Show Boat
Musical - Revival
City Center
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: September 7, 1948
- Closing Date: September 19, 1948
- Previews:
- Performances: 15
Music: Jerome Kern
Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Book: Oscar Hammerstein II
Synopsis
Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's groundbreaking musical version of Edna Ferber's novel examines the lives of Cap'n Andy and his troupe of traveling show boat performers, including his naïve daughter Magnolia, her gambling husband Gaylord Ravenal, the tragic mixed-race actress Julie, and black stevedore Joe, who marvels at the constancy of the "Ol' Man River" they travel on.
Opening Night Cast
| Clare Alden | Ellie | |
| Gordon Alexander | Rubber Face | |
| Fred Ardath | Vallon | |
| Seldon Bennett | Jim | |
| King Brill | Jake | |
| Fred Brookins | Steve | |
| Carol Bruce | Julie | |
| Pamela Caveness | Magnolia |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Oscar Hammerstein II | Book |
| Jerome Kern | Music | |
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Oscar Hammerstein II | Lyrics |
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Richard Rodgers | Producer |
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Oscar Hammerstein II | Producer |
