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...
Paul Adams, who has been a pivotal figure in the off and off-off Broadway scene since founding Emerging Artists Theatre in 1993, brings his extensive experience to the cast of Showboat, a production that highlighted his versatility and depth as a performer in this timeless classic. more...
Barbara Cook, renowned for her vocal agility and emotive interpretations, brought her celebrated talents to the stage in past productions of Showboat, adding to her illustrious career which includes a Tony Award-winning performance in The Music Man. more...
Ronald Dennis, who graced the stage in the Broadway and touring productions of Showboat, began his illustrious career in the 1960s and is best known for originating the role of Richie "Gimme the Ball" Walters in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line. more...
Margaret Hamilton, known for her iconic role as the Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz," brought her extensive acting experience to the stage in "Showboat," after having already appeared in over twenty-five films. more...
Production Team
Ronald Field Choreographer
Lawrence Kasha Director
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