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Dreaming Zenzile

Closing: June 26, 2022
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At her final concert, South African musical legend and activist Miriam Makeba delivers the performance of her life, raising the conscience and the consciousness of a people. But the ancestors are calling—transporting her through the music and fractured memories of her past on a spiritual journey of reconciliation. Written and performed by international music sensation Somi Kakoma, this world premiere musical is an electrifying portrait of a revolutionary artist’s singular voice and vision. NYTW Usