singer, brought her remarkable talent to Broadway, including a notable performance in the 1946 comedy Loco, just two years after her professional stage debut. more...
(Swing)
"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - Glockenspiel
Glockenspiel (Band on the Cotton Blossom)
Bob Walton, known for his diverse Broadway career including roles in Show Boat, has also made notable television appearances in series such as "Elementary" and "The Good Wife." more...
(Understudy)
Cheryl Warfield, a distinguished opera singer and arts administrator, graced the Broadway stage in Hal Prince’s Tony Award-winning revival of "Show Boat," showcasing her versatile talent beyond her acclaimed performances in Verdi and Puccini roles. more...
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(Understudy)
Gay Willis, known for her performances in the 2002 Actors' Fund Concert of Funny Girl and the Encores! Concert of Bloomer Girl, also graced the Broadway stage in Show Boat. more...
See awards and nominations on the Show Boat page
Other productions of Show Boat
- 1927 Broadway — Original Broadway Production · Cast
- 1928 West End — London Production · Cast
- 1932 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1944 Los Angeles — LACLO Production · Cast
- 1944 Los Angeles — LACLO Production · Cast
- 1946 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1948 Broadway — Return Engagement [Broadway] · Cast
- 1954 Broadway — New York City Opera Production · Cast
- 1954 Off-Broadway — Return Engagement [NYCO Revival] · Cast
- 1959 West End — London Revival · Cast
- 1960 US Tour — Touring Revival · Cast
- 1961 Off-Broadway — City Center Revival · Cast
- 1966 Broadway — Lincoln Center Revival · Cast
- 1971 West End — London Revival · Cast
- 1983 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1990 West End — Royal Shakespeare Company Revival · Cast
- 1998 Australia — Australian Production · Cast
- 1998 West End — London Production · Cast
- 2000 US Tour — NETWorks Productions US Tour · Cast
- 2006 West End — London Revival · Cast
- 2016 West End — West End Revival Production · Cast
- 2018 Regional (US) — World-premiere Concert Adaptation · Cast
Production Team
Robert Russell Bennett Orchestrator
William David Brohn Orchestrator
Florence Klotz Costume Designer
Eugene Lee Scenic Designer
Martin Levan Sound Designer
Richard Pilbrow Lighting Designer
Harold Prince Director
Susan Stroman Choreographer
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