From Atoms To Show Boats

Paul Robeson in Show Boat

When I finish studying the development of the atom bomb, with particular attention to the construction and maintenance of Los Alamos as well as the surrounding area, I think I will attempt to study the story of Show Boat from its genesis through writing the book to the play to the film and until the modern day.

I have always found it a fascinating story with an unusual structure; I love the music, too. And I esteem Edna Ferber.

(see   http://thediscreetbourgeois.blogspot.com/2010/11/show-boat-musical-that-changed.html   
for a thoroughly good discussion.)
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