The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians Stated That Show Boat Is Perhaps the Most

FUN FACTS

·  The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians stated that Show Boat is “perhaps the most successful and influential Broadway musical play ever written.”

·  Originally from Northern California, Elizabeth Broadhurst played Grace in the 30th Anniversary National Tour of Annie. Both she and Christopher Vettel were in the tour from its opening in July of 2005 until its close in March of 2007. Christopher played Bert Healy. They played Madison Square Garden for a month, during which Miss Hannigan was played by Kathy Lee Gifford.

·  Mr. Peyton, you owe Erin West a Cadillac! Erin’s high school chemistry teacher in Russellville, Arkansas, was so adamant that she should prepare to be a “good housewife” rather than pursue musical theatre, that he told her “Erin, if you ever become an actress, I’ll buy you a Cadillac!” Although shocked at his disapproval of her dream, Erin told him she’d be back to get that car someday.

·  This is the third Show Boat at Beef & Boards for Doug King, who marked his 20th anniversary with our theatre in 2007. It’s his second time playing Frank Shultz – on of his favorite roles.

·  Ten-year-old Claire Cassidy made her debut at Beef & Boards last year as a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz. Since that show, she’s been in four local productions, including: Ruthless, Hooray For Hollywood, Jane Eyre and Home For The Holidays.

·  Magnolia's daughter was born when the Cotton Blossom was at the convergence of the states of Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri. Hence her name: “Kim.”

·  This is Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s fifth production of Show Boat. Other seasons with this landmark musical included: 1982, 1989, 1994 and 2000.