Sarafina! 1987 - Articles Page 9.8

Opened: October 25, 1987
Closing: January 03, 1988

Sarafina! - 1987 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

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! - 1987 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 9.8

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; ANNIE Leads Best Revival!
by Alan Henry - Dec 1, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; PRISCILLA Leads Best Musical!
by Alan Henry - Nov 24, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; Artscape's PRISCILLA Leads as Best Musical!
by Alan Henry - Nov 17, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Cast Announced for An Evening of Classic Broadway at Rockwell Table and Stage
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2017


A post-Thanksgiving performance of An Evening of Classic Broadway will take place on Tuesday, November 28th at 8PM (doors open at 6:30) at LA's live music venue Rockwell Table and Stage in Los Feliz. BroadwayWorld.com calls the show, '... guaranteed fun, extra high on entertainment... Broadway standards both classic and contemporary, with a bevy of great singers on board.' Music Director and Master of Ceremonies Brad Ellis (Glee, Forbidden Broadway) and (producer, Cabaret artist) Dianne Fraser welcome a new cast with each edition of the popular concert series presented by Fraser Entertainment Group.

Young Players Center Stage Presents Disney's THE LION KING JR
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017


It's the circle of life, and it moves us all through despair and hope, through faith and love 'till we find our place on the path, unwinding in the circle - the circle of life.

Alec Baldwin Will Be First Guest Lecturer Under New Hunter College Theatre Chair Gregory Mosher
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017


Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab today announced the appointment of Gregory Mosher as a new Professor and the first Jay and Patty Baker Chair of Theatre, beginning this semester. As part of the growth of this department, Mosher has Alec Baldwin as a guest lecturer today, Wednesday, September 27th. There will be other special guests brought in to meet students throughout the year.

Encore Theatre Productions presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2017


Encore Theatre Productions brings the contemporary musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, music and lyrics by William Finn and book by Rachel Sheinkin. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be performed at Elgin Academy in the Kimball Street Theatre, 350 Park Street, Elgin, IL. Performances are: September 21, 23 at 7:30pm; September 24 at 3 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students. To purchase tickets, please go to our website at www.encoretheatreproductions.com, or at the door.

KING KONG Sells Out Cape Town Run; Return Season Announced
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2017


The Eric Abraham and Fugard Theatre production of KING KONG has sold out its Cape Town first run. The show ends at the Fugard Theatre on 2 September before transferring to the Mandela Theatre at the Joburg Theatre in Johannesburg from 12 September until 8 October.

Theater with a View Announces RABBIT HOLE Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2017


Theater with a View, Pottstown's professional site-specific theatre company, returns this July with a brand new production of David Linday-Abaire's award-winning drama Rabbit Hole. The production, which will be staged entirely outdoors at the Sycamore Hill estate (481 Ebelhare Road, Pottstown, PA), begins previews on Wednesday, July 12 and will run through Today, July 29.

Actor & Singer/Songwriter Alfred Jackson to Hold Album Release & Benefit Concert at the Avalon
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2017


Indie Nights Presents live at the Avalon actor, singer and songwriter Alfred Jackson for a 'Complicated' album release and benefit concert. The concert will take place July 30th at 6pm.

Theater with a View Announces RABBIT HOLE Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2017


Theater with a View, Pottstown's professional site-specific theatre company, returns this July with a brand new production of David Linday-Abaire's award-winning drama Rabbit Hole. The production, which will be staged entirely outdoors at the Sycamore Hill estate (481 Ebelhare Road, Pottstown, PA), begins previews on Wednesday, July 12 and will run through Saturday, July 29.

Theater with a View Announces RABBIT HOLE Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017


Theater with a View, Pottstown's professional site-specific theatre company, returns this July with a brand new production of David Linday-Abaire's award-winning drama Rabbit Hole. The production, which will be staged entirely outdoors at the Sycamore Hill estate (481 Ebelhare Road, Pottstown, PA), begins previews today, July 12 and will run through Saturday, July 29.

Hale Center Theater Orem to Produce Disney's THE LION KING JR
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2017


Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now it comes to the HCTO stage complete with the music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice.

Full Cast Announced for the Fugard Theatre's KING KONG: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2017


Over half a century since the original production, the Fugard Theatre's forthcoming, brand new production of the legendary South African musical KING KONG is fully cast, with rehearsals commencing on 12 June.

Theater with a View Announces RABBIT HOLE Cast
by Julie Musbach - May 27, 2017


Theater with a View, Pottstown's professional site-specific theatre company, returns this July with a brand new production of David Linday-Abaire's award-winning drama Rabbit Hole. The production, which will be staged entirely outdoors at the Sycamore Hill estate (481 Ebelhare Road, Pottstown, PA), begins previews on Wednesday, July 12 and will run through Saturday, July 29.

