Photo Flash: STAGES Closes 31st Season with Stunning SOUTH PACIFIC

One of the most powerful musicals of all time, South Pacific triumphantly returns to STAGES for the first time in 25 years. Running September 8th through October 8th at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood, South Pacific will close STAGES' 31st Season with a timeless tale of love and loss. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

Broadway Actor Michael Halling stars in the production as Emile de Becque. St. Louis Actress Leah Berry returns to STAGES staring as Ensign Nellie Forbush. Broadway Actor Matthew Hydzik makes his STAGES debut staring as Lt. Joseph Cable. New York Actor Mark DiConzo also stars in the production as Luther Billis. New York Actress Joanne Javienstars as Bloody Mary.

The creative team for the production includes: Michael Hamilton (Direction), Ellen Isom (Choreography), Lisa Campbell Albert (Musical Direction), James Wolk (Scenic Design), Garth Dunbar (Costume Design), Sean M. Savoie (Lighting Design), Stuart M. Elmore (Orchestral Design).

Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book, Tales of the South Pacific, by James Michener, this critically acclaimed musical adaptation proved to be an immediate Broadway success for Rodgers and Hammerstein in 1949. A true classic for the ages, South Pacific overflows with some of the finest music ever written for the American stage, spinning a dangerously romantic tale while also candidly exploring themes of racism, tolerance, and inclusion. Following the struggles faced by young American soldiers and nurses stationed on a tropical naval base during the Second World War, STAGES' patrons will be moved by a breathtaking tale blooming with passion and romance and a spectacularly unrivaled score.

For more information or to purchase tickets call 314-821-2407 or visit www.StagesStLouis.org.

Cast of South Pacific

Joanne Javien (Bloody Mary), Mark DiConzo (Luther Billis), and the cast of South Pacific

Leah Berry (Ensign Nellie Forbush) and Michael Halling (Emile de Becque)

Cast of South Pacific

From Left: Matthew Hydzik (Lt. Joseph Cable), Joanne Javien (Bloody Mary), and Sydney Jones (Liat)

Leah Berry (Ensign Nellie Forbush) and the cast of South Pacific

Matthew Hydzik (Lt. Joseph Cable) and Sydney Jones (Liat)

Leah Berry (Ensign Nellie Forbush)

Cast of South Pacific

From Left: Leah Berry (Ensign Nellie Forbush), Spencer Jones (Jerome), Elle Wesley (Ngana), and Michael Halling (Emile de Becque)