Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death
Closing: July 30, 1972Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death - 1971 Broadway History , Info & More
Ambassador Theatre (Broadway)
219 W. 49th St. New York, NY 10019
The work is a loosely associated group of 19 songs, all having to do with the bitter African-American experience in the U.S.
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Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death History
Other Productions of Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death
| 1971 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2004 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Revival Off-Broadway |
| 2006 | Off-Broadway |
Return Engagement [off-Broadway] Off-Broadway |
Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death - 1971 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | The Hewes Awards | Scenic Design | Kert F. Lundell |
| 1972 | Theatre World Awards | Performance | Beatrice Winde |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Melvin Van Peebles |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Melvin Van Peebles |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Gilbert Moses |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design | Martin Aronstein |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Eugene V. Wolsk |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Charles Blackwell |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Emanuel Azenberg |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Robert Malina |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Melvin Van Peebles |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Beatrice Winde |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design | Kert Lundell |
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