Sarafina! 1988 - Articles Page 6

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.

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FOR COLORED GIRLS Announces Special American Sign Language Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2022


The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, has announced a special American Sign Language performance on Friday, April 15th.

Cast Announced For The 5th Avenue Theatre's World Premiere Of AFTERWORDS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2022


Afterwords is the 24th new musical produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre and features music and lyrics by Zoe Sarnak and a book by Emily Kazmarek, with direction by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, choreography by Ebony Williams, and music supervision by Matt Perri.

Photos: Meet the Company of FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 14, 2022


Ntozake Shange's groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf is coming to Broadway, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown. Performances begin on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) and open on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. 

Cast Announced For FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2022


Joining the cast are Amara Granderson as Lady in Orange, Tendayi Kuumba as Lady in Brown, Kenita R. Miller as Lady in Red, Okwui Okpokwasili as Lady in Green, Stacey Sargeant as Lady in Blue, Alexandria Wailes as Lady in Purple, and D. Woods as Lady in Yellow.

Maulik Pancholy Completes the Cast of TO MY GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022


Second Stage Theater has announced that Maulik Pancholy will complete the cast of JC Lee’s world premiere comedy, TO MY GIRLS, directed by Stephen Brackett. Mr. Pancholy last appeared at Second Stage in the Broadway production of Bess Wohl’s Tony-nominated play, Grand Horizons.

Bryan Batt, Jay Armstrong Johnson & More to Star in TO MY GIRLS World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2022


Second Stage Theater has announced casting for the upcoming production of JC Lee’s world premiere comedy, TO MY GIRLS, directed by Stephen Brackett.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington's A CROSSING Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021


This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington Stage's A CROSSING Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021


Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Black Girls Dance Premieres Holiday Dansical MARY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2021


Black Girls Dance, which empowers young women of color to pursue professional dance, presents the world premiere of Mary, a holiday “dansical” choreographed, written, and directed by Founder Erin Barnett.

Ali Bailey, Courtney Feiler, and Shannon Leigh Webber to Tell SCARY STORIES; Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2021


Random Acts has shared the complete casting and five story titles for SCARY STORIES AROUND THE FIRE, an audio experience set to release across platforms this October.

Crystal Skillman, Sarafina Vecchio, Aaron Holland & More Join SCARY STORIES
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2021


Off the ongoing success of their comedy series CHANNEL 13, Random Acts celebrates spooky season with SCARY STORIES AROUND THE FIRE, an audio experience set to release across platforms this October.

VIDEO: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PASS OVER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2021


Pass Over officially opened on Broadway last night, September 12. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out video from the star-studded red carpet!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PASS OVER
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 13, 2021


Pass Over officially opened on Broadway last night, September 12. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

Photos: Inside the PASS OVER Opening Night Celebration
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 13, 2021


Pass Over officially opened on Broadway last night, September 12. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the opening night celebration here!

Photos: PASS OVER Officially Opens on Broadway; The Cast Takes Their Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 13, 2021


Pass Over officially opened on Broadway last night, September 12. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

Invictus Theatre Company Announces HAMLET Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2021


Invictus Theatre Company today announced casting for its production of Shakespeare's HAMLET, the opening production in its fifth season of plays. The popular tragedy will be performed October 21 through November 21, 2021 in the company's new venue at 1106 W. Thorndale Avenue in Edgewater (the space formerly known as The Frontier). Press opening is Monday, October 25 at 7:30 pm.

Review Roundup: PASS OVER Opens on Broadway; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2021


Read all of the reviews as they come in! Tickets are on sale through Sunday October 10, 2021. Learn more about the production here.

BWW Review: NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN at Berkshire Theatre Group Provides an Eye Opening, Powerful, Stirring, and Unique Theatrical Experience.
by Marc Savitt - Aug 16, 2021


Director and Choreographer, Gerry McIntyre says, “At a time when people are feeling the need to do something in our hurting world but don’t know how to start, this production is an incredible reminder that you just need to take the first step. Or write the first note. Nina Simone: Four Women meditates on Nina Simone’s transition from a singer to an activist.'

Actor & Singer/ Songwriter Alfred Jackson Releases New Single 'Control'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2021


Book Of Mormon's former Actor, Singer, Songwriter Alfred Jackson just released his new single 'Control' on July 31, 2021 just in time to sing us through the rest of the summer and into the fall. Jackson's new single 'Control' is available on all platforms.

PASS OVER Moves Up Broadway Opening to August 22
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2021


Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's acclaimed, award-winning play Pass Over, directed by Obie Award winner Danya Taymor, will move its opening night up to Sunday August 22, 2021, three weeks earlier than the previously announced opening date of Sunday September 12, 2021.

Photos: First Look at PASS OVER on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2021


Get a first look at the Broadway prpduction of Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s acclaimed, award-winning play PASS OVER, directed by Obie Award winner Danya Taymor.

PASS OVER Announces Lucky Seat Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2021


PASS OVER announced today that it has launched a digital lottery with Lucky Seat for its Broadway run, which began last night, Wednesday August 4, at the August Wilson Theatre (245 W 52nd Street, New York, NY). Opening night is set for Sunday September 12.

Fred Gallo, Irene Gandy, Beverly Jenkins & New Federal Theatre Will Receive 2020 Tony Honors
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2021


The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that they will present the 2020 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - Fred Gallo, President of PRG Scenic Technologies; Broadway press agent Irene Gandy; stage manager Beverly Jenkins and New Federal Theatre, Woodie King, Jr. Founder.

The Drama League Announces THE ESSENTIALS Fall Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2021


The Drama League announced today the 2021 Fall programming for THE ESSENTIALS, an expanded series of workshops and seminars curated to help directors and theatermakers explore best practices and changing realities in the industry, offering vital tools for artists to succeed. 

PASS OVER To Celebrate First Performance on Broadway with A Post-Show Block Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2021


PASS OVER announced today it will hold a block party on West 52nd Street in celebration of its first preview, and the first performance of a play on Broadway since March 2020, on Wednesday August 4 outside of the August Wilson Theatre (245 W 52nd Street, New York, NY).

Sarafina! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Sarafina! have there been?
Sarafina! has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 1988, Broadway which opened in 1988 and West End which opened in 1991.
What Tony Awards has Sarafina! been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Ndaba Mhlongo, Best Choreography for Mbongeni Ngema, Best Direction of a Musical for Mbongeni Ngema Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Mbongeni Ngema and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Hugh Masakela.
What awards has Sarafina! been nominated for?
Sarafina! has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for both Hugh Masekela and Mbongeni Ngema.

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