Show Boat
Synopsis
Hammerstein and Kern’s Show Boat is a true classic of American musical theater - a tale of life on the Mississippi from the 1880s to the 1920s is both a poignant love story and a powerful reminder of the bitter legacy of racism. The exuberant production from the San Francisco Opera features songbook classics such as “Ol’ Man River” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man”.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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San Francisco Opera: Show Boat
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesca Zambello
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern
- Original Title
- Show Boat
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesca Zambello
Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern
Department Leadership Roster
Francesca Zambello
Director
Oscar Hammerstein II
Writer
Jerome Kern
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Show Boat
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What is Show Boat about?
Hammerstein and Kern’s Show Boat is a true classic of American musical theater - a tale of life on the Mississippi from the 1880s to the 1920s is both a poignant love story and a powerful reminder of the bitter legacy of racism. The exuberant production from the San Francisco Opera features songbook classics such as “Ol’ Man River” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man”.
Who directed Show Boat?
Show Boat was directed by Francesca Zambello.
Who stars in Show Boat?
The principal cast of Show Boat includes Heidi Stober, Michael Todd Simpson, Bill Irwin, Patricia Racette, Morris Robinson.
When was Show Boat released and how long is it?
Show Boat was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 57m.