Negro Ensemble to Revive DAUGHTERS OF THE MOCK at Theatre 80 St. Marks
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2017


The 50th season of The Negro Ensemble Company, a year-long retrospective of some of the troupe's signature works, continues May 24 to June 10 at Theatre 80 St. Marks with 'Daughters of the Mock' by Judi Ann Mason.

Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2017 Tony Nominees!
by Matt Tamanini - May 2, 2017


The 2017 Tony nominations were announced this morning. If you haven't checked them out yet, what are you waiting for?! CLICK HERE to check out a full list of this year's nominees, and HERE for reactions from the lucky few!

The Wilder Family and Samuel French present STAGING WILDER�"A LIVE STREAM CONVERSATION
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2017


As Hello, Dolly! returns to Broadway, The Wilder Family and Samuel French present        a conversation on staging Thornton Wilder's works with directors Abigail Adams (Peoples Light), Theater For A New Audience's Arin Arbus, the Geva Theater's Mark Cuddy, and Columbia University's         Gregory Mosher.

Tickets Now on Sale for Un-Common's Young Performers Production of Disney's THE LION KING JR.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2017


Tickets are now available for The Un-Common Young Performers Production of "Disney's The Lion King JR" being presented atQualters Middle School, Mansfield on March 10-12, 2017!  Tickets are available for shows on Today, March 10th at 7:30 pm, Saturday, March 11th at 2:00 pm and Sunday, March 12th at 2:00 pm.  Pre-Sale Tickets are $12 for Adults and $10 for Students and may be purchased by calling (800) 838-3006 or on line at http://unco-lionking.brownpapertickets.com/.

3-D Theatricals' ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to Sail to Redondo Beach and Cerritos PAC
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017


From the creators of Broadway's RAGTIME and SEUSSICAL, 3-D Theatricals will present the eight-time Tony nominated ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.

Tickets Now on Sale for Un-Common's Young Performers Production of Disney's THE LION KING JR.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2017


Tickets are now available for The Un-Common Young Performers Production of "Disney's The Lion King JR" being presented atQualters Middle School, Mansfield on March 10-12, 2017!  Tickets are available for shows on Friday, March 10th at 7:30 pm, Saturday, March 11th at 2:00 pm and Sunday, March 12th at 2:00 pm.  Pre-Sale Tickets are $12 for Adults and $10 for Students and may be purchased by calling (800) 838-3006 or on line at http://unco-lionking.brownpapertickets.com/.

Miami New Drama at Colony Theatre Presents the American Premiere of TERROR
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2017


As part of its new permanent residency and management role at Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, Miami New Drama officially begins its 2017 season with the American premiere of Terror. The play will be directed by two-time Tony Award-winning Director Gregory Mosher, who is also the former Artistic Director of Lincoln Center in New York City. Under the Artistic Direction of Co-Founder Michel Hausmann, Miami New Drama brings the American adaptation and translation of this German play stateside. The original German version has been translated not only in script, but also to be consistent with American law. Previews for the American premiere of Terror begin January 26, 2017 and the show runs January 28 through February 19, 2017.  

3-D Theatricals' ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to Sail to Redondo Beach and Cerritos PAC
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2017


From the creators of Broadway's RAGTIME and SEUSSICAL, 3-D Theatricals will present the eight-time Tony nominated ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.

Miami New Drama at Colony Theatre Presents the American Premiere of TERROR
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2016


As part of its new permanent residency and management role at Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, Miami New Drama officially begins its 2017 season with the American premiere of Terror. The play will be directed by two-time Tony Award-winning Director Gregory Mosher, who is also the former Artistic Director of Lincoln Center in New York City. Under the Artistic Direction of Co-Founder Michel Hausmann, Miami New Drama brings the American adaptation and translation of this German play stateside. The original German version has been translated not only in script, but also to be consistent with American law. Previews for the American premiere of Terror begin January 26, 2017 and the show runs January 28 through February 19, 2017.  

THE LION KING's Thuli Dumakude to Lead SING! South African Holiday Celebration Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2016


Led by the magnificent voice of Thuli Dumakude (The Lion King, the film Cry Freedom) and featuring an ensemble of American and South African women, SING! A SOUTH AFRICAN AND AMERICAN MUSICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION will celebrate the joyous holiday season from many threads of culture.

Other Productions of Sarafina!

1987   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1988   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1991   West End London Production
West End

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