Show Boat
MusicalDramaRevivalBroadway
Opening Date
Oct 02, 1994
Closing Date
Jan 05, 1997
1st Preview
Sep 22, 1994
1st Preview
Sep 22, 1994
Previews
12
Performances
947
MusicalDramaRevivalBroadway
Open Date: Oct 02, 1994
Close Date: Jan 05, 1997
Closed Flag: n
Is Final Week:
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Description
A musical in two acts
Setting
1887-1927. On the Mississippi River, Natchez, Chicago.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President; James L. Nederlander: Vice-President)Produced by Livent, Inc.Music by Jerome Kern; Book by Oscar Hammerstein II; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Based on the novel "Show Boat" by Edna Ferber; Music orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett and William David Brohn; Dance arrangements by David Krane; Lyrics for "Bill" by P. G. Wodehouse; "Goodbye, My Lady Love" by Joseph E. Howard; "After the Ball" by Charles K. Harris; "The Washington Post" by John Philip SousaDirected by Harold Prince; Livent Associate Resident Director: Niki Harris; Choreographed by Susan Stroman; Associate Choreographer: Tara Young; Assistant Choreographer: Ron GibbsScenic Design by Eugene Lee; Associate Scenic Design: Peter Baran; Assistant Scenic Designer / Properties Coordinator: Randi Savoy; Costume Design by Florence Klotz; Associate Costume Design: Domingo Rodriguez; Assistant Costume Design: Melanie Huston and Nancy Granfield; Assistant to Costume Designer: Robert Jackson; Lighting Design by Richard Pilbrow; Associate Lighting Design: Dawn Chiang; First Assistant Lighting Designer: Eric Cornwell; Second Assistant Lighting Designer: Allen Hahn; Sound Design by Martin Levan; First Assistant Sound Designer: Christopher Jordan; Second Assistant Sound Designer: Jane Harrington; Production Costumer Coordinator / Associate Costume Designer: Janet GrantGeneral Manager: Frank P. Scardino; Associate Gen. Mgr: Judith Richardson; Company Manager: Jim Brandeberry; Associate Co. Mgr: David Turner; Livent VP & General Manager of Production: Frank P. ScardinoTechnical Director: Peter W. Lamb; Associate Tech. Dir: Fred Mendelson; Production Manager: Peter W. Lamb; Technical Supervisor: Robert Whelan; Production Stage Manager: Randall Buck; Stage Manager: Betsy Nicholson; Assistant Stage Mgr: Andrew Fenton and Lisa Dawn Cave; Production Consultant: Pat ThomasProduction Musical Supervisor: Jeffrey Huard; Conducted by Jeffrey Huard; Associate Conductor: David Holcenberg and Catherine Matejka; Concert Master: Yuval Waldman; Violin: Yuval Waldman, Joel Pitchon, Mara Milkis, Lesa Terry, Christopher Cardona, Nina Simon, Byong Kwak and Christina Sunnerstam; Viola: Susan Follari and Katherine Sinsabaugh; Cello: David Calhoun and Ellen Hassman; Bass: Jeffrey Levine; Flute / Piccolo: Brian Miller; Flute / Clarinet / Soprano Sax: Vincent DellaRocca; Clarinet: Paul Gallo; Clarinet / Bass Clarinet / Alto Sax: Dale Kleps; Bassoon / Tenor Sax: George Morera; Oboe / English Horn: Marsha Heller; Trumpet: Bob Millikan and Richard Kelley; Tenor Trombone: Dan Levine; Tuba / Bass Trombone: Nathan Durham; French Horn: Katie Dennis and Jeffrey Scott; Drums: Hank Jaramillo; Percussion: Richard Fitz; Harp: Pattee Cohen; Banjo / Guitar: Scott Kuney; Piano: David Holcenberg; Musical Coordinator: John Monaco; Music Preparation: Donald Oliver, Evan Morris and Chelsea Music