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South Pacific
This musical, set during WWII, premiered on Broadway in 1949 & ran for 1,925 performances, winning 10 Tonys. Mary Martin & Enzio Pinza were the stars.The revival in 2008 won 7 Tonys. In 1958, a movie was made, starring Mitzi Gaynor & Rossaro Brazzi. The plot is based on James Michener's novel, "Tales of the South Pacific". The story involves an American nurse who falls in love with a middle aged expatriate French plantation owner,but she struggles to accept his mixed race children. A secondary romance between a U.S.lieutenant and a Tonkinese woman explores his fears of the social consequences should he marry her. Several of the memorable songs from this show are: "Some Enchanted Evening","Younger than Springtime" and "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair". A romantic story with a powerful message.
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LocationMielke Arts Center (View)
5649 Airport Road
Shawano, WI 54166
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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