Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s American classic is set on an island paradise with two parallel love stories navigating the dangers of prejudice and war. Premiering on Broadway in 1949, South Pacific was an instant success and ran for 1,929 performances, winning ten Tony Awards including Best Score. In this minimally staged concert adaptation, the orchestra joins the cast of local and Broadway actors on stage, putting the focus on the music, the script, and a still-timely condemnation of bigotry and hatred.