Services, Inc.Special Effects by Gregory MeehAssistant to Mr. Prince: Ruth Mitchell; Dance Captain: Ron Gibbs; Assistant Dance Captain: Louise St. Cyr; General Press Representative: Mary Bryant; Livent Press Representatives (Canada): Norman Zagier and Dennis Kucherawy; Livent Resident Director: Anne Allan and Madeline Paul; Livent VP, Casting and Creative Development: Beth Russell; Livent Director of Casting and Creative Development: Arnold Mungioli; Advertising: LeDonne, Wilner, & Weiner, Inc.; Marketing Consultant: Margery Singer; Livent VP, Creative Affairs: Marty Bell"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - CymbalsChildrenDrunkThe Show Boat EnsembleThe Show Boat EnsembleThe Show Boat EnsembleThe Show Boat EnsembleThe Show Boat EnsembleThe Show Boat EnsembleThe Show Boat EnsembleJimThe Show Boat EnsembleRadio Announcer"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - Bass DrumThe Show Boat EnsembleOld Lady on the LeveeJakeThe Show Boat Ensemble"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - GlockenspielSwings: Dennis Daniels , David Dannehl , Tari Kelly , Richie McCall , Kimberley Michaels , Louise St. Cyr and Scott TaylorStandby: Sheila Smith (Parthy Ann Hawks), André Solomon-Glover (Joe) and Ralph Williams (Cap'n Andy)Understudies: Derin Altay (Julie), Kimberly Jean Brown (Young Kim), Joseph Cassidy (Gaylord Ravenal), Karen Curlee (Ellie), Dennis Daniels (Jake, Jeb, Dealer, Charlie), David Dannehl (Windy, Pete, Backwoodsman, Vallon, Jim, Jake, Jeb, Dealer, Charlie, Drunk), Debbie de Coudreaux (Julie), Lorraine Foreman (Parthy Ann Hawks, Mother Superior, Old Lady on the Levee), Jose Garcia (Joe), Ron Gibbs (Frank), Steve Girardi (Frank), Pamela Harley (Queenie), David Earl Hart (Steve, Windy, Pete, Drunk), Richard L. Hobson (Joe), Tari Kelly (Ellie, Lottie, Dottie), Doug LaBrecque (Gaylord Ravenal), Karen Lifshey (Kim), Kim Lindsay (Magnolia), Kimberley Michaels (Ethel), Kiri-Lyn Muir (Kim), Panchali Null (Landlady, Mother Superior, Old Lady on the Levee), Mike O'Carroll (Cap'n Andy), Michael Scott (Steve, Backwoodsman, Vallon, Jim), Louise St. Cyr (Ethel), Bob Walton (Frank), Laurie Walton (Lottie, Dottie), Jo Ann Hawkins White (Queenie) and Gay Willis (Magnolia)
Gershwin Theatre (Oct 02, 1994 - Jan 05, 1997)
Musical Director: Eric SternAssociate Co. Mgr: Ken DavenportStage Manager: Peter Wolf; Production Stage Manager: Craig Jacobs (1995 - 1997)Conducted by Eric Stern; Assistant Conductor: Ethyl Will; French Horn: Karol DiBello; Banjo/Guitar: Mark Stewart; Piano: Catherine MatejkaCast
Jake
Ensemble
The Show Boat Ensemble
Nov 06, 1995 - Jan 05, 1997Swings: Sherrita Duran , Jeffery Ferguson , Ron Gibbs , Kathi Gillmore , Conny Sasfai , Peggy Taphorn and Ann Van CleaveUnderstudies: Renee Bergeron (Kim), Michelle Dawson (Magnolia), Sherrita Duran (Ethel), Kathi Gillmore (Fan on the Levee), Roberta Gumbel (Julie), Fred Love (Gaylord Ravenal), Kimberley Michaels (Julie, Balcony Soloist), Amy Jo Phillips (Queenie), Darcy Pulliam (Parthy Ann Hawks, Landlady, Mother Superior, Old Lady on the Levee), Conny Sasfai (Fan on the Levee), Louise St. Cyr (Balcony Soloist), Katherine Valentine (Magnolia) and Ann Van Cleave (Ellie, Lottie) -
