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| − | + | ''[[Show Boat]]'' is a musical in two acts by Jerome Kern (1885–1945)[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Kern] and Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960) [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Hammerstein_II]. | |
== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
| − | Based on a 1926 novel of the same name by [[Edna Ferber]]. | + | |
| + | Based on a 1926 novel of the same name by [[Edna Ferber]], it is generally considered to be the first true American "musical play". The show opened on Broadway at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on December 27, 1927, where it ran for a year and a half. | ||
==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | 1963: [[Anthony Farmer]] directed and designed a production for [[JODS]], with [[Inia | + | 1963: [[Anthony Farmer]] directed and designed a production for [[JODS]], with [[Inia Te Wiata]], [[Marie van Zyl]], [[Olive King]], [[Ronnie Shelton]], [[Shirley Arden]] and the [[Carpedium Choir]] at the [[Civic Theatre]]. |
1964: [[JODS]] repeated the production at [[The Civic]], and then took it to the [[Alhambra Theatre]], [[African Theatre]]’s Cape Town venue, where the [[Eoan Group]] replaced the [[Capedium Choir]]. | 1964: [[JODS]] repeated the production at [[The Civic]], and then took it to the [[Alhambra Theatre]], [[African Theatre]]’s Cape Town venue, where the [[Eoan Group]] replaced the [[Capedium Choir]]. | ||
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| + | 1969: Presented by the [[Queenstown Theatrical Society]]. | ||
1971: Staged by the [[Port Elizabeth Gilbert and Sullivan Society]] in 1971. | 1971: Staged by the [[Port Elizabeth Gilbert and Sullivan Society]] in 1971. | ||
| − | 1979: Presented by [[CAPAB]] Music opening 13 October at the Nico Malan Opera House, directed by [[David Matheson]] with [[Suzanne Davies]], [[Jean Dell]], [[Sharon Lynne]], [[Philip Godawa]], [[Betty Mthombeni]], [[Tom St Clair-Laing]], [[Paddy Canavan]]. Musical director [[Gerry Bosman]], | + | 1975: Presented by the [[East London Light Operatic Society]] at the [[Guild Theatre]], directed by [[Mary Kockott]], musical direction by [[Mavis Woods]], choreography by [[Val Clur]]. With [[Andrew Hart]], [[Steven Busa]], [[Denise Archer]], [[Yvonne Hartley]], [[Jimmy Hagerty]], [[Val Clur]], [[Michael Ormston]], [[Robin Emslie]], [[Malcolm Rothman]], [[Hazel Pretorius]], [[Fiona Briceland]], [[Alistair Gray]], [[Bruce Hunter]], [[Paul Kane]], [[Sheryll Durant]], [[Gavin Fernie]], [[Larry Marshall]], [[Phil Viljoen]], [[Lorna Paterson]]. |
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| + | 1978: Presented by [[CAPAB Opera]]. | ||
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| + | 1979: Presented by [[CAPAB]] Music opening 13 October at the Nico Malan Opera House, directed by [[David Matheson]] with [[Gé Korsten]] and [[Joel Thomas]], [[Suzanne Davies]], [[Jean Dell]], [[Sharon Lynne]], [[Philip Godawa]], [[Betty Mthombeni]], [[Tom St Clair-Laing]], [[Paddy Canavan]] and others. Musical director [[Gerry Bosman]], choreography by [[Audrey Turner]], sets by [[Bruno Santini]], costumes by [[Penny Simpson]], lighting by [[John T. Baker]]. | ||
| − | 1984: Directed by [[Anthony Farmer]] for [[PACT]] at the [[Pretoria State Theatre]] in December, with [[Bess Arlene]], [[Mayo Miza]], with [[Ed Barrett]] and [[Pieter Niemann]] alternating the role of Gaylord Ravenals. | + | 1984: Directed by [[Anthony Farmer]] for [[PACT]] Opera at the [[Pretoria State Theatre]] in December, with [[Bess Arlene]], [[Mayo Miza]], with [[Ed Barrett]] and [[Pieter Niemann]] alternating the role of Gaylord Ravenals, [[Jo-Ann Pezarro]], [[William C Witter]], [[Mara Louw]], [[Paddy Canavan]], [[Susan Braatvedt]], [[Mayo Miza]], [[Bill Smale]], [[Bess Arlene]]. [[Chris van den Berg]], (costume designs), [[Nic Michaletos]] (set design), [[Leo Quayle]] (orchestra) [[David Moore]] (Choreography) [[Nic Michaletos]] (lighting). |
