Sarafina! 1988

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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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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