SOUTH PACIFIC'S David Pittsinger Dishes on Broadway and Opera Double Duty

Broadway Bass-Baritone David Pittsinger recently talked to the New York Times about his uniquely demanding schedule. Pittsinger is currently performing eight times per week in the Tony Award-winning revivial of South Pacific at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as Emile de Becque as well as portraying the ghost' of Hamelt's father in "Hamlet" at the Metropolitan Opera.  more »

SOUTH PACIFIC Lands in San Antonio

Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical South Pacific opened a 5-night stand in San Antonio's Majestic Theatre Tuesday evening. Winner of seven Tony Awards, the 1949 musical is currently enjoying a lively revival on Broadway and is touring the US as a part of Broadway Across America.  more »

SOUTH PACIFIC to Close on Broadway August 22

Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, will end its record-breaking run at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Sunday, August 22. By the time it ends its long run in August SOUTH PACIFIC will have played 1000 performances and 37 previews, making it the longest-running Broadway revival of any of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals.  more »

Pittsinger Returns to SOUTH PACIFIC as Emile de Becque 2/2 - 3/21

Bass-Baritone David Pittsinger returns to the role of Emile de Becque in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, for a seven week period beginning Tuesday, February 2nd through Sunday, March 21, 2010. The production's current Emile de Becque, baritone Paulo Szot, leaves the musical on Jan. 24 to prepare for his Metropolitan Opera debut in their new production of Shostakovich's The Nose. He returns to South Pacific on March 30, 2010.  more »

David Pittsinger Returns to SOUTH PACIFIC as Emile de Becque for Limited Engagement, 2/2 - 3/21

Bass-Baritone David Pittsinger returns to the role of Emile de Becque in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, for a seven week period beginning Tuesday, February 2nd through Sunday, March 21, 2010. The production's current Emile de Becque, baritone Paulo Szot, leaves the musical on Jan. 24 to prepare for his Metropolitan Opera debut in their new production of Shostakovich's The Nose. He returns to South Pacific on March 30, 2010.  more »

Laura Osnes Re-Joins SOUTH PACIFIC; Kelli O'Hara Takes Final Bow Jan. 3

Laura Osnes will return to the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, beginning Tuesday, January 5 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Kelli O'Hara, who originated the role in the production, will play her last performance on Sunday, January 3.  more »

RIALTO CHATTER: Lincoln Center Terminates Contract of Accused 'PACIFIC' Stage Manager

CBS News reports that Lincoln Center has terminated the contract of Michael Brunner, the stage manager for the Tony Winning SOUTH PACIFIC, that has been accused of recording a video of an actress disrobing in a dressing room.  more »

RIALTO CHATTER: 'PACIFIC' Stage Manager Arrested In Voyeurism Charge

The New York Post is reporting that a Lincoln Center stage manager for the Tony Winning SOUTH PACIFIC has been accused recording a video of an actress disrobing in a dressing room.  more »

Kelli O'Hara Returns To SOUTH PACIFIC, 10/13

On Tuesday, October 13 Kelli O'Hara returns to the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.  more »

Kelli O'Hara and Greg Naughton Announce Son's Birth!

It's a boy for Kelli O'Hara, three-time Tony nominee who is currently on maternity leave from Lincoln Center Theater's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific. On Saturday (June 27) Kelli and her husband, Greg Naughton, welcomed Owen James weighing in at 7 lbs 3 ounces. He is the couple's first child.  more »

LCT's Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC Plays 500th Show 6/13

Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, will play its 500th performance this Saturday night, June 13, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.  more »

Tony Winner Paulo Szot 'Sails Back' to SOUTH PACIFIC 4/14

SOUTH PACIFIC star Paulo Szot, who won the Tony for his performance as Emile de Becque and was on leave starring in a production of Carmen for Opera Toulouse returns tonight, Tuesday, April 14.  more »

