"Lullabye III" pleases audience with Broadway favorites May 29, 2009
In between, there s a jukebox of selections, including a South Pacific medley, songs from Wonderful Town, Hello Dolly, Pajama Game, and several from Mamma Mia. Music being as individually personal as the way you take your coffee, there s undoubtedly something here for all ages to connect with on some sentimental level. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Upfronts 2009: Specials Abound On Discovery En Espanol May 25, 2009
Discovery en Espanol also has a number of specials lined up, notably: South Pacific, a six-part series on extraordinary wildlife and cultures of that ocean; Yellowstone, Tales from the Wild, a three-part film following the lives of three of the park's icons, grey wolf, grizzly bear and buffalo/antelope herds, interacting over the course of the seasons; and Life, a look at some of the planet's most spectacular species as told by the Emmy Award-winning team behind Planet Earth. Other specials on... (Multichannel News)
'Dr. Beach' loves Hanalei May 23, 2009
Hanalei first gained fame when the hit musical "South Pacific" was filmed here five decades ago, and it hasn't changed much ... Hanalei first gained fame when the hit musical "South Pacific" was filmed here five decades ago, and it hasn't changed much. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hanalei Bay named Americas top beach May 23, 2009
Hanalei first gained fame when the hit musical South Pacific was filmed here five decades ago, and it hasn't changed much. The sailors sang There Is Nothin' Like a Dame at the bay, while neighboring Lumahai Beach is where Mitzi Gaynor made famous I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk May 22, 2009
" Jack Harold Paar was born in Canton, Ohio, in 1918. He quit school at 16 to work as a radio disc jockey. At 20, he announced Cleveland Symphony concerts for that city's CBS radio affiliate. As a member of the U.S. Army stationed in the South Pacific, Paar entertained troops with impersonations and other comic bits during World War II. He returned to radio after the war, appearing on "The Breakfast Club" and "The $64 Question. " He worked as a summer replacement for Jack Benny, a comic... (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Not many singers have had military slant on patriotism May 21, 2009
MARTY ROBBINS: At 19, the Arizona native enlisted in the Navy during World War II and spent three years in the South Pacific. He learned to play guitar and started writing songs while in the service. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Pacific Island countries face urgent issues of climate change, migration May 20, 2009
Professor Vijay Naidu, director of Development Studies and the head of the School of Governance and Development Studies at the University of the South Pacific (USP), said, "there is no question about continuing increase in global temperatures. Climate change is upon us." ... On May 14-15, The UNESCO/Asia Pacific Migration Research Network (APMRN) and the School of Governance and Development Studies at the University of the South Pacific, jointly hosted a two-day workshop on "Climate Change... (Xinhuanet, China)
Broadway musicals coming to King Center feature puppets, Pacific romance May 19, 2009
Tony Award-winning shows "South Pacific," "Avenue Q" and "A Chorus Line" and Tony nominee "Legally Blonde: The Musical" are on their way to the King Center in Melbourne ... The current Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific" will go on its first national tour next season ... The seven-time Tony Award-winning revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific" runs Jan. 19 and 20. (Florida Today)
MORE: Matthew Morrison is all keyed up for 'Glee' May 19, 2009
If my life hadn't gone that way, it would have gone this way," he says, motioning around the desk-filled set that serves as his classroom. But Morrison, 30, did travel from his Southern California home to New York, where he found success on Broadway. Most recently starring in the Lincoln Center revival of South Pacific, Morrison was nominated for a Tony for his role as Fabrizio in The Light in the Piazza. His TV r?sum? is far more limited including guest roles on Sex and the City, Numb3rs and... (USA Today -- Life)
B'way ticket availability through Sunday, May 24 May 18, 2009
"South Pacific." A luxurious, musically splendid revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical based on one of the short stories in James A. Michener's "Tales of the South Pacific." Vivian Beaumont. Telecharge. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Armed Forces and Memorial Day Story May 17, 2009
The remains of hundreds of Americans still lie in Betio, the tiny South Pacific island in Tarawa where the battle was fought. Their relatives know only that these dead who gave their lives in defense of America's freedom, are classified as "MIA". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
‘ANNIE’ INTRODUCES THEATER TO FANS OF TOMORROW May 16, 2009
