Theatrical showboat takes on theatrical volume of actual water

Meantime, on the western edge of the Mesabi, this is the most adorable story you'll ever read about a sinking riverboat full of theater-goers. Captain Dan even stayed in character.

Everyone is fine and it would appear that the 47-year-old "Mississippi Melodie Showboat" has been restored to its normal working condition. Such is life in the theater and also on the river.