Photo Flash: Osnes And Pittsinger In SOUTH PACIFIC

Laura Osnes and David Pittsinger joined the cast of Lincoln Center's SOUTH PACIFIC on March 10. The pair took over for Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot in the Tony Award-winning Rodgers & Hammerstein musical.  more »

Photo Coverage: Mitzi Gaynor Celebrates SOUTH PACIFIC at Barnes & Noble

Original and current South Pacific stars joined together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the original, Tony Award winning Broadway production; the 50th anniversary of the Academy Award winning movie adaptation; and the 1st year anniversary of Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning Broadway revival.  more »

SOUTH PACIFIC Star Osnes Chats Bdwy Roles with St. Paul Tribune

Laura Osnes has assumed the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush replacing Kelli O'Hara in the Tony winning Revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific.  more »

Osnes & Pittsinger Sail To SOUTH PACIFIC March 10

Tonight (March 10) Laura Osnes will assume the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush replacing Kelli O'Hara and David Pittsinger will again take over the role of Emile de Becque.  more »

Osnes & Pittsinger Join SOUTH PACIFIC March 10

Tomorrow night (March 10) Laura Osnes will assume the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush replacing Kelli O'Hara and David Pittsinger will again take over the role of Emile de Becque.  more »

Mom-to-Be O'Hara To 'Sail' From SOUTH PACIFIC March 7

Kelli O'Hara, the Tony nominated star of South Pacific is has a new "production" in the works that will demand she take leave from the Lincoln Center hit starting in March, she is expecting her first child with husband Greg Naughton. The star's web site now lists March 7, 2009 as her final performance.  more »

Laura Osnes to Sail into SOUTH PACIFIC Replacing Kelli O'Hara Starting March 7; O'Hara to Return in October

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Director) has announced that Laura Osnes will assume the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush in its Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, beginning Tuesday, March 10 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.  more »

Photo Coverage: Danny Burstein Joins Sardi's Wall of Fame

Danny Burstein who received a Tony nomination and an Outer Critics Circle Award for his performance as Luther Billis in the current Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC was honored with a Sardi's caricature on Tuesday, Feb. 3. BWW joined the fun as the Broadway favorite viewed his portrait at Sardi's, Sardi's Restaurant is located at 234 West 44th Street.  more »

SOUTH PACIFIC'S Burstein Honored with Sardi's Caricature on 2/3

Danny Burstein who received a Tony nomination and an Outer Critics Circle Award for his performance as Luther Billis in the current Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC will be honored with a Sardi's caricature on Tuesday, Feb. 3  more »

Mom-to-Be O'Hara To 'Sail' From SOUTH PACIFIC March 1

Kelli O'Hara, the Tony nominated star of South Pacific is has a new "production" in the works that will demand she take leave from the Lincoln Center hit starting in March, she is expecting her first child with husband Greg Naughton. The star's web site now lists March 1, 2009 as her final performance.  more »

Photo Flash: David Pittsinger in SOUTH PACIFIC

Bass-Baritone David Pittsinger has assumed the role of Emile de Becque in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater for a limited time. He has stepped in for the production's current Emile de Becque, Tony Winning baritone Paulo Szot, who had to leave the musical to honor two previously scheduled opera commitments.  more »

Opera Star David Pittsinger to Fill in for Szot in SOUTH PACIFIC for 8 & 5 Week Stints

Bass-Baritone David Pittsinger will assume the role of Emile de Becque in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, during two upcoming periods when the production's current Emile de Becque, baritone Paulo Szot, leaves the musical to honor two previously scheduled opera commitments.  more »

Photo Coverage: SOUTH PACIFIC Welcomes Edith Shain

Edith Shain, the nurse in the iconic kissing photo taken in Times Square the day World War II ended, had 'some enchanted evening' when she visited the Tony Award winning Broadway revival of "South Pacific" and met the ?sailors' from the cast, Sunday November 9, 2 PM, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Center.  more »