South Pacific
by Oscar Hammerstein (Ii), Richard Rodgers

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Readers have mixed feelings about the musical. While many appreciate its classic status and the powerful lyrics, others find the story lacking and some themes outdated. The exploration of racism received both praise and criticism, with some viewing it as progressive for its time, while others felt it failed to escape dated stereotypes.

Great lyrics and musicEngaging exploration of racismTimeless classicWeak story structureSome themes feel outdated

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South Pacific at the 2008 Tony Awards

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PublisherHal Leonard
Year1981
BindingPaperback
Pages176
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780881888355
ISBN-100881888354

South Pacific is a British play written by Oscar Hammerstein (Ii) and published by Hal Leonard (1981).

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