In this interesting drama, we learn much, mostly from flashbacks, of how this group of scientists traveled the world in pre-World War II days in search of both hardy and exotic plants as part of their attempt to produce hybrid wheat, corn, as well as fruits and vegetables, for the purpose of increasing food crop yields. This noble purpose had political as well as social consequences for the Communists Party’s survival in Russia.

It is important that classics like South Pacific be presented in their entirety with all the songs, all the underscoring and all reprises so as to let the next generation experience all the splendor of the original production. This show does that effectively. Granted contemporary theatre aficionados may question many of the story elements and persona of key characters but they will have no quibble with Rodgers and Hammerstein marvelous songs.