Based on the novel Show Boat by Edna Ferber.
An epic musical revealing life behind the scenes on a show boat. Magnolia falls in love with Gaylord, a river gambler, and leaves her father’s show boat to marry him in the 1880s. Years of heartbreak return her to the show boat more...
Mark Jacoby, who earned Tony® and Outer Critics' nominations for his role as Gaylord Ravenal in Show Boat, has an extensive career that includes notable performances on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in regional theater. more...
Rebecca Luker, who portrayed Magnolia in Show Boat from 1994 to 1997, earned a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the show. more...
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John McMartin, a 2009 inductee to the Theatre Hall of Fame, received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in Show Boat, among other notable Broadway credits. more...
Brian Miller, an accomplished flutist with degrees from Oberlin, Northwestern, and Juilliard, was a key performer in "Show Boat," bringing his extensive experience from ensembles like the Brooklyn Philharmonic and Broadway shows such as Disney's "Mary Poppins" to the musical's rich orchestration. more...
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Elaine Stritch, an acclaimed American actress and singer, brought her remarkable talent to Broadway, including a notable performance in the 1946 comedy Loco, just two years after her professional stage debut. more...
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Cheryl Warfield, a distinguished opera singer and arts administrator, graced the Broadway stage in Hal Prince’s Tony Award-winning revival of "Show Boat," showcasing her versatile talent beyond her acclaimed performances in Verdi and Puccini roles. more...
Awards and Nominations
1995 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Michel Bell was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Michel Bell was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Joel Blum was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Mark Jacoby was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: John McMartin was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Gretha Boston won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Rebecca Luker was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Robert Russell Bennett Orchestrator
William David Brohn Orchestrator
Florence Klotz Costume Designer
Eugene Lee Scenic Designer
Martin Levan Sound Designer
Richard Pilbrow Lighting Designer
Harold Prince Director
Susan Stroman Choreographer
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