Harry Belafonte
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Harry Belafonte:
Rap Icon Nas Joins Creative And Producing Team For BEAT STREET Stage Adaptation (Jun 14, 2024)
Ben Platt Concludes Broadway Concert Residency (Jun 15, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: June 10, 2024- Get Tickets to Incoming Shows (Jun 10, 2024)
Rap Icon Nas Joins Creative And Producing Team For BEAT STREET Stage Adaptation (Jun 14, 2024)
Ben Platt Concludes Broadway Concert Residency (Jun 15, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: June 10, 2024- Get Tickets to Incoming Shows (Jun 10, 2024)
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Harry Belafonte is an American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. He is one of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars in history. Belafonte is known for his recording of "The Banana Boat Song", with its signature lyric "Day-O". He has recorded and performed in many genres, including blues, folk, gospel, show tunes, and American standards.
He has starred in films, including Otto Preminger's hit musical Carmen Jones (1954), Island in the Sun (1957), and Robert Wise's Odds Against Tomorrow (1959).
Belafonte has won three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. He also received the Kennedy Center Honors and was awarded the National Medal of Arts. In 2014, he received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Academy's 6th Annual Governors Awards.
Throughout his career he has been an advocate for political and human rights cause. He was an early supporter of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s.
Harry Belafonte Photos
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 13: (L-R) Kerry Kennedy, Harry Belafonte, Pamela Frank and Danny Glover attend Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Hosts Annual Ripple Of Hope Awards Dinner on December 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images fo
Date:
12/14/2017
From: Photo Flash: Alec Baldwin, Usher & More Attend Ripple of Hope Awards
Harry Belafonte STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1953
Performer
Singer of "Acorn in the Meadow"
Singer of "Hold 'Em Joe"
Singer of "Mark Twain"
Harry Belafonte Productions
Writing
Composer/Lyricist
Harry Belafonte Awards and Nominations
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1954 - Performance
Harry Belafonte, John Murray Anderson's Almanac
winner
Tony Awards - 1954 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Harry Belafonte, John Murray Anderson's Almanac
Harry Belafonte Videos
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for HARRY CHAPIN: WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 16, 2020
VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr., Billy Joel & More Pay Tribute to Tony Bennett; Watch NBC Special in Full
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 21, 2016
VIDEO: Stephen Colbert & Playwright Danai Gurira Offer Casting Ideas for Hollywood Adaptation of ECLIPSED
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 25, 2016
VIDEO: Watch Harry Belafonte's Exceptional Acceptance Speech at the Governors Awards
by Robert Diamond - Nov 9, 2014
Angela Lansbury, Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, and More Set for Acting Company's Ruby Ball, 12/3
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2012
Harry Belafonte News
Rap Icon Nas Joins Creative And Producing Team For BEAT STREET Stage Adaptation
GRAMMY Award-winning rap icon Nas announced that he has joined the creative team adapting the groundbreaking 1984 hip-hop film classic into a Broadway musical. Additional creative team members will be announced in coming weeks.
GRAMMY Award-winning rap icon Nas announced that he has joined the creative team adapting the groundbreaking 1984 hip-hop film classic into a Broadway musical. Additional creative team members will be announced in coming weeks.
Ben Platt Concludes Broadway Concert Residency
The party's over! Ben Platt concludes his concert residency, which celebrated the release of his third album Honeymind and brought some of the biggest stars of Broadway and the music industry to new the Palace Theatre stage.
The party's over! Ben Platt concludes his concert residency, which celebrated the release of his third album Honeymind and brought some of the biggest stars of Broadway and the music industry to new the Palace Theatre stage.
Broadway Buying Guide: June 10, 2024- Get Tickets to Incoming Shows
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 10, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 10, 2024.
North Carolina Black Repertory Reveals Program For International Black Theatre Festival
North Carolina Black Repertory Company has announced the mainstage program for its 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival, taking place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC.
North Carolina Black Repertory Company has announced the mainstage program for its 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival, taking place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC.
Broadway Buying Guide: June 3, 2024- Ben Platt is Back
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 3, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 3, 2024.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of BEN PLATT: LIVE AT THE PALACE
All new photos have been released of Tony®, GRAMMY®, and Emmy® Award winner Ben Platt’s historic reopening of Broadway’s Palace Theatre. Check out the photos here!
All new photos have been released of Tony®, GRAMMY®, and Emmy® Award winner Ben Platt’s historic reopening of Broadway’s Palace Theatre. Check out the photos here!
Video: Ben Platt Electrifies With A CABARET Classic At Palace Theatre Residency
Tonight, Tony Award-winner Ben Platt made his return to Broadway in a new concert residency reopening Broadway's recently remodeled Palace Theatre. See video from his performance as he pays tribute to diva Liza Minnelli.
Tonight, Tony Award-winner Ben Platt made his return to Broadway in a new concert residency reopening Broadway's recently remodeled Palace Theatre. See video from his performance as he pays tribute to diva Liza Minnelli.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 28, 2024- HADESTOWN Is Back on Top
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 28, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 28, 2024.
Lottery and Rush Policies Launched For Ben Platt: Live at the Palace
Tony, GRAMMY, and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt will reopen Broadway's Palace Theatre tonight, with a strictly limited 18-performance only concert residency in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. Find out how to get discount tickets to see Ben Platt here!
Tony, GRAMMY, and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt will reopen Broadway's Palace Theatre tonight, with a strictly limited 18-performance only concert residency in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. Find out how to get discount tickets to see Ben Platt here!
Up on the Marquee: Ben Platt LIVE AT THE PALACE
Ben Platt is coming back to Broadway! The Tony winner will play a three-week concert residency this May at Broadway's recently remodeled Palace Theatre.