SongsAct 1Sung ByStevedores, Gals and TownspeopleCap'n Andy's BallyhooCap'n Andy, Parthy Ann Hawks, the Showboat Troupe, Stevedores, Gals 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 EnsembleTill Good Luck Comes My WayGaylord Ravenal, Pete, Frank and TownsmenMis'ry's Comin' ArounQueenie, Stevedores and GalsI Have the Room Above HerGaylord Ravenal and MagnoliaLife Upon the Wicked StageEllie and TownswomenQueenie's BallyhooQueenie, Stevedores and GalsYou Are LoveGaylord Ravenal and MagnoliaThe Wedding CelebrationCompanyAct 2Sung ByWhy Do I Love You?Parthy Ann Hawks and CompanyDandies on ParadeCity FolkAlma Redemptoris MaterChoirOl' Man River (Reprise)JoeJulieCan't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Reprise)MagnoliaFrank and EllieMagnolia and EnsembleDance Away the NightMagnoliaKim's CharlestonKim, Parthy Ann Hawks and CompanyAct Two FinaleJoe and Company
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Revival of a Musical
1995 Winner
Produced by Livent, Inc.Best Actor in a Musical
Best Actress in a Musical
1995 Nominee
Rebecca LukerBest Featured Actor in a Musical
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1995 Winner
Gretha Boston
Best Costume Design
1995 Winner
Costume Design by Florence Klotz
Best Choreography
1995 Winner
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
Best Direction of a Musical
1995 Winner
Directed by Harold PrinceDrama Desk Award
Outstanding Musical
1995 Winner
Produced by Livent, Inc.Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Outstanding Director of a Musical
1995 Winner
Directed by Harold Prince
Outstanding Costume Design
1995 Winner
Costume Design by Florence Klotz
Outstanding Lighting Design
1995 Winner
Lighting Design by Richard Pilbrow
Outstanding Set Design
1995 Winner
Scenic Design by Eugene Lee -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President; James L. Nederlander: Vice-President)
Produced by Livent, Inc.
Music by Jerome Kern; Book by Oscar Hammerstein II; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Based on the novel "Show Boat" by Edna Ferber; Music orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett and William David Brohn; Dance arrangements by David Krane; Lyrics for "Bill" by P. G. Wodehouse; "Goodbye, My Lady Love" by Joseph E. Howard; "After the Ball" by Charles K. Harris; "The Washington Post" by John Philip Sousa
Directed by Harold Prince; Livent Associate Resident Director: Niki Harris; Choreographed by Susan Stroman; Associate Choreographer: Tara Young; Assistant Choreographer: Ron Gibbs
Scenic Design by Eugene Lee; Associate Scenic Design: Peter Baran; Assistant Scenic Designer / Properties Coordinator: Randi Savoy; Costume Design by Florence Klotz; Associate Costume Design: Domingo Rodriguez; Assistant Costume Design: Melanie Huston and Nancy Granfield; Assistant to Costume Designer: Robert Jackson; Lighting Design by Richard Pilbrow; Associate Lighting Design: Dawn Chiang; First Assistant Lighting Designer: Eric Cornwell; Second Assistant Lighting Designer: Allen Hahn; Sound Design by Martin Levan; First Assistant Sound Designer: Christopher Jordan; Second Assistant Sound Designer: Jane Harrington; Production Costumer Coordinator / Associate Costume Designer: Janet Grant
General Manager: Frank P. Scardino; Associate Gen. Mgr: Judith Richardson; Company Manager: Jim Brandeberry; Associate Co. Mgr: David Turner; Livent VP & General Manager of Production: Frank P. Scardino
