Show Boat

Set along the Mississippi River between the 1880s and the 1920s, this musical production explores the intersection of a romantic relationship and the systemic impact of racism. The story follows various characters navigating life and love during this era, featuring well-known songs including Ol’ Man River and Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man.

This 2015 production was directed by Francesca Zambello and based on a screenplay by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II. The film has a runtime of 177 minutes and features a cast including Heidi Stober as Magnolia Hawks, Michael Todd Simpson as Gaylord Ravenal, and Bill Irwin as Cap'n Andy Hawks. Other prominent roles are played by Patricia Racette as Julie La Verne, Morris Robinson as Joe, and Angela Renée Simpson as Queenie. This version is a recording of a performance by the San Francisco Opera.