Synopsis:
This legendary musical follows the Hawks family and their Mississippi River show boat from the 1870s to the 1920s. The story focuses on the tempestuous romance between young Magnolia and Gaylord Ravenal, a charming gambler who weds, then abandons her. We also meet Julie, a mulatto singer passing for white, whose racial background threatens her career. Score includes "Ol' Man River," "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man," "Make Believe," "Bill" and "Why Do I Love You?"
Show Dates:
Performances from 04 May 2013
Closing 26 May 2013
Tickets:
Pricing: $25 and up
Box Office: 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600
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Theatre Information:
Kennedy Center - Opera House
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20566
US
Genre:
Musical
Cast List:
Andriana Chuchman
Jennifer Holloway
Michael Todd Simpson
Rod Gilfry
Alyson Cambridge
Talise Trevigne
Morris Robinson
Soloman Howard
Angela Renée Simpson
Gwendolyn Brown
Bernie Yvon
Kate Loprest
Lara Teeter
Wynn Harmon
Cindy Gold
Production Credits:
Directed by Francesca Zambello
Set Design by Peter J. Davison
Costume Design by Paul Tazewell
Lighting Design by Mark McCullough
Choreography by Michelle Lynch
Other Credits:
Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein II Music by: Jerome Kern Book by: Oscar Hammerstein II; based on the novel by Edna Ferber
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