Technical Director: Peter W. Lamb; Associate Tech. Dir: Fred Mendelson; Production Manager: Peter W. Lamb; Technical Supervisor: Robert Whelan; Production Stage Manager: Randall Buck; Stage Manager: Betsy Nicholson; Assistant Stage Mgr: Andrew Fenton and Lisa Dawn Cave; Production Consultant: Pat Thomas
Production Musical Supervisor: Jeffrey Huard; Conducted by Jeffrey Huard; Associate Conductor: David Holcenberg and Catherine Matejka; Concert Master: Yuval Waldman; Violin: Yuval Waldman, Joel Pitchon, Mara Milkis, Lesa Terry, Christopher Cardona, Nina Simon, Byong Kwak and Christina Sunnerstam; Viola: Susan Follari and Katherine Sinsabaugh; Cello: David Calhoun and Ellen Hassman; Bass: Jeffrey Levine; Flute / Piccolo: Brian Miller; Flute / Clarinet / Soprano Sax: Vincent DellaRocca; Clarinet: Paul Gallo; Clarinet / Bass Clarinet / Alto Sax: Dale Kleps; Bassoon / Tenor Sax: George Morera; Oboe / English Horn: Marsha Heller; Trumpet: Bob Millikan and Richard Kelley; Tenor Trombone: Dan Levine; Tuba / Bass Trombone: Nathan Durham; French Horn: Katie Dennis and Jeffrey Scott; Drums: Hank Jaramillo; Percussion: Richard Fitz; Harp: Pattee Cohen; Banjo / Guitar: Scott Kuney; Piano: David Holcenberg; Musical Coordinator: John Monaco; Music Preparation: Donald Oliver, Evan Morris and Chelsea Music Services, Inc.
Special Effects by Gregory Meeh
Assistant to Mr. Prince: Ruth Mitchell; Dance Captain: Ron Gibbs; Assistant Dance Captain: Louise St. Cyr; General Press Representative: Mary Bryant; Livent Press Representatives (Canada): Norman Zagier and Dennis Kucherawy; Livent Resident Director: Anne Allan and Madeline Paul; Livent VP, Casting and Creative Development: Beth Russell; Livent Director of Casting and Creative Development: Arnold Mungioli; Advertising: LeDonne, Wilner, & Weiner, Inc.; Marketing Consultant: Margery Singer; Livent VP, Creative Affairs: Marty Bell
"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - Cymbals
Children
Drunk
The Show Boat Ensemble
The Show Boat Ensemble
The Show Boat Ensemble
The Show Boat Ensemble
The Show Boat Ensemble
The Show Boat Ensemble
The Show Boat Ensemble
Jim
The Show Boat Ensemble
Radio Announcer
"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - Bass Drum
The Show Boat Ensemble
Old Lady on the Levee
Jake
The Show Boat Ensemble
"Band on The Cotton Blossom" - Glockenspiel
Swings:
Dennis Daniels
, David Dannehl
, Tari Kelly
, Richie McCall
, Kimberley Michaels
, Louise St. Cyr
and Scott Taylor
Standby:
Sheila Smith
(Parthy Ann Hawks), André Solomon-Glover
(Joe) and Ralph Williams
(Cap'n Andy)
Understudies:
Derin Altay
(Julie), Kimberly Jean Brown
(Young Kim), Joseph Cassidy
(Gaylord Ravenal), Karen Curlee
(Ellie), Dennis Daniels
(Jake, Jeb, Dealer, Charlie), David Dannehl
(Windy, Pete, Backwoodsman, Vallon, Jim, Jake, Jeb, Dealer, Charlie, Drunk), Debbie de Coudreaux
(Julie), Lorraine Foreman
(Parthy Ann Hawks, Mother Superior, Old Lady on the Levee), Jose Garcia
(Joe), Ron Gibbs
(Frank), Steve Girardi
(Frank), Pamela Harley
(Queenie), David Earl Hart
(Steve, Windy, Pete, Drunk), Richard L. Hobson
(Joe), Tari Kelly
(Ellie, Lottie, Dottie), Doug LaBrecque
(Gaylord Ravenal), Karen Lifshey
(Kim), Kim Lindsay
(Magnolia), Kimberley Michaels
(Ethel), Kiri-Lyn Muir
(Kim), Panchali Null
(Landlady, Mother Superior, Old Lady on the Levee), Mike O'Carroll
(Cap'n Andy), Michael Scott
(Steve, Backwoodsman, Vallon, Jim), Louise St. Cyr
(Ethel), Bob Walton
(Frank), Laurie Walton
(Lottie, Dottie), Jo Ann Hawkins White
