Timbuktu! Broadway Original Cast
Based on the musical Kismet with a book by Charles Lederer and Luther Davis
From the play by Edward Knoblock
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Original Cast
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Ira Hawkins, who graced Broadway with his performance in the 1978 production of Timbuktu!, has an illustrious career spanning stage and screen, including notable roles in The Tap Dance Kid and Law & Order: SVU. more...
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Eartha Kitt, whose illustrious career spanned multiple entertainment mediums, was nominated for a Tony Award for her role in the 1978 production of Timbuktu!, showcasing her exceptional talent on Broadway. more...
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Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Gilbert Price |
| 1978 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Eartha Kitt |
Production Team
Bill Brohn Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Ian Calderon Lighting Designer
Charles H. Coleman Musical Director
Composer
(Incidental Music)
(Incidental Music)
Geoffrey Holder Costume Designer
Director
Choreographer
Director/Choreographer
Abe Jacob Sound Designer
Stanley James Make-Up Designer
Wig Designer
Tony Straiges Scenic Designer
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