Jelly's Last Jam 1992 - Articles Page 31.4

Opened: April 26, 1992
Closing: September 05, 1993

Jelly's Last Jam - 1992 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Jelly's Last Jam is a musical with a book by George C. Wolfe, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, and music by Jelly Roll Morton and Luther Henderson. Based on the life and career of Morton, generally regarded as one of the primary driving forces behind the introduction of jazz to the American public in the early 20th century, it also serves as a social commentary on the African-American experience during the era.

Jelly's Last Jam - 1992 - Broadway Cast

Jelly's Last Jam - 1992 - Broadway Articles Page 31.4

Jelly's Last Jam FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Jelly's Last Jam have there been?

Jelly's Last Jam has had 5 productions including New York which opened in 1985, Regional (US) which opened in 1991, Broadway which opened in 1992, Broadway which opened in 1992 and which opened in 2006.

What Tony Awards has Jelly's Last Jam been nominated for?

Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for George C. Wolfe, Best Choreography for Hope Clarke, Best Choreography for Ted L. Levy, Best Choreography for Gregory Hines, Best Costume Design for Toni-Leslie James , Best Direction of a Musical for George C. Wolfe , Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jelly Roll Morton , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Luther HendersonBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Susan Birkenhead and Best Revival for Robin Wagner.

What Tony Awards has Jelly's Last Jam won?

Best Book of a Musical for George C. Wolfe, Best Choreography for Hope Clarke, Best Choreography for Ted L. Levy, Best Choreography for Gregory Hines, Best Costume Design for Toni-Leslie James , Best Direction of a Musical for George C. Wolfe , Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jelly Roll Morton , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Luther Henderson, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Susan Birkenhead, Best Revival for Robin Wagner, .

What awards has Jelly's Last Jam been nominated for?

Jelly's Last Jam has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Broadway Musical and Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The choreography nominations were for Hope Clarke, Gregory Hines, and Ted Levy. The show was also nominated for Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Choreography (three nominations), Outstanding Costume Design, Outstanding Director - Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design, Outstanding Lyrics, Outstanding Musical, and Outstanding Orchestration at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, it received nominations for Costume Design and Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards.

What awards has Jelly's Last Jam won?

Jelly's Last Jam has won several awards. It won the Best Broadway Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The show also received multiple awards for choreography, with Hope Clarke, Gregory Hines, and Ted Levy all winning in this category at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. At the Drama Desk Awards, Jelly's Last Jam won Outstanding Book of a Musical for George C. Wolfe and Outstanding Choreography for Hope Clarke, Gregory Hines, and Ted L. Levy. The show also received awards for Outstanding Costume Design for Toni-Leslie James, Outstanding Director - Musical for George C. Wolfe, Outstanding Lighting Design for Jules Fisher, Outstanding Lyrics for Susan Birkenhead, Outstanding Musical, and Outstanding Orchestration for Luther Henderson. Additionally, Jelly's Last Jam received awards at The Hewes Awards for Costume Design (Toni-Leslie James) and Lighting Design (Jules Fisher). These accolades recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of the show and its creative team.

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