South Pacific
Musical - Revival
City Center
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: May 4, 1955
- Closing Date: May 15, 1955
- Previews:
- Performances: 15
Book: Joshua Logan, Oscar Hammerstein II
Music: Richard Rodgers
Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Synopsis
South Pacific follows the lives of U.S. military men, nurses and residents of a Polynesian island during World War II, based on James Michener's Tales of the South Pacific and featuring a score by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Opening Night Cast
| Richard Armbruster | Seaman Tom O'Brien | |
| Helen Baisley | Ensign Connie Walewska | |
| Herbert Banke | Lt. Joseph Cable, U.S.M.C. | |
| Emy Boselli | Island Woman | |
| Warren J. Brown | Cmdr. William Harbison, U.S.N. | |
| Richard Collett | Emile de Becque | |
| Sandra Deel | Ensign Nellie Forbush | |
| Clifford Fearl | Radio Operator Bob McCaffrey |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Richard Rodgers | Music | |
| Oscar Hammerstein II | Lyrics | |
| Joshua Logan | Lyrics | |
| Charles Atkin | Staging | |
| Jo Mielziner | Scenic Design | |
| Motley | Costume Design |