Sarafina! 1988 - Articles Page 4

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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Arielle Goldman, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & Rhea Perlman to Star in LET'S CALL HER PATTY World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023


Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will present the world premiere production of LET’S CALL HER PATTY, a new play by Zarina Shea, directed by Margot Bordelon. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos/Video: The Company of THE WHO'S TOMMY Kicks Off Rehearsals At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023


The epic pop-culture musical smash sensation that revolutionized the theater, The Who’s Tommy, is reimagined anew at Goodman Theatre this summer. The cast and crew of the production went began rehearsals this week! Go behind the scenes and meet the cast with new photos and video!

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by BWW Staff - Apr 25, 2023


Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Our top picks for May 2023 include The Secret Garden and more!

Ali Ewoldt, Jelani Remy & More to Take Part in Prospect Theater's 2023 Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023


Prospect Theater Company's annual Spring Gala will be co-hosted by Ali Ewoldt and Jelani Remy, and will feature presenters including Renée Elise Goldsberry, Telly Leung and more. Learn how to purchase tickets!

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023


Prospect Theater Company's annual Spring Gala will honor four extraordinary members of the theatre community with the second annual Muse Awards.

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by BWW Awards - Jan 11, 2023


The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023


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12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Kennedy Center Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Syracuse Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; at Gala Hispanic Theater Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; at Pendragon Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022


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Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Signature Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

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by BWW - Dec 5, 2022


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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2022


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Photos: First Look at Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Jeb Kreager & More in EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2022


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Stacey Sargeant & More to Star in Bleu Beckford-Burrell's LA RACE at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2022


Page 73 and Working Theater have announced the cast of Bleu Beckford-Burrell’s La Race (November 21–December 23 at the McGinn/Cazale Theater at WP Theater.

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by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2022


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022


Page 73, along with Working Theater, will presents Bleu Beckford-Burrell’s La Race, directed by Taylor Reynolds (Man Cave, Tambo & Bones), November 21–December 23 at the McGinn/Cazale Theater at WP Theater.

Video: First Look at Wilson Jermaine Heredia & More in HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022


Syracuse Stage has released a first look at production video of the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, which celebrated the official Opening Night of its world premiere engagement on Friday, September 23. Watch here!

Photos: See Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Haven Burton & More at HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Opening Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022


Syracuse Stage celebrated the official Opening Night of its world premiere engagement of How to Dance in Ohio on Friday, September 23. See opening night photos here!

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022


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Photos: First Look at Wilson Jermaine Heredia & More in the World Premiere of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022


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Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Jeb Kreager & More to Star in Will Arbery's EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022


The New Group has announced complete casting and dates for the company’s 2022-23 Season opener: Evanston Salt Costs Climbing, by Will Arbery and directed by Danya Taymor. The New York premiere of this play about climate and change will feature Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Jeb Kreager, Ken Leung, and Rachel Sachnoff.

Cast & Creative Team Announced For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Village Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2022


Village Theatre has announced cast and creative team for Little Shop of Horrors. With local actors Kyle Nicholas Anderson as Seymour and Shanelle Nicole Leonard playing the role of Audrey, Little Shop of Horrors will run in Issaquah from September 14-October 23, 2022 and in Everett from October 28-November 20, 2022.

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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