Show Boat

First Preview: Jul 06, 2019

Opening Date: Jul 06, 2019

Closing Date: Aug 24, 2019

Running Time: 03:00

https://glimmerglass.org/events/show-boat/

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Glimmerglass Festival

Alice Busch Opera Theatre Box 191 Cooperstown, NY 13326

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As the Cotton Blossom docks at Natchez, Mississippi, follow Cap'n Andy Hawks and his extended family on a journey of love and heartbreak.

Revolutionary for its exploration of serious themes such as racism, Show Boat blends humanity and humor with plenty of hit tunes including "Ol' Man River," "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" and "Make Believe."

“Show Boat is based on the classic novel by Pulitzer-Prize winning author Edna Ferber. Her story took a clear-eyed, revolutionary look at the sprawling, messy society of the post-Emancipation years, the Industrial Revolution, and the conflicts between the North and South—issues still with us today. Kern wrapped it in joyous and heart-breaking songs that have become part of the fabric of our lives" - – Francesca Zambello, director

Part of Glimmerglass Festival 2019

Age Guidance: 13

Show Notes: 1 Intermission

Audience Advisory:

Most performances SOLD OUT Presented in English with projected English text.

Performance Schedule:

FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Saturday, July 20, 1:30 p.m
Monday, July 22, 1:30 p.m
Sunday, July 28, 1:30 p.m
Thursday, August 1, 7:30 p.m
Saturday, August 3, 8:00 p.m
Monday, August 5, 1:30 p.m
Sunday, August 11, 1:30 p.m
Thursday, August 15, 7:30 p.m
Saturday, August 17, 1:30 p.m
Tuesday, August 20, 1:30 p.m
Saturday, August 24, 1:30 p.m

Music

Jerome Kern

Lyrics

Oscar Hammerstein II

Book

Oscar Hammerstein II

Director

Francesca Zambello, James Lowe, Conductor

Written by

Based on the classic novel by Pulitzer-Prize winning author Edna Ferber

Choreography

Eric Sean Fogel

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Assisted Listening System

Assisted listening devices are complimentary and may be picked up at the Audience Services Desk at the front of the theater one hour prior to the performance. Headphones, earbuds and neck loops are offered to connect to our receivers

Directions Driving

New York City is about a four-hour drive from The Glimmerglass Festival.87 North to ALBANY (approx. 120 miles – depending on where you get on 87)-90 West (NYS THRUWAY)to exit 25A toward Schenectady/Binghamton (10 miles)-88 West to EXIT 24 for US 20/Duanesburg (5 miles)-20 West to RT 80/ SPRINGFIELD CENTER (45 Miles)-Turn Left onto RT 80 SOUTH-Drive 2 MILES south on 80. -GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL on LEFT

Elevator\Escalator

No elevator to the second level of the theater.

Parking

General parking is located across the street from the Alice Busch Opera Theater. Handicapped parking is available on the same side of the street as the theater, and golf cart shuttles travel from the handicapped parking area to the front of the theater

Restroom

Family and handicapped-accessible bathrooms are available.

Telephone

None on premises

Translation

Interpreters and braille programs are available if requested in advance. Please contact the Box Office at (607) 547-2255 at least three weeks in advance of your visit

Visual Assistance

Large-print program books are available upon request. Supertitles with English translations are provided for all subscription-based operas. The lyrics for musicals are also projected above the stage.