Annie is a delightful production from the high-energy singing and dancing of the orphans to the spot-on characterization of the mean Miss Hannigan, played by Tiffany Wilson Watson, a veteran actress who s performed in Aer productions of South Pacific and Razzle Dazzle, which, along with her role in Annie, showcased her marvelous singing voice. Jonathan Hoover, as Daddy Warbucks, is pursuing a professional acting career and will no doubt succeed brilliantly. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Trading on an Icon May 16, 2009
A scaled-down Trader Vics Lounge still operates at the hotel, but for many, the feeling of the South Pacific and the cheesy island charm have floated away. There are certain iconic restaurants here in Los Angeles and Trader Vics is one of them, said local food expert Merrill Schindler, who is a contributing editor to the Zagat Los Angeles restaurant guide and hosts a weekly radio show on dining and restaurants on KABC 790 AM.. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Broadway stars to perform in candlelight cabaret May 15, 2009
Morrison performed in the Broadway productions of The Sound of Music opposite Richard Chamberlain, South Pacific opposite Robert Goulet and The Royal National Theatre's critically acclaimed revival of Carousel. She also performed with Broadway's legendary leading ladies at Carnegie Hall in "My Favorite Broadway" for PBS's Great Performances. (Montana Standard, MT)
LETTERS: NCT, May 13, 2009 May 13, 2009
As an old (88) Air Force B-25 bomber pilot with 47 missions over South Pacific waters and having watched several of my buddies from above as they ditched their shot-up and disabled twin-engine B-25s in the water, I give great credit to Mr. Bonilla's pilot for having brought their powerless aircraft down well enough to avoid instant death and have a chance for survival. Congratulations to Paul Bonilla for his persistence in pursuing the recognition he so richly deserves. (North County Times)
Carole Noon, primatologist who ran 'Save the Chimps' May 8, 2009
Her father, William G. Cooney, was a lumber company executive and something of an adventurer who, when his three daughters were small girls, moved the family to an island in the South Pacific, where he ran a ship salvage operation. Eventually the girls and their mother, Dorothy, moved to Honolulu, and from there, after a divorce, to Cleveland, where young Carole Jean went to school. (Boston Globe)
Fisher out, low blow saves Bryant May 8, 2009
Former Oakland first baseman Troy Neel pleaded guilty to fleeing the country to avoid more than $700,000 in unpaid child support, which stacked up while he lived on a million-dollar resort on the South Pacific island of Vanuatu bought after his brief major league career. FOOTBALL Report: Favre to stay retired Brett Favre told Vikings coach Brad Childress he will remain retired, a source close to the team told Yahoo Sports yesterday. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mexico relaxes flu restrictions May 7, 2009
The US Navy postponed an aid mission to the South Pacific after a sailor on the vessel scheduled to take the trip developed swine flu. Nearly 50 other sailors on the California-based USS Dubuque also showed symptoms of the new H1N1 virus. (BBC News)
US navy halts aid vessel over flu May 6, 2009
The US navy is postponing an aid mission to the South Pacific after a sailor on the vessel scheduled to take the trip developed swine flu. Nearly 50 others sailors on the California-based USS Dubuque also showed symptoms of the new H1N1 virus. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
The King of the Lindy May 6, 2009
Manning performed at the New York Worlds Fair in 1939, then served in the South Pacific and Japan in World War II. After the war, he led a troupe called the Congaroos, and they danced in the movie. The troupe toured England and South America, but in America the ballrooms were closing and jazz had changed; bebop, a more complex, less danceable style was the new rage. (Slate)
Bars & Clubs May 6, 2009
Step into the South Pacific at this casual drinking bar that was voted the areas best place to meet singles by this newspaper. The gathering spot features a grand bar, a martini bar, the Harem Room and a daily happy hour from 5-7 p.m.. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Pacific scoops seven Tonys May 6, 2009
Musical production South Pacific scooped seven Tony Awards, including musical revival, at Sunday's ceremony ... The original production of South Pacific - composed by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II - won nine Tonys in 1950 ... Bartlett Sher, who oversaw the show, thanked Rodgers, and Hammerstein, along with original director Joshua Logan and James Michener, who wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tales of the South Pacific, the collection of short stories which inspired the production. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
* Fiji ruler says no elections for five years May 2, 2009
Fijis military ruler defied international pressure to announce elections by yesterday, confirming that he would not hold them for at least five years and setting the stage for his countrys ouster from a South Pacific bloc. I think we made it quite clear that is not going to happen, military chief Commodore Frank Bainimarama told Australias Sky News TV in an interview broadcast yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* World News Quick Take Apr 30, 2009
