Show Boat Productions
Goodspeed Musicals
Goodspeed Opera House
6 Main Street
East Haddam, CT 06423
Jul. 1, 2011 - Sep. 17, 2011
Come aboard for an epic American musical! A sweeping tale spanning four decades, Show Boat is a journey into the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations of show folk on the mighty Mississippi River. Jerome Kern’s masterpiece is a treasure trove of unforgettable music including “Ol' Man River,” “Can’t Help Loving Dat Man,” and “You Are Love.” Don’t miss this timeless triumph of the Broadway stage!
Can't Help Lovin': Show Boat Gets One-Week Extension at Goodspeed Opera House
Goodspeed Musicals' new production of the landmark musical Show Boat will keep rolling along for eight added performances, now to Sept. 17. The revival began previews July 1, and by July 5 high ticket demand prompted the extension at Goodspeed Opera House.
Reviews
"Small boat, big show"The Wall Street Journal, August 5
"Show Boat docks at Goodspeed"
Reminder, August 8
"Captain Ruggiero Takes Us on a Smooth River Voyage"
Connecticut Arts Connection, July 31
"Goodspeed Musicals sets sail with a triumphant Show Boat"
Broadway World, August 1
"Goodspeed stages a splendid Show Boat"
The Day, August 1
"Sometime smaller is better"
In The Spotlight, July 28
"A Show Boat for the rest of us. Get on Baord!"
Hartford Courant, July 28
"Goodspeed's Show Boat is snug and expansive in intimate new production"
Hartford Arts Examiner, July 28
"Show Boat:" Thinking Big, Yet Intimate
Hartford Courant, July 10
Goodspeed's "Show Boat" keeps a classic afloat
The Day, July 2
How to build a "Show Boat" at the Goodspeed Opera House
The Day, July 2
"Show Boat" Given New Intimate Approach"
News Times, July 12
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8500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
Spanning the years 1880 to 1927, this lyrical masterpiece concerns the lives, loves, and heartbreaks of three generations of show folk on the Mississippi. SHOW BOAT is a sweeping tale of enduring love and devastating hatred, illuminating through unforgettable music the cruelty of prejudice - and the beauty of romance. SHOW BOAT is a musical epic, a classic theatre event not to be missed.
