Jamaica 1957 - Articles Page 2

Opened: October 31, 1957

Jamaica - 1957 - Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

Jamaica is a musical with a book by Yip Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg, and music by Harold Arlen. Harburg was blacklisted in Hollywood at the time of the writing of the musical. Set on a small island off the coast of Jamaica, the musical tells about a simple island community fighting to avoid being overrun by American commercialism.



Arlen's music parodies the popular form of Calypso, which was in vogue in the 1950s, largely as a result of the popularity of Harry Belafonte, for whom the musical was originally written. Belafonte withdrew from the production due to illness, and the musical was then tailored around the talents of Lena Horne.

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Hartt School Community Division Presents LE CORSAIRE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2013


The Hartt School Community Division (HCD) presents Le Corsaire tonight, July 27, 2013 at 7:30 PM. The performance takes place in Millard Auditorium on the University of Hartford Campus, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford.

Hartt School Community Division to Present LE CORSAIRE, 7/27
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013


The Hartt School Community Division (HCD) presents Le Corsaire Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 7:30 PM. The performance takes place in Millard Auditorium on the University of Hartford Campus, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford.

Public Theater to Tour RICHARD III This July
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2012


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) will take its MOBILE SHAKESPEARE UNIT on tour again this July with a production of RICHARD III, directed by Amanda Dehnert. The three-week tour, July 16 to August 3, will bring free Shakespeare to audiences who have limited or no access to the arts before a sit-down run at The Public Theater, August 6-25. Tickets for Richard III at The Public are $15 and go on sale July 12.

Sons of Rhythm, Billy Foster & More Set for 1st Annual Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center Blues Festival May 18-20, LA
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012


World-renowned Jazz and Rhythm & Blues Vocalist, Barbara Morrison will present top talent in The 1st Annual Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center Blues Festival to be performed on two stages at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center (BMPAC), 4305 Degnan Boulevard, #101, Los Angeles, CA 90036 tonight, Saturday and Sunday, May 18, 19 and 20, 2012.

Sons of Rhythm, Billy Foster, Bernie Pearl, Ray Bailey & More Set for The 1st Annual Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center Blues Festival May 18-20, LA
by James T Harding - May 14, 2012


World-renowned Jazz and Rhythm & Blues Vocalist, Barbara Morrison will present top talent in The 1st Annual Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center Blues Festival to be performed on two stages at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center (BMPAC), 4305 Degnan Boulevard, #101, Los Angeles, CA 90036 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 18, 19 and 20, 2012.

Derek Walcott’s Ti-Jean and His Brothers Plays Central Square Theater 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011


Underground Railway Theater and Playwrights' Theatre at Boston University celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Derek Walcott's founding of Boston Playwrights' Theatre and commemorate the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti with a co-production of Walcott's powerful folk parable, TI-JEAN AND HIS BROTHERS.

Derek Walcott’s Ti-Jean and His Brothers Plays Central Square Theater 2/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2011


Underground Railway Theater and Playwrights' Theatre at Boston University celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Derek Walcott's founding of Boston Playwrights' Theatre and commemorate the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti with a co-production of Walcott's powerful folk parable, TI-JEAN AND HIS BROTHERS.

Sony Masterworks Releases The Essential Lena Horne to Celebrate the Singer
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2010


On August 24, Sony Masterworks releases The Essential Lena Horne, which spans thirty years of the legendary artist's career, from her first recordings in 1941 to her live recordings of the 1950s and '60s. This 39-song, 2-CD collection of golden standards includes six tracks previously unavailable on CD and begins and ends with irreplaceable versions of her signature song, 'Stormy Weather.'

The Artist Series Presents The Band of the Irish Guards and Royal Regiment of Scotland, 3/23
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


Experience the historic sounds of the United Kingdom as the music comes alive through the pipes, drums and highland dancers of The Band of the Irish Guards and the Royal Regiment of Scotland, in Jacksonville at the Times Union Center's Moran Theater on Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:30PM for one night only!

The Artist Series Presents The Band of the Irish Guards and Royal Regiment of Scotland
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2010


Experience the historic sounds of the United Kingdom as the music comes alive through the pipes, drums and highland dancers of The Band of the Irish Guards and the Royal Regiment of Scotland, in Jacksonville at the Times Union Center's Moran Theater on Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:30PM for one night only!

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

Jamaica FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Jamaica have there been?
Jamaica has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1957, Broadway which opened in 1957 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2005.
What Tony Awards has Jamaica been nominated for?
Jamaica has been nominated for several Tony Awards. These include nominations for Best Musical, Best Costume Design for Miles White, and Best Scenic Design for Oliver Smith.

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