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See South Pacific at it's meant to be seen
Tue, Apr 13, 2010 2:27 PM by James A. Rocco
I was talking to a few friends about South Pacific and I started thinking it was important that I let people know that Lincoln Center’s Production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific is not just South Pacific, this is South Pacific as it is meant to be seen.
Lincoln Center’s Production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific is sheer bliss. This tour is a once in a lifetime experience, performed with the full orchestration. In our lifetimes we will never hear this luscious score played like this again.
Bartlett Sherr’s direction pays tribute to the original while addressing contemporary minds, allowing us to revel in the splendor of a miraculous musical about war, love and the equality of all races. (Watch the video at the bottom of the page to hear more about how this astonishing production came about.)
South Pacific has been called intoxicating and sensual. It’s like taking a sip of brandy. You will be blown away by its beauty. Personally, I was spellbound by a show I know so well, heck I could almost recite the entire thing to you right now, and it seemed like an entirely fresh experience.
Can you tell I’m excited?
Lincoln Center’s Production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific will be here from Tuesday, May 4 through Sunday, May 16, 2010. It is one of the greatest American Musicals and this superlative production has been winning critical acclaim, the hearts of audiences and every theatrical award possible. Please let everyone know that THIS IS NOT SOUTH PACIFIC IN THE CHURCH BASEMENT—THIS IS SOUTH PACIFIC AS IT IS MEANT TO BE PERFORMED.
See you there,
James A. Rocco
VP Theatrical programming/Producing Artistic Director
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