| − | + | 1994: Presented by [[PACOFS]] at the [[Sand du Plessis Theatre]] from 22 February to 10 March, directed by [[Philip Godawa]], starring [[Judy Page]], [[Sanet Allen]], [[John Hussey]], [[Phillip Kotze]], [[Pinkie Mtshali]] and others. Choreography by [[Brian Hill]], set designed by [[Keith Anderson]]. | |
| − | 2014: The [[Cape Town Opera]] version was revived for a short season in Cape Town, once more directed by [[Janice Honeyman]] with the same creative team, and went on tour to the UK. | + | 2005: [[Cape Town Opera]]'s South African rendition of the play was first premiered by [[Cape Town Opera]] in Cape Town, directed by [[Janice Honeyman]], with [[Mannie Manim]] (lighting designer), [[Johan Engels]] (set and costume designer) and [[Timothy le Roux]] (choreographer), with [[Birrie le Roux]] assisting with additional costume design. The cast included [[Anton Luitingh]]/[[Pieter Tredoux]] (Steve/Jeb/Jim), [[Mauro Faraoni]] (Pete), [[Stella Magaba]] (Queenie), [[David Bennie]] (Windy), [[Mike Huff]] ("Capt. Andy"), [[Malcolm Terrey]] (alt. "Capt Andy"), [[Diane Wilson]]/[[Elizabeth Frandsen]] (Parthy), [[Maggie Benedict]] (Child), [[Genevieve Benny]] (Julie), [[Catherine Daymond]]/[[Dominique Paccaut]] (Ellie), [[Grant Almirall]] (Frank), [[Brad Drummer]] (Gaylord Ravenal), [[Graham Clarke]] (Sherriff Vallon), [[Angela Kerrison]]/[[Lindy Abromowitz]] (Magnolia), [[Kaiser Nkosi]]/[[Otto Maidi]] (Joe), [[Vuyisile Hlaka]]/[[Quintin Booysen]] (Rubberface), [[James Skinner]] (Backwoodsman), [[Albert Horne]] (Jake) and others. The show then went on to travel widely, including Norway, Sweden Germany and France, for a number of seasons. |
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| + | 2014: The [[Cape Town Opera]] version was revived for a short season in Cape Town, once more directed by [[Janice Honeyman]] with the same creative team, and went on tour to the UK. The cast included [[Nobuntu Mpahlaza]] (as Queenie). | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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| + | ''[[Show Boat]]'', Entry in the [[South African Musical Theatre Archive]][https://samusicals.wordpress.com/show-boat/] | ||
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| + | [[ESAT Bibliography Tra-Tz|Tucker]], 1997. 177-8. | ||
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| + | Theatre programme of the 1963 production held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: THEATRE PROGRAMMES]: 2016. 45. 157. | ||
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''Show Boat'' theatre programme, [[CAPAB]] 1979. | ''Show Boat'' theatre programme, [[CAPAB]] 1979. | ||
| + | Material held by [[NELM]] re [[PACT]] Opera producion, 1984. | ||
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| + | [[Cape Town Opera]] theate programme, 2005. | ||
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| + | [[Arts Theatre Club]] archive held by [[George Mountjoy]]. | ||
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:35, 11 July 2024
Show Boat is a musical in two acts by Jerome Kern (1885–1945)[1] and Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960) [2].
Contents
The original text
Based on a 1926 novel of the same name by Edna Ferber, it is generally considered to be the first true American "musical play". The show opened on Broadway at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on December 27, 1927, where it ran for a year and a half.
Translations and adaptations
Janice Honeyman devised a local South African rendition of the play in 2005.
Performance history in South Africa
1963: Anthony Farmer directed and designed a production for JODS, with Inia Te Wiata, Marie van Zyl, Olive King, Ronnie Shelton, Shirley Arden and the Carpedium Choir at the Civic Theatre.
