Review:
Show Boat By Jerome Kern
overall review score: 4.7
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Show Boat is a musical in two acts, with music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the 1926 novel of the same name by Edna Ferber.
Key Features
- Iconic songs like 'Ol' Man River' and 'Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man'
- Exploration of racial issues and class divisions in America
- Pioneering use of a racially integrated cast
Pros
- Beautiful music and lyrics
- Powerful themes that still resonate today
- Historical significance in musical theater
Cons
- Some outdated stereotypes in the portrayal of African American characters