Spotlight: Paramount Theatre revives Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘South Pacific’
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Last updated: April 22, 2026
The Paramount Theatre is concluding its 2023 season with a production of the classic musical "South Pacific." The play features Allsun O’Malley as nurse Nellie Forbush and Devin Archer as plantation owner Emile De Becque. The production is a significant event for the theater, marking the end of their current theatrical year.
- The musical "South Pacific" is set during World War II on a U.S. naval base in the South Pacific. The plot centers on the romance between American nurse Nellie Forbush and French plantation owner Emile De Becque, who has two Polynesian children. Nellie struggles with racial prejudice as she grapples with Emile's background and the social norms of the time.
- Adding to the narrative complexity, Luther Billis, a charming Seabee, attempts to organize a dangerous mission to secure enemy information. The play explores themes of love, prejudice, and cultural differences against the backdrop of war. The Paramount Theatre's staging aims to bring these enduring themes to life for its audience.
- The production highlights the performances of lead actors Allsun O’Malley and Devin Archer. Their portrayal of Nellie and Emile's complex relationship forms the emotional core of the story. The theater's choice of "South Pacific" suggests a focus on classic, impactful storytelling for its season finale.