1964: JODS repeated the production at The Civic, and then took it to the Alhambra Theatre, African Theatre’s Cape Town venue, where the Eoan Group replaced the Capedium Choir.
1969: Presented by the Queenstown Theatrical Society.
1971: Staged by the Port Elizabeth Gilbert and Sullivan Society in 1971.
1975: Presented by the East London Light Operatic Society at the Guild Theatre, directed by Mary Kockott, musical direction by Mavis Woods, choreography by Val Clur. With Andrew Hart, Steven Busa, Denise Archer, Yvonne Hartley, Jimmy Hagerty, Val Clur, Michael Ormston, Robin Emslie, Malcolm Rothman, Hazel Pretorius, Fiona Briceland, Alistair Gray, Bruce Hunter, Paul Kane, Sheryll Durant, Gavin Fernie, Larry Marshall, Phil Viljoen, Lorna Paterson.
1978: Presented by CAPAB Opera.
1979: Presented by CAPAB Music opening 13 October at the Nico Malan Opera House, directed by David Matheson with Gé Korsten and Joel Thomas, Suzanne Davies, Jean Dell, Sharon Lynne, Philip Godawa, Betty Mthombeni, Tom St Clair-Laing, Paddy Canavan and others. Musical director Gerry Bosman, choreography by Audrey Turner, sets by Bruno Santini, costumes by Penny Simpson, lighting by John T. Baker.
1984: Directed by Anthony Farmer for PACT Opera at the Pretoria State Theatre in December, with Bess Arlene, Mayo Miza, with Ed Barrett and Pieter Niemann alternating the role of Gaylord Ravenals, Jo-Ann Pezarro, William C Witter, Mara Louw, Paddy Canavan, Susan Braatvedt, Mayo Miza, Bill Smale, Bess Arlene. Chris van den Berg, (costume designs), Nic Michaletos (set design), Leo Quayle (orchestra) David Moore (Choreography) Nic Michaletos (lighting).
1994: Presented by PACOFS at the Sand du Plessis Theatre from 22 February to 10 March, directed by Philip Godawa, starring Judy Page, Sanet Allen, John Hussey, Phillip Kotze, Pinkie Mtshali and others. Choreography by Brian Hill, set designed by Keith Anderson.
2005: Cape Town Opera's South African rendition of the play was first premiered by Cape Town Opera in Cape Town, directed by Janice Honeyman, with Mannie Manim (lighting designer), Johan Engels (set and costume designer) and Timothy le Roux (choreographer), with Birrie le Roux assisting with additional costume design. The cast included Anton Luitingh/Pieter Tredoux (Steve/Jeb/Jim), Mauro Faraoni (Pete), Stella Magaba (Queenie), David Bennie (Windy), Mike Huff ("Capt. Andy"), Malcolm Terrey (alt. "Capt Andy"), Diane Wilson/Elizabeth Frandsen (Parthy), Maggie Benedict (Child), Genevieve Benny (Julie), Catherine Daymond/Dominique Paccaut (Ellie), Grant Almirall (Frank), Brad Drummer (Gaylord Ravenal), Graham Clarke (Sherriff Vallon), Angela Kerrison/Lindy Abromowitz (Magnolia), Kaiser Nkosi/Otto Maidi (Joe), Vuyisile Hlaka/Quintin Booysen (Rubberface), James Skinner (Backwoodsman), Albert Horne (Jake) and others. The show then went on to travel widely, including Norway, Sweden Germany and France, for a number of seasons.
2014: The Cape Town Opera version was revived for a short season in Cape Town, once more directed by Janice Honeyman with the same creative team, and went on tour to the UK. The cast included Nobuntu Mpahlaza (as Queenie).
Sources
Show Boat, Entry in the South African Musical Theatre Archive[3]
Tucker, 1997. 177-8.
Theatre programme of the 1963 production held by NELM: [Collection: THEATRE PROGRAMMES]: 2016. 45. 157.
Show Boat theatre programme, CAPAB 1979.
Material held by NELM re PACT Opera producion, 1984.
Cape Town Opera theate programme, 2005.
Arts Theatre Club archive held by George Mountjoy.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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