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Show Boat (2015)

2015-06-29 · 2h 57m · EN
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Hammerstein and Kern’s Show Boat is a true classic of American musical theater - a tale of life on the Mississippi from the 1880s to the 1920s is both a poignant love story and a powerful reminder of the bitter legacy of racism. The exuberant production from the San Francisco Opera features songbook classics such as “Ol’ Man River” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man”.

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Francesca ZambelloDirector

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Heidi StoberHeidi StoberMagnolia HawksMichael Todd SimpsonMichael Todd SimpsonGaylord RavenalBill IrwinBill IrwinCap'n Andy HawksPatricia RacettePatricia RacetteJulie La VerneMorris RobinsonMorris RobinsonJoeAngela Renée SimpsonAngela Renée SimpsonQueenieHarriet Sansom HarrisHarriet Sansom HarrisParthy Ann HawksKirsten WyattKirsten WyattEllie Mae ChipleyJohn BoltonJohn BoltonFrank Schultz

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MusicalBroadwayOpera

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Genre affinityMusicTheme affinityMusical · Broadway · OperaPacingLongDirector preference407758Actor preference103292 · 942119 · 670229Country preferenceUs

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What is Show Boat about?

Hammerstein and Kern’s Show Boat is a true classic of American musical theater - a tale of life on the Mississippi from the 1880s to the 1920s is both a poignant love story and a powerful reminder of the bitter legacy of racism. The exuberant production from the San Francisco Opera features songbook classics such as “Ol’ Man River” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man”.

How long is Show Boat?

Show Boat has a runtime of 177 minutes.