Considered by many historians to be the first modern musical, "Show Boat" was groundbreaking when it first premiered in 1927. The timelessly romantic musical tale follows the lives of three generations born on the Cotton Blossom as it sails the Mississippi River from the 1880s to the 1920s.
Sumayya Ali, known for her Broadway performances in Porgy and Bess and the Ragtime revival, brought her exceptional talent to the cast of Show Boat, adding to her impressive repertoire of stage and screen credits. more...
Clyde Alves, who played Tommy Caggiano in Show Boat, is an accomplished actor with notable Broadway credits, including an Astaire Award-winning performance in The Music Man. more...
Stephanie Gibson, known for her roles on Broadway such as Gabrielle in Cinderella and Cherry Sunday in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has also graced the stage in past productions of Show Boat. more...
Ta'Nika Gibson, known for her Broadway role in "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations" and her portrayal of Debbie Allen in HBO's "Winning Time," brought her extensive stage experience to the cast of "Show Boat." more...
Marcy Harriell, known for her Broadway roles in Rent, In the Heights, and Lennon, showcased her versatility in Show Boat, adding to her impressive repertoire that includes performances in Encores! Kismet and a unique role in Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. more...
Beth Kirkpatrick, who has an impressive resume including tours with Les Misérables: The 25th Anniversary Tour and The Phantom of the Opera, brought her talents to the cast of Show Boat, showcasing her diverse experience in both regional and New York theatre productions. more...
Brandon Michael Nase, a versatile performer with a rich background in musical theatre, pop, R&B, jazz, and opera, has showcased his talents in productions such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Frozen Live at the Hyperion; he also brought his dynamic presence to the role of Feuilly in Les Miserables at the Dallas Theatre Center and previously graced the stage in Show Boat. more...
Lindsay O'Neil, who graced the stage in the ensemble of the 2013 New York Philharmonic's production of "Carousel," also brought her talents to the role of Pat in "Good News" at the Goodspeed Opera House that same year. more...
Laura Osnes, who played Magnolia Hawks in Show Boat, is renowned for her extensive Broadway career, including her acclaimed performances as Nellie Forbush in South Pacific and the title role in Cinderella, for which she received a Tony Award nomination. more...
James Snyder, known for his Broadway performances in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and "If/Then," has also showcased his versatile talent in productions like "Beauty and the Beast" and "South Pacific" at Pittsburgh CLO, and now brings his extensive experience to the cast of "Show Boat." more...
Jessica Walter, known for her Emmy-winning role in Amy Prentiss and her acclaimed performances in Arrested Development, graced the stage in past Broadway productions, including a memorable appearance in the revival of Anything Goes. more...
NaTasha Yvette Williams, who graced the stage as Queenie in Show Boat, has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Waitress, and The Color Purple, and has also appeared in TV shows such as "Harlem" and "FBI". more...
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