"Show Boat," the cherished 1927 landmark of the American musical theater by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II, arrived at the Lyric Opera of Chicago earlier this year for an extended run. The story follows the lives of a company of theater folk and features such musical theater standards as "Old Man River" and "Can't Help Lovin' that Man." The production, directed by Francesca Zambello, stars baritone Nathan Gunn and soprano Ashley Brown.

CAST:

Ravenal                                   Nathan Gunn

Magnolia                                 Ashley Brown

Julie                                        Alyson Cambridge

Joe                                         Morris Robinson

Queenie                                  Angela Renée Simpson

Capt. Andy                              Ross Lehman

Ellie                                        Erika Mac

Frank                                      Bernie Yvon

Parthy                                     Cindy Gold

CONDUCTOR:                      John DeMain

STAGE DIRECTOR:               Francesca Zambello

LYRIC OPERA ORCHESTRA & CHORUS

CHORUS MASTER:               Michael Black

APPROX. LENGTH:            3 hours 30 minutes