Obie Award-winning Target Margin Theater, in collaboration with NYU
Skirball, presents a daring reimagining of the seminal musical Show
Boat, now re-envisioned as Show / Boat: A River. This bold adaptation
reframes the 1927 classic for today’s audience, exploring
America’s transformation from the 1880s through the Jazz Age
—journeying from steamboats to airplanes, vaudeville to radio, and
the Spanish-moss South to the bustling city of Chicago amid the Great
Migration. Show Boat is both a powerful narrative and a historical
reflection, revealing a legacy marked by violent racism while striving
for a more just America. Director David Herskovits, known for his
provocative interpretations, brings a fresh perspective to this
quintessentially American masterpiece. Building on Target Margin’s
renowned tradition of re-envisioning classic works, this new staging
promises the company’s trademark extravagant theatricality,
intricate design layers, and a vibrant celebration of language, song,
and spirit. Show / Boat: A River challenges us to confront our past
and envision a reimagined America for 2025, bridging the gap between
history and the present with striking relevance.
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