More than 100 people died and an estimated 20,000 were displaced in the tensions that flared between 1997 and 2003 in the South Pacific archipelago. Tutu, a Nobel Peace laureate, received a traditional welcome from dancing warriors at the airport. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Arts & Culture Apr 29, 2009
Unlike the production of "Carousel," "South Pacific" has been revived, but not re-imagined. Arts Categories. (The Palm Beach Post)
Takin' it to the 'Peg Apr 28, 2009
That's like saying South Pacific is about the Second World War, or The Sound of Music is about Nazis. The football team is just a vehicle. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
US asks for elite NZ troops for Afghanistan war Apr 19, 2009
The deployment also depends on other conflicts in the South Pacific, he said. McCully said a detailed review of defense forces would be completed by August. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bowman tells stewards of a tale of woe on Orca Apr 19, 2009
But supporters of the untapped three-year-old got to cheer right on the post in the South Pacific Classic, with Fravashi collaring Over The Wicket to score by half a head. Caught three wide early from barrier four in the seven-horse race, Fravashi was eased back and then caught up behind runners when Centennial Park whipped round on the home bend. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'Joe Turner's Come and Gone': Back and better than ever Apr 17, 2009
Sher's last Broadway outing, Lincoln Center's stunning 2008 production of South Pacific, also tackled racism, both in its libretto and its songs. Wilson's dialogue has its own majestic music, and the actors here are intuitive players. (USA Today -- Life)
Walter looking to strike while iron is hot with Orca Apr 17, 2009
An attack on the Stradbroke Handicap could await the David Payne-trained Centennial Park should he perform as expected in Saturday's South Pacific Classic at Randwick. "The horse came back from his guineas run in Melbourne in great shape and won well at Rosehill last start, so we have to push on with him," Payne said on Thursday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Free prom in Visalia has a 'Twilight' theme Apr 17, 2009
Elaine Ihde of Fresno read in this space a story about the USS Bismarck Sea, which went down in the South Pacific in World War II. The aircraft carrier was sunk by kamikaze planes, and Steve Marusich of Ivanhoe was on it. Ihde knew that her daughter's father-in-law, Dennis Miller of San Jose, served on the Bismarck Sea, so she cut the article out of the paper and sent it to him. (Fresno Bee)
Snowden's team digs in for fight Apr 17, 2009
" Snowden will start Fravashi in the South Pacific Classic and Mortal in the Frank Packer Plate. "Fravashi has worked well since his latest run and this looks a very nice race," he said. "Mortal has been winning dominantly. This is a fair field without being a blockbuster and he deserves a crack at it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Military tightens its grip on Fiji Apr 13, 2009
Commodore Frank Bainimarama sought to assure residents of the South Pacific country there would be no unrest following three days of political tumult that ended with the Constitution thrown out and a government that senior judges had declared illegal back in power. Emergency regulations are in force, Bainimarama said in a national address late on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
New Zealand, Australian journalists ordered out of Fiji Apr 13, 2009
The Fiji Times, the main newspaper in the south Pacific island country, removed the blanks from its pages to indicate stories that have been spiked by the government censors, said the Pacnews. It now appears that like the Fiji Sun newspaper, the Fiji Times have also refused to publish any political stories, the Pacnews said. (Xinhuanet, China)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (April 12) Apr 12, 2009
SOUTH PACIFIC (1958). With Rodgers and Hammerstein's take on Michener once again packing them in on Broadway, Fox opens its vault for a golden anniversary Blu-ray reissue of the feature version - just what all that lush Kauai scenery demands. (Boston Globe)
Pacific island nations step in to save tuna Apr 12, 2009
Outside the tuna belt, bluefin - most valued in Japan for sashimi - faces extinction in the Atlantic, Indian, north and south Pacific oceans and the Mediterranean Sea. Dozens of nations have reduced annual catches in these areas, but not enough to stabilize bluefin populations, most scientists agree. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Raising cane Apr 12, 2009
Nineteen-thirty-five was a big year for Australia because Mutiny on the Bounty, with Clark Gable and Charles Laughton, was the top box office movie in the world and therefore the attention of the entire planet was on the South Pacific, a circumstance which always tends to turn the collective head of the Australian media. In such a climate of glory, even a cane toad looked good. (BBC News -- UK)
Decoded algae could aid biofuel, climate work Apr 11, 2009
