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SOUTH PACIFIC / Broadway in Bryant Park 2010 – Manhattan, NYC – 07/15/10

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Broadway in Bryant Park 2010 – Manhattan, NYC – 07/15/10

South Pacific at Southern Maine Pride

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South Pacific, The Broadway Musical

Many years on tour in Broadway is the wonderful musical, South Pacific.

The original production of the broadway musical, South Pacific, began in March of 1949 in New Haven, Ct. South Pacific tickets were sold for this production that ran from 1950-1955 as a US tour in 118 cities. A 1988 West End revival in London was held at the Prince of Wales Theatre from Jan. 1988 to Jan, 1989. Again, a new production of the show with slight revisions played at the Royal National Theatre in London for a short time from Dec. 2001 through April 2002.

In June, 2005 a concert version of the musical was presented live at the Carnegie Hall and starred Reba McEntire, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alec Baldwin and Lilias White with a full supporting cast where South Pacific tickets were sold. This production was taped and televised in April 2006 and a DVD was released later.

A major new touring production of South Pacific opened in the UK at the Blackpool Grand Theatre in April 2007. This production is best known for staging of the overture which charted Nellie’s journey from Little Rock to the South Pacific. A map of the US is posted on entering the theatre.

The first Broadway revival of South Pacific began previews in March 2008 with an official opening in early April at the Lincoln Centers Vivian Beaumont Theatre. This production won five Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Musical Revival, and six other Tony Awards.

In 2009 a U.S. national tour based on the 2008 Broadway Revival began in San Francisco at the Golden Gate Theatre. South Pacific Tickets are now available for New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Toronto and will be playing in Appleton Wisconsin and is coming to Cincinnati in September 2010.

You can purchase South Pacific tickets at www.tonsoftickets.com.

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The South Pacific Broadway Show Will Once Again Create History!

The South Pacific Broadway show comes under the category of the best musicals of this industry. And this history-making production is here in your city at the Vivian Beamont Theatre! Their official opening is on April 4, 2008.

The last time this musical was shown was in 1949 at the Majestic Theatre. From there, it moved to Broadway Theatre in 1953. It ran for over 5 years and gave 1,925 performances! In fact it’s the fifth longest running show in the history of Broadway!

The songs of this musical are powerful. Some of them like “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Bali Ha’i,” A Wonderful Guy,” and “Younger than Springtime” have become true classics across the world!

The original star cast included Mary Martin as Nellie Forbush and Ezio Pinza (opera star) as Emile de Becque. Juanita Hall as well as Betta St. John was also in the musical. The latest version of the musical has Kelli O’Hara as Nellie and Mathew Morrison as Lt. Joe Cable. Both are renowned artists of Broadway.

The music has been given by Richard Rodgers and lyrics are by Oscar Hammerstein II, who has also co-written the book with Joshua Logan. The musical is inspired by two short tales extracted from the book “Tales of the South Pacific” by James A. Michener. The book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in the year 1948. The musical was also presented with Pulitzer Prize for Drama in the year 1950!

Sensitive issues like racism are freely discussed in this book and are shown in the musical too. At that time, touching such topics was precarious. According to sources, James had confessed that he was forced to request Rodgers and Hammerstein to cut the number “You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught,” as it contained some pungent remarks about racism.

In 2005, there was a live presentation of concert version of “South Pacific” at the Carnegie Hall. It was edited to two hour duration. However, it contained all the songs and the complete musical score. This version starred Reba McEntire in the role of Nellie, Brain Stokes in the role of Emile, Lillias White playing the role of Bloody Mary, and Alec Baldwin playing Luther Billis. There was a complete supporting cast in this version. It also featured the original orchestrations of Robert Russell Bennett.

It’s time to watch history being created again after 60 years! Call yourself a theatre fan, eh? Then you gotta be there at Vivian Beamont theatre! The box office is already teeming with dedicated fans that have lined up to book their seats at the theatre. Don’t be lazy or you’ll be left without tickets!

Don’t wanna stand in the long line of the box office? Don’t worry. There are ticketing services that can arrange for tickets and even deliver them at your doorstep! Call them or book online.

South Pacific Broadway is here once again to incite your emotions. It’s a war-love story. What wins – war or love? Watch for yourself!

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Among the Broadway Musicals South Pacific is Supreme!

Among all the Broadway musicals, “South Pacific” has the most powerful songs and a thought provoking storyline. What happens when people fall in love with each other during a war? Do they remain under the mercy of the wrath of war? Or can they emerge as winners?

“South Pacific” has created history not only for its love story interwoven with war-time, but also for highlighting the taboo topics of racism and prejudice. Eyebrows were raised. Creators were pressurized. However, there emerged a musical story that created history and became one of the greatest musicals on Broadway.

The author of the book “Tales of the South Pacific” had to ask the creators of the musical, Hammerstein and Rodgers, to remove the song “You’ve got to be carefully taught” because it contained certain harsh comments on racism.

Last shown in 1949 at the Majestic Theatre, “South Pacific” is again ready to set the stage on fire by its blatant expression of emotions at the Vivian Beamont Theatre on April 4, 2008. It’s nearly after 6 decades that the audience will get a chance to see the marvelous work of Richard Rodgers (music composer), Oscar Hammerstein II (lyricist), and James A. Michener (original writer of the book).

In 1948, the book won Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, while in 1950, the musical won Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It’s also the only musical of its kind to win four Tony Awards!

The story is set in the backdrop of World War II. It revolves around two couples who fall in love with each other amidst war. Nellie is a nurse in the US Navy while Emile is an owner of local plantation. They both love each other. On the other hand, Lt. Joe Cable and young local Liat start loving each other. Now, the big question is: Will the two couples get a chance to live their love or will the cruel war take over them?

Among the Broadway musicals, “South Pacific” is one of the most intriguing love stories that you can ever see. The issue of racism and prejudices is handled with care and intelligence in this musical. Although the story makes you to think about certain issues, overall, it’s an entertainer.

Watch the show with your family or watch alone; watch with your friends or take your partner with you – do whatever, but watch this show! It’s a strong love story; in fact, there are two short stories blended as one.

The tickets to the Broadway musical “South Pacific” are already starting to vanish from the box office! If you don’t want to be disappointed, rush to book your tickets. There are also easier ways to get to the theatre – call a number or log online. The ticketing services will see to it that you get tickets of your choice show, even front row seats!

So, are you ready to know the realities of war? Do you want to know what happens to love when it takes place during a war? If yes, then pick your phone now and book!