South Pacific NYC Reviews and Tickets

88%

(180 Ratings)

Positive

94%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Enchanting, Entertaining, Great singing, Delightful, Romantic

About the Show

The revival of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, starring Kelli O’Hara, tells the story of a nurse stationed on a Pacific island during World War II.

Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile. Nellie learns that the mother of his children was an island native and, unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised, refuses Emile's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, the strapping Lt. Joe Cable denies himself the fulfillment of a future with an innocent Tonkinese girl with whom he's fallen in love out of the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile is recruited to accompany Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe's life, Nellie realizes that life is too short not to seize her own chance for happiness, thus confronting and conquering her prejudices.

Show-Score Member Reviews (180)

Enchanting, Great staging, Absorbing

See it if you love a beautiful production of a good old fashioned R&H musical. Hear score with a full orchestra. Beautiful singing and staging.

Don't see it if think a musical about social culture of the WWII era is dated. If you don't like beautiful melodies, and a well-sung score don't go.

Ambitious, Entertaining, Epic, Slow, Romantic

See it if You love Rodgers & Hammerstein and want to see a lavish production of one of their works.

Don't see it if You're not a fan of this show. It can be kind of tedious.

Dated, Intelligent

See it if You like the classics, but be careful; the production will depend on how it has been "modernized." Lincoln Center version missed the mark.

Don't see it if You are not impressed by the classics.

Great singing, Great staging, Great acting, Classic

See it if Lincoln Center 2010. I had never seen this show before so really enjoyed being able to see it. Still remember the shower on the stage

Don't see it if If you don't like musicals. Not don't like this one.

Enchanting, Entertaining, Great acting, Great writing

See it if you are a fan of the show. Fantastic music. Great staging and singers.

Don't see it if you can't stay Kelly O'hara doing comedy.

Dated, Great acting, Resonant, Paulo szot, Great singing

See it if 5 extra points went to Szot's voice. O'Hara, Burnstein, and this classic music are all great, but Paulo easily steals the show. Fantastic.

Don't see it if You're not a Rogers and Hammerstein fan. You're looking for modern theatre. This is the well-done classic everyone should see at least once.

Fluffy, Entertaining, Great staging

See it if You enjoy old school musical theatre and classic showtunes.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy Rodgers & Hammerstein. Some difficult subject matter re racism.

Lush, Classic, Romantic, Dated

See it if You love the classics. This production was beautiful, lush and masterful.

Don't see it if You're not ready to confront somewhat racist/offensive themes and stereotypes from the times.

South Pacific NYC Reviews and Tickets

About the Show

Show-Score Member Reviews (180)

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