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...
Teri Hansen, known for her versatile performances across opera, Broadway, and concert stages, starred as 'Magnolia' in Hal Prince’s Tony Award-winning production of Show Boat in London’s West End, showcasing her exceptional talent in this iconic musical. more...
Hugh Panaro, celebrated for his iconic portrayal of the Phantom in Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera, made his West End debut as Gaylord Ravenal in Harold Prince's original London company of Show Boat, a role he had also performed in both the Broadway and Toronto productions. more...
Carole Shelley, a Tony Award-winning actress known for her extensive work on Broadway, graced the stage in Show Boat, showcasing her remarkable talent in this classic musical. more...
Production Team
Harold Prince Director
Susan Stroman Choreographer
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