Sarafina! 1988 - Articles Page 15

Opened: January 28, 1988
Closing: July 02, 1989

Sarafina! - 1988 - Broadway History , Info & More

Set in 1976, in South Africa, black students are injured during a protest. Led by a fellow classmate, the students present a play about the symbolic Day of Liberation they all dream of—when their hero, Nelson Mandela is released from prison.

Sarafina! - 1988 - Broadway Cast

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Sarafina! - 1988 - Broadway Articles Page 15

Harris, Randolph, Mkhize & More Cast In Calgary Engagement Of THE LION KING, Opens 8/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 16, 2009


Casting has been announced for the Calgary engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Calgary's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium stage from Tuesday August 4 to Sunday, August 30. The press opening night is Thursday, August 6 at 8 pm. This Calgary engagement is currently one of eight productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris, Fukuoka and Las Vegas.

Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre Thru 8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2009


The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opened June 20 and continues through August 29.

Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre 6/20-8/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2009


The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opens June 20 and continues through August 29. Low-priced previews begin June 13.

Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre 6/20-8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009


The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opens June 20 and continues through August 29. Low-priced previews begin June 13.

Winners Announced for 4th Annual Kevin Kline Awards; Rep Theatre of St. Louis Leads Pack
by Robert Diamond - Mar 31, 2009


Thirteen different stage productions were honored at the fourth annual Kevin Kline Awards ceremony. Nine St. Louis area theater companies were recognized with awards. Five of those nine theaters were multiple award winners.

Casting Announced For THE LION KING In Seattle
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2009


Casting is announced today for the Seattle engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Seattle's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Paramount Theatre stage from Wednesday, February 11 through Sunday, March 15. The media opening night is Friday, February 13 at 8 pm. This Seattle engagement is one of seven current productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Fukuoka.

Casting Announced For THE LION KING In Seattle
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 8, 2009


Casting is announced today for the Seattle engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Seattle's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Paramount Theatre stage from Wednesday, February 11 through Sunday, March 15. The media opening night is Friday, February 13 at 8 pm. This Seattle engagement is one of seven current productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Fukuoka.

Sh-k-Boom's 'Joy To The World' nominated for Grammy
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2004


Sh-k-Boom records announced today that the song 'Joy to the World' on the 'Great Joy! A Gospel Christmas' album has just been nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Instrumental Arrangement / Accompanying Vocalist.' Other nominees in this category include 'Over The Rainbow' arranged by Victor Vanacore (Ray Charles & Johnny Mathis performer), and 'Unchained Melody' arranged by Steve Gaboury, Cyndi Lauper & Don Sebesky (Cyndi Lauper performer).

An Interview with Michael McElroy
by Craig Brockman - Oct 2, 2003


Michael McElroy sits down and talks about his career and the upcoming Broadway Inspirational Voices concert.

Other Productions of Sarafina!

1987   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1988   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1991   West End London Production
West End

Sarafina! - 1988 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Hugh Masekela
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Mbongeni Ngema
1988 Tony Awards Best Choreography Ndaba Mhlongo
1988 Tony Awards Best Choreography Mbongeni Ngema
1988 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Mbongeni Ngema
1988 Tony Awards Best Musical Lincoln Center Theater
1988 Tony Awards Best Musical Gregory Mosher
1988 Tony Awards Best Musical Bernard Gersten
1988 Tony Awards Best Musical Lucille Lortel
1988 Tony Awards Best Musical The Shubert Organization
1988 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Mbongeni Ngema
1988 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Hugh Masakela
1988 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Leleti Khumalo

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