The algae came from the South Pacific Ocean off New Caledonia and the cold choppy waters of the English Channel. At first, the tiny one-celled plants were thought to be members of an identical species, but careful work found that the two widely separated varieties shared 90 percent of their genes - meaning they are in fact two distinct species, Worden said in an interview. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Algae key to regulating carbon emissions Apr 10, 2009
One sample was taken from the South Pacific and the other from the English Channel. The algae's apparently broad physiological range may indicate more resilience to environmental change compared to other closely related species spread across a smaller geographical expanse, said Alexandra Worden of the California-based Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), the study's lead researcher. (India Times, India)
Date Lines: News from the Bay Area arts scene Apr 9, 2009
"South Pacific" is on the roster too - but not the one you're probably thinking of. A one-man comedy written and performed by New York comedian Jim David, this "South Pacific," to be staged in August, is about eccentric townsfolk trying to mount a production of "A Streetcar Named Desire.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Live-Action Anime Update Apr 8, 2009
The Hollywood Reporter, which broke the news, described the film as a "sprawling sci-fi epic," and revealed that it takes place at a time when Earth has developed giant robots from the technology on an alien spacecraft that crashed on a South Pacific isle. Mankind is forced to use the technology to fend off three successive waves of alien invasions. (IGN FilmForce)
Coke to Correct 'Misleading' Ad Campaign Abroad Apr 7, 2009
" The commission said it has worked with Atlanta-based Coca-Cola (KO) to devise corrective ads under a court-enforceable action. In the new ads, the soft drinks giant will say Coca-Cola contains sugar and food acid, which can contribute to tooth decay. The company has corrected an earlier assertion that a 250-milliliter Diet Coca-Cola contains half the caffeine in tea. The company's diet cola has about two thirds the amount of caffeine as tea. The ads will also make the point that no single food... (SmartMoney)
High Profile Titles Lead Impressive New Release Slate From Empire Film Group Publishing Label, Hannover House Apr 7, 2009
Fiji'' from New Zealand authors Lance and James Morcan is a dramatic, historical epic of a clash of cultures and forbidden love between an English ship's captain and a South Pacific Island girl. The sweeping scope of the novel makes it especially suitable for development into a major feature film. (Primezone Releases)
Australia, New Zealand Dollars Rise on Expectation Equities to Extend Gain Apr 6, 2009
Gains in the South Pacific currencies may be limited before tomorrows meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia where 14 of 23 economists in a Bloomberg News survey expect no change in the benchmark rate ... 1 percent in Japan and as low as zero in the U.S., attracting investors to the South Pacific nations higher-yielding assets ... The South Pacific currencies will gain because of their relationship with Asia. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
BILL WHITE Army in 1942 Apr 4, 2009
GT wrote on Apr 2, 2009 12:54 PM:" Mr. White, you and men like you are the most true of American heros. You are of a generation of people like which this country may never again see. I admire your strength plus the knowledge that you must have had to survive. My dad lived through the South Pacific campaigns but an uncle unfortunately died on Leyte. I think of them often. ". DRB in Omaha wrote on Apr 2, 2009 8:08 AM:" Most of us will fortunely never really know what what they went through. Thank... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
The Presents of Your Company Apr 3, 2009
Showboat, Sound of Music, Carousel , South Pacific. Rumor has it the Prince courted the then-Princess with Roger and Hammersteins People Will Say Were In Love. (Slate)
Taking the fizz out of Coke ad claims Apr 3, 2009
Coca-Cola South Pacific (CCSP) last year ran advertising titled "Motherhood Busting," featuring popular Australian actress Kerry Armstrong and claiming Coke was "kiddy-safe.". As well as claiming Coke did not make children fat or harm their teeth, the full-page print ads sought to combat public perceptions that Coke was packed with large amounts of caffeine. (Yahoo News)
Actor Armstrong breaks silence over misleading Coca-Cola ads Apr 2, 2009
Watchdog rules on CocaCola's rotten lies. The Age - Business News, World News & Breaking News in Australia Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Coca-Cola's 'Myth-Busting' Ads Deemed Misleading by Australian Regulator Apr 2, 2009
Court-enforceable undertakings to run the new ads in eight newspapers have been agreed to by Coca-Cola South Pacific Pty ... Coca-Cola South Pacific is the Australian marketing arm of Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. ... We certainly did not intend our message to be misleading, Coca-Cola South Pacific Managing Director Gareth Edgecombe said in an e-mailed statement. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Coca-Cola busted for big fat rotten lies Apr 2, 2009
