Show Boat
MusicalDramaRevivalBroadway
Opening Date
May 19, 1932
Closing Date
Oct 22, 1932
Previews
0
Performances
180
MusicalDramaRevivalBroadway
Open Date: May 19, 1932
Close Date: Oct 22, 1932
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Description
A musical in two acts
Setting
Natchez, on the Mississippi River, on the Cotton Blossom, and Chicago. 1887-1927.
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PeopleProduced by Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr.Music by Jerome Kern; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Lyrics for "Bill" by P. G. Wodehouse; Music and lyrics for "Goodbye, My Lady Love" by Joseph E. Howard; Music and lyrics for "After the Ball" by Charles K. Harris; Book by Oscar Hammerstein II; Based on "Show Boat" by Edna Ferber; Musical Director: Oscar Bradley and Sammy LeeDirected by Oscar Hammerstein II; Choreographed by Sammy LeeScenic Design by Joseph Urban; Costume Design by John HarkriderGeneral Manager: Nick Holde; Resident Manager: P.G. ThomasTechnical Director: T. Bernard McDonald; Stage Manager: Herbert Burns; Assistant Stage Mgr: Murry CohnGeneral Press Representative: Arthur J. LevyJimEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleOld SportKimJebEnsemble
Casino Theatre (May 19, 1932 - Oct 22, 1932)
Cast
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SongsAct 1Sung ByStevedores and TownspeopleWhere's the Mate for Me?Gaylord RavenalMake BelieveGaylord Ravenal and MagnoliaOl' Man RiverJoe and StevedoresCan't Help Lovin' Dat ManJulie, Queenie, Joe, Magnolia and EnsembleLife Upon the Wicked StageEllie and TownswomenTill Good Luck Comes My WayGaylord Ravenal, Pete, Frank and TownsmenMis'ry's Comin' ArounQueenie, Stevedores and GalsI Might Fall Back on YouEllie, Frank and GirlsQueenie's BallyhooQueenie, Stevedores and GalsYou Are LoveGaylord Ravenal and MagnoliaAct 2Sung ByAt the FairSightseers, Barkers, and DandiesDandies on ParadeCity FolkWhy Do I Love You?Parthy Ann Hawks and CompanyIn DahomeyJubilee Singers and Dahomey DancersJulieCan't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Reprise)MagnoliaFrank and EllieMagnolia and EnsembleHey, FellerQueenie and Jubilee SingersOl' Man River (Reprise)JoeYou Are Love (Reprise)Gaylord RavenalWhy Do I Love You? (Reprise)Magnolia and Flappers
Produced by Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr.
Music by Jerome Kern; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Lyrics for "Bill" by P. G. Wodehouse; Music and lyrics for "Goodbye, My Lady Love" by Joseph E. Howard; Music and lyrics for "After the Ball" by Charles K. Harris; Book by Oscar Hammerstein II; Based on "Show Boat" by Edna Ferber; Musical Director: Oscar Bradley and Sammy Lee
Directed by Oscar Hammerstein II; Choreographed by Sammy Lee
Scenic Design by Joseph Urban; Costume Design by John Harkrider
General Manager: Nick Holde; Resident Manager: P.G. Thomas
Technical Director: T. Bernard McDonald; Stage Manager: Herbert Burns; Assistant Stage Mgr: Murry Cohn
General Press Representative: Arthur J. Levy
Jim
Ensemble
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Ensemble
Old Sport
Kim
Jeb
Ensemble
Casino Theatre (May 19, 1932 - Oct 22, 1932)
Cast
Act 1
Sung By
Stevedores and Townspeople
Where's the Mate for Me?
Gaylord Ravenal
Make Believe
Gaylord Ravenal and Magnolia
Ol' Man River
Joe and Stevedores
Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
Julie, Queenie, Joe, Magnolia and Ensemble
Life Upon the Wicked Stage
Ellie and Townswomen
Till Good Luck Comes My Way
Gaylord Ravenal, Pete, Frank and Townsmen
Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun
Queenie, Stevedores and Gals
I Might Fall Back on You
Ellie, Frank and Girls
Queenie's Ballyhoo
Queenie, Stevedores and Gals
You Are Love
Gaylord Ravenal and Magnolia
Act 2
Sung By
At the Fair
Sightseers, Barkers, and Dandies
Dandies on Parade
City Folk
Why Do I Love You?
Parthy Ann Hawks and Company
In Dahomey
Jubilee Singers and Dahomey Dancers
Julie
Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
(Reprise)
Magnolia
Frank and Ellie
Magnolia and Ensemble
Hey, Feller
Queenie and Jubilee Singers
Ol' Man River
(Reprise)
Joe
You Are Love
(Reprise)
Gaylord Ravenal
Why Do I Love You?
(Reprise)
Magnolia and Flappers
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