Ben Platt is coming back to Broadway! The Tony winner will play a three-week concert residency this May at Broadway's recently remodeled Palace Theatre.
Kristin Chenoweth, DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More Announced for Tilles Center 2024-25 Season
Discover the exciting line-up for the 2024/25 season at TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. From Steve Martin & Martin Short to Misty Copeland, Broadway tours to orchestral performances, there's something for everyone.
Discover the exciting line-up for the 2024/25 season at TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. From Steve Martin & Martin Short to Misty Copeland, Broadway tours to orchestral performances, there's something for everyone.
Nikki Renée Daniels, Beth Malone & More to Star in Pittsburgh CLO's Summer Musicals
Pittsburgh CLO's 2024 Summer of Musicals at the Benedum Center will be highlighted by Broadway and TV stars, as well as beloved Pittsburgh favorites. See who is starring and learn about the programming!
Pittsburgh CLO's 2024 Summer of Musicals at the Benedum Center will be highlighted by Broadway and TV stars, as well as beloved Pittsburgh favorites. See who is starring and learn about the programming!
Cast Set For LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL at Pittsburgh CLO
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the full cast and creative team behind LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL, running May 17-June 30 at the newly-renovated Greer Cabaret Theater.
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the full cast and creative team behind LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL, running May 17-June 30 at the newly-renovated Greer Cabaret Theater.
Review: FOREVER PLAID at 42nd Street Moon
Stuart Ross’ 1989 jukebox homage to boy bands of the 1950’s is a pleasant whiff of nostalgia sure to remove you from the stress of today’s less naïve and chaotic present. Forever Plaid follows The Plaids, a youthful quartet with stardom in their eyes killed in a car accident in 1964. Like the baseball players in Field of Dreams, they return to perform one final concert and we’re here to bear witness.
Stuart Ross’ 1989 jukebox homage to boy bands of the 1950’s is a pleasant whiff of nostalgia sure to remove you from the stress of today’s less naïve and chaotic present. Forever Plaid follows The Plaids, a youthful quartet with stardom in their eyes killed in a car accident in 1964. Like the baseball players in Field of Dreams, they return to perform one final concert and we’re here to bear witness.
Review: Wildly Over-the-top BEETLEJUICE - THE MUSICAL Spooks Laughs at OC's Segerstrom Center
Adapted from the 1988 Tim Burton cult classic, BEETLEJUICE - THE MUSICAL is an over-the-top, chaotic, and wildly unhinged reimagining that amps up the kooky-ness of its source material a thousand-fold. Mostly funny and entertaining despite its tonal shifts and forced outlandishness, the show elicits lots of laughs thanks to its title character.
Adapted from the 1988 Tim Burton cult classic, BEETLEJUICE - THE MUSICAL is an over-the-top, chaotic, and wildly unhinged reimagining that amps up the kooky-ness of its source material a thousand-fold. Mostly funny and entertaining despite its tonal shifts and forced outlandishness, the show elicits lots of laughs thanks to its title character.
REALLY BIG SHOW Opens at MUSE/IQUE This Month
MUSE/IQUE’s next show in their 2024 season, themed Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope, is Really Big Show: How Ed Sullivan Changed America Every Sunday Night.
MUSE/IQUE’s next show in their 2024 season, themed Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope, is Really Big Show: How Ed Sullivan Changed America Every Sunday Night.
Broadway Buying Guide: March 25, 2024- HADESTOWN Is (Livin' it Up) on Top
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 25, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 25, 2024.
Video: Ben Platt Is Feeling the Love and Playing the Palace
Tony winner Ben Platt is indeed back on Broadway later this spring when he arrives at the newly renovated Palace Theatre. In this video, watch as he chats more about what audiences can expect from the show!
Tony winner Ben Platt is indeed back on Broadway later this spring when he arrives at the newly renovated Palace Theatre. In this video, watch as he chats more about what audiences can expect from the show!
The School Of Drama At The New School Expands Longstanding Partnership With Naked Angels
The School of Drama at The New School expands its decade-long partnership with Naked Angels, fostering creativity and professional growth among emerging artists. The partnership includes the esteemed '1st Mondays at The New School' series, providing a platform for emerging playwrights.
The School of Drama at The New School expands its decade-long partnership with Naked Angels, fostering creativity and professional growth among emerging artists. The partnership includes the esteemed '1st Mondays at The New School' series, providing a platform for emerging playwrights.
Ben Platt Will Play 3-Week Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre
Ben Platt will play a three-week concert residency at Broadway's recently refurbished Palace Theatre this May, in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. The historic Broadway theatre has now been raised to create space for retail shops underneath. Past residencies at the Palace include Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Mider, and more.
Ben Platt will play a three-week concert residency at Broadway's recently refurbished Palace Theatre this May, in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. The historic Broadway theatre has now been raised to create space for retail shops underneath. Past residencies at the Palace include Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Mider, and more.
Harry Belafonte FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Harry Belafonte been in?
Harry Belafonte has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Harry Belafonte been in?
Harry Belafonte has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Harry Belafonte been nominated for?
Harry Belafonte has been nominated for Performance (Theatre World Awards) for John Murray Anderson's Almanac and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for John Murray Anderson's Almanac.
What awards has Harry Belafonte won?
Harry Belafonte has won the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for John Murray Anderson's Almanac and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical award at the Tony Awards for John Murray Anderson's Almanac.
How many shows has Harry Belafonte written?
Harry Belafonte has written 1 shows including John Murray Anderson's Almanac (Composer/Lyricist).
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