| South Pacific musical is not what it seems to be. | | | | war to commit to each other? How do they deal |
| It’s neither a complete war story nor a total | | | | with racism? These are some questions that will |
| love story. It’s an interwoven tale of two | | | | be answered at the Vivian Beamont Theater. |
| couples who are caught in the web of war wrath | | | | South Pacific musical is no ordinary show. It has |
| and their own prejudices. They are people who | | | | won a Pulitzer and four Tony Awards. Besides, |
| want to love and commit, but are held back by | | | | there are talented people like Richard Rodgers and |
| their own thoughts that arise out of racism. | | | | Oscar Hammerstein II behind the production of |
| The South Pacific Musical Set | | | | the show, not to forget the entire creative crew |
| Inspired by the terrific work of James A. | | | | which has left no stone unturned to make this |
| Michener, South Pacific musical is a depiction of | | | | show one of the greatest musicals of Broadway. |
| two short stories taken from his book “Tales | | | | There’s even a tour going on for the UK |
| of the South Pacific.” The show was first | | | | production of this show. The tour started in 2007 |
| shown in 1949 at the Majestic Theater. It created | | | | from the Blackpool Grand Theater. It will end in |
| waves then! At present, the show is running at | | | | July 2008 at the Cardiff New Theater. The star |
| Vivian Beamont Theater since April 4, 2008. Even | | | | cast of the tour show includes Helena Blackman |
| today, it is drawing a huge audience. A movie has | | | | playing the role of Nellie and Dave Willetts playing |
| also been made from this musical. A concert | | | | the role of Emile. Martin Dodd and Peter Frosdick |
| version of this show was held at the Carnegie Hall | | | | have produced the show, while Julian Woolford |
| in 2005. | | | | has directed it. Chris Hocking has given wonderful |
| The lead pair of the current version of South | | | | choreography. |
| Pacific musical includes Kellie O’Hara in the role | | | | South Pacific musical contains songs like |
| of Nellie, who is a US Navy nurse. She falls in love | | | | “Some Enchanted Evening”, “Bali |
| with Emile de Becque, a plantation owner in the | | | | Hai”, and “Nothing like a Dame.” These |
| play. The character of Lt. Joe Cable is played by | | | | songs have the power to stir your senses. They |
| Mathew Morrison. This character falls for a young | | | | have been created by the equally powerful duo, |
| local Liat. The story is built on the backdrop of | | | | Rodgers and Hammerstein! |
| World War II. | | | | So, get ready to experience war live on stage! |
| War affects every aspect of people’s lives. It | | | | No, you won’t be injured nor would you cry. |
| also affects love. So, when both these couples | | | | Instead, you’ll be left completely entertained |
| plan to commit and start a new life with each | | | | and pondering over how small issues can crop up |
| other, it’s war that comes in between them. | | | | in human minds and turn into something as serious |
| Can the couples overcome the aftereffects of | | | | as war! |