Better than average
by Toothpickjohnny on 2/16/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoThis show was entertaining and enjoyable. South pacific was no miss Saigon, which I would give 5 stars. This gets 4.
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SOUTH PACIFIC is based on James Michener's Pulitzer Prize winning book Tales of the South Pacific, Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC has music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, a book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan. "Simply Wonderful Beguiling Theatrical Magic!" hails the New York Post for Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC. This breathtaking new production of SOUTH PACIFIC is based on the 2008 Tony Award® winning Lincoln Center Theater production, directed by Bartlett Sher. Set on a tropical island during World War II, the musical tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and by their own prejudices. The beloved score's songs include "Some Enchanted Evening," "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair," "This Nearly Was Mine" and "There is Nothin' Like a Dame." USA Today cheers, "Gorgeous SOUTH PACIFIC doesn't just float; it soars!"
Rating: 4 out of 5 Rating: 4 out of 5 Great Show!
by ChicagoResident on 2/16/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoI wasn't familiar with the story and I still enjoyed it. Talented singers and dancers! Funny and entertaining.
Rating: 2 out of 5 South Pacific drowned
by MerlieGirl on 2/16/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoThis was a ground-breaking musical in its day, dealing with race relations as well as having the most beautiful score. Unfortunately this version seemed dated and slow and much too long. The lead, although lovely was stiff and the whole cast seemed to need a kick start. There were so few instruments in the orchestra the sound engineer should have ratched it up a few notches. Maybe it should have taken place in Afganistan. Sorry, I'm used to better theater.
Rating: 4 out of 5 A lot of fun
by LongtimeWSSFan on 2/16/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoWe thoroughly enjoyed the show. Great songs, nice staging, good singing. Sure, there were relatively minor things - the baritone's accent is spanish, not french, Nelli's accent is occasionally not so Southern, but none of those interfered with a good time. We went opening night, so we were worried that it might not be "all together", but since this was in the middle of their national tour, no problems were seen. And it's amazing how well this show has held up. We winced a lot when we saw West Side Story last summer - great show, but the dialogue is pretty dated. Here, it all seemed very normal
Rating: 4 out of 5 South Pacific was well done
by SamCic on 2/16/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoThe role of Nellie was the best I have seen including the movie and other stage productions. The Seebees were hilarious. Very enjoyable