Today, Coca-Cola South Pacific gave the ACCC court-enforceable undertakings to publish corrective advertisements in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian, The Courier Mail, the Adelaide Advertiser, The West Australian, and the Hobart Mercury, as well as on the company's own website. The correct level of caffeine for Diet Coca-Cola must be included in the corrective advertisements, the ACCC has ruled, because of the false claims in the original campaign that the soft drink contained... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Coke ordered to correct ads Apr 2, 2009
Today, Coca-Cola South Pacific gave the ACCC court-enforceable undertakings to publish corrective advertisements in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian, The Courier Mail, the Adelaide Advertiser, The West Australian, and the Hobart Mercury, as well as on the company's own website ... The president of the Australian Dental Association, Dr Neil Hewson, said consumers had a right to accurate information about the products they buy, "especially when the consumption of sugary, fizzy... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Kauai is as lovely as ever Mar 30, 2009
It was 50 years ago that "South Pacific" director Joshua Logan said, "Kauai is a place that will enchant movie audiences, giving reality instead of stage illusion." ... Details: "South Pacific" 50th anniversary disc and DVD will be released on Tuesday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'South Pacific' still luring fans to Kauai Mar 29, 2009
Kauai may not be in the South Pacific, but the 1958 movie musical put it on the map as a premiere film location and a verdant setting for romance ... But keep in mind there are several ways to savor the songs and scenery of "South Pacific" on this North Pacific island ... Sand and snorkel lovers should also exercise caution at the North Shore's (K ) and (also known as Tunnels) beaches, which provided striking scenery for "South Pacific" but are subject to dangerous surf. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Departures: Know your do's and don'ts when traveling abroad Mar 29, 2009
In the South Pacific, don't tell people they live in paradise. In Cuba, don't say you hope things never change. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
VOA wins powerful base for broadcasts into NKorea Mar 28, 2009
That makes the signal much clearer than VOA's long-running shortwave broadcasts from far-flung stations in the Philippines, Thailand and the South Pacific island of Saipan. Moreover, it's an AM signal, so listening in doesn't require a shortwave radio. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
You can STILL have a good time for $20 Mar 28, 2009
Genuine 1958 counterfeit Cuban cigar from South Pacific Pipes and Cigars (591-8275): $4 ... South Pacific Cigars. (Honolulu Advertiser)
MEMORIES: Stars talk about special scenes Mar 28, 2009
"We were off the continent on an island in the South Pacific doing an episode of ER. It was exciting," says Chulack, who directed both episodes. It also opened the door to later foreign forays to South Africa, playing the role of Darfur, and Paris. (USA Today -- Life)
The ride of our lives Mar 26, 2009
But that didn't stop the likes of Tommy Tanna, a South Pacific Islander living in Manly during the 1890s who is credited with introducing body surfing to Australia. In 1903, the bathing laws were dropped and the beach became the place to be. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
50 New Species Discovered in New Guinea Mar 26, 2009
The discoveries were announced Wednesday by Washington D.C.-based Conservation International, which spent the past several months analyzing more than 600 animal species the group found during its expedition to the South Pacific island nation in July and August. Of the animals discovered, 50 spider species, three frogs and a gecko appear to have never been described in scientific literature before, the conservation group said. (CBS News)
Cruise Career Crisis? Mar 21, 2009
The work transcends the word "dance "Dancing with the Stars" like Velveeta compared to this. You have to see it to believe it for its grace and showmanship. We really have "West Side Story" and "Guys and Dolls" back on Broadway at the same time, and "South Pacific" up at Lincoln Center. It s like a dream come true. Larry Mark and Bill Condon had such a big success producing this year s Academy Awards show. But they will not likely repeat for next year. So far no one s asked them, and they re... (Fox News)
Hodgson's freedom '11 years late' Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 17:00 GMT, Thursday, 19 March 2009. Hodgson's freedom '11 years late. (BBC News -- UK)
Q&A: Assisted suicide ruling Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 12:32 GMT, Wednesday, 29 October 2008. Qisted suicide ruling. (BBC News -- UK)
Watchdog criticises Rock response Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 03:22 GMT, Friday, 20 March 2009. Risky loans were being awarded for months after the run on the bank. (BBC News -- UK)
Ramblers attack power line plan Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 01:30 GMT, Friday, 20 March 2009. Campaigners have called for alternatives to the plan. (BBC News -- UK)
Austrian Fritzl sentenced to life Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 16:18 GMT, Thursday, 19 March 2009. Fritzl's trial lasted four days. (BBC News)
