South Pacific
Opens: September 19, 2008
Closes: October 18, 2008
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prizewinning novel
Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener
Direction and Musical Direction by Michael Moyer
Choreography by Laura Breece
Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie Forbush, a spunky Arkansas nurse, falls in love with debonair French planter Emile DeBecque. She refuses his proposal of marriage when she learns that the mother of his children was an island native and finds herself unable to ignore the prejudices on which she was raised.
Meanwhile, marine Lt. Joe Cable arrives on the island to undertake a dangerous mission that could turn the tide of the war. Facing the same fears that haunt Nellie, he denies himself a future with an innocent Tonkinese girl with whom he has fallen in love.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning Rodgers & Hammerstein musical of love, loneliness, espionage and prejudice is based on the James Michener book and filled with great songs like “Bali H’ai,” “A Wonderful Guy,” “There Is Nothing Like a Dame,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” and “Some Enchanted Evening.”
Cast:
Ensign Nellie Forbush.......................................Jodi Wingler
Emile DeBecque...............................................Michael Moyer
Ngana, his daughter........................................Ashley Marshall
Jerome, his son................................................Alexander Furr
Bloody Mary....................................................Linnéa Leatherman
Liat, her daughter............................................Mindy Phillips
Luther Billis.......................................................Matthew Long
Stewpot.............................................................Keith James
The Professor....................................................Michael Howard
Lt. Joseph Cable, USMC....................................Brian W. Swick
Captain George Brackett.................................Dane Rogers
Lt. JG Bessie May Sue Ellie Yaeger..................Laura Breece
Ensign Dinah Murphy.......................................Lacey Kriston
Ensign Janet McGregor.....................................Mindy Phillips
Performances are Friday and Saturday Evenings,
Saturday and Sunday Matinees
and 3 Special Weekday Matinees:
September 24, October 1 and 15.
Make your reservations soon; tickets are starting to go fast!
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