Music by Richard Rodgers

Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan

Direction by Rachel Bertone

Musical Direction by David Coleman

Based on “Tales of the South Pacific,” James A. Michener's Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of short stories set on a tropical island during World War II, RMT opens its season with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific in celebration of the 75th anniversary of its Broadway opening. An enchanting and venerable musical, South Pacific centers on two love stories entangled within global conflict—between U.S. Navy nurse Nellie Forbush (Jennifer Ellis*) and French plantation owner Emile de Becque (Christopher Chew*) and American naval lieutenant Joe Cable (Blake Du Bois) and a young 

Tonkinese woman, Liat (Calico Velasco). Beyond the passion of romantic love, the formidable Bloody Mary (Lisa Yuen*) implores audiences to witness the beauty and lament for a paradise caught in the crossfire of geopolitics beyond its control, evoking contemporary reflection on racial prejudice and the devastation of war on individuals and society. 

Directed by RMT Artistic Director Rachel Bertone, the South Pacific creative team includes David Coleman (Music Director), Janie Howland (Set Designer), Frank Meissner Jr. (Lighting Designer), Johnny Cagno and Brian Simons of Emerald City Theatrical Costumes (Costume Designers), Sebastian Nixon (Sound Designer), Angie Jepson (Intimacy Director) and Jude Torres (Cultural Consultant). 

With a score including some of its legendary composer’s most luscious music ("Some Enchanted Evening," "Bali Ha'i," and "Younger Than Springtime") and fresh, hummable tunes ("There is Nothin' Like a Dame," "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair," and "Wonderful Guy"), this classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical will resonate with audiences of all ages. 

Time: 160 Minutes + 15-minute intermission

Ages: Recommended 12+ (No children under 5 will be admitted).