(Queenie) and Gay Willis
(Magnolia)
Gershwin Theatre (Oct 02, 1994 - Jan 05, 1997)
Musical Director: Eric Stern
Associate Co. Mgr: Ken Davenport
Stage Manager: Peter Wolf; Production Stage Manager: Craig Jacobs (1995 - 1997)
Conducted by Eric Stern; Assistant Conductor: Ethyl Will; French Horn: Karol DiBello; Banjo/Guitar: Mark Stewart; Piano: Catherine Matejka
Cast
Jake
Ensemble
The Show Boat Ensemble
Nov 06, 1995 - Jan 05, 1997
Swings:
Sherrita Duran
, Jeffery Ferguson
, Ron Gibbs
, Kathi Gillmore
, Conny Sasfai
, Peggy Taphorn
and Ann Van Cleave
Understudies:
Renee Bergeron
(Kim), Michelle Dawson
(Magnolia), Sherrita Duran
(Ethel), Kathi Gillmore
(Fan on the Levee), Roberta Gumbel
(Julie), Fred Love
(Gaylord Ravenal), Kimberley Michaels
(Julie, Balcony Soloist), Amy Jo Phillips
(Queenie), Darcy Pulliam
(Parthy Ann Hawks, Landlady, Mother Superior, Old Lady on the Levee), Conny Sasfai
(Fan on the Levee), Louise St. Cyr
(Balcony Soloist), Katherine Valentine
(Magnolia) and Ann Van Cleave
(Ellie, Lottie)
Act 1
Sung By
Stevedores, Gals and Townspeople
Cap'n Andy's Ballyhoo
Cap'n Andy, Parthy Ann Hawks, the Showboat Troupe, Stevedores, Gals 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
Till Good Luck Comes My Way
Gaylord Ravenal, Pete, Frank and Townsmen
Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun
Queenie, Stevedores and Gals
I Have the Room Above Her
Gaylord Ravenal and Magnolia
Life Upon the Wicked Stage
Ellie and Townswomen
Queenie's Ballyhoo
Queenie, Stevedores and Gals
You Are Love
Gaylord Ravenal and Magnolia
The Wedding Celebration
Company
Act 2
Sung By
Why Do I Love You?
Parthy Ann Hawks and Company
Dandies on Parade
City Folk
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Choir
Ol' Man River
(Reprise)
Joe
Julie
Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
(Reprise)
Magnolia
Frank and Ellie
Magnolia and Ensemble
Dance Away the Night
Magnolia
Kim's Charleston
Kim, Parthy Ann Hawks and Company
Act Two Finale
Joe and Company
Tony Award®
Best Revival of a Musical
1995 Winner
Produced by Livent, Inc.
Produced by Livent, Inc.
Best Actor in a Musical
Best Actress in a Musical
1995 Nominee
Rebecca Luker
Rebecca Luker
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1995 Winner
Gretha Boston
Gretha Boston
Best Costume Design
1995 Winner
Costume Design by Florence Klotz
Costume Design by Florence Klotz
Best Choreography
1995 Winner
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
Best Direction of a Musical
1995 Winner
Directed by Harold Prince
Directed by Harold Prince
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Musical
1995 Winner
Produced by Livent, Inc.
Produced by Livent, Inc.
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Outstanding Director of a Musical
1995 Winner
Directed by Harold Prince
Directed by Harold Prince
Outstanding Costume Design
1995 Winner
Costume Design by Florence Klotz
Costume Design by Florence Klotz
Outstanding Lighting Design
1995 Winner
Lighting Design by Richard Pilbrow
Lighting Design by Richard Pilbrow
Outstanding Set Design
1995 Winner
Scenic Design by Eugene Lee
Scenic Design by Eugene Lee
| Week Ending | Gross | % Gross Pot. | Attendance | % Capacity | # Previews | # Perf. |
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Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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