Posts Tagged ‘South Pacific’
Music and Message in ‘South Pacific’ Rich, Provocative after 70 Years
“There is nothing like a dame,” and there is nothing like a musical to send a strong message on racism and stereotypes. SDMT’s strong staging of “South Pacific” celebrates the 70-year-old classic…
Read MoreFerruccio Furlanetto Fabulous in Concert with Orchestra
Saturday’s Copley Symphony Hall audience fell in love with celebrated Italian opera bass Ferruccio Furlanetto in his exceptional concert with full orchestra . . .
Read MoreSan Diego Opera’s Favorite Villain Returns in ‘Tosca’
Bass baritone Greer Grimsley returns to San Diego Opera as Baron Scarpia in Puccini’s ‘Tosca,’ the company’s opening salvo in the 2016 season . . .
Read MoreWarm Enchanted Evenings
If you choose to attend one production this summer, consider Moonlight’s terrific rendering of South Pacific, the rare musical play that balances saccharine comedy with serious themes and stage craft, and an ocean of memorable songs. Even if you’ve seen the Rodgers & Hammerstein gem before, or the film, or read James Michener’s book, Tales of the South Pacific, which sparked them all, you should drive to Vista to experience this production outdoors, especially when a heat wave makes normally cool nights feel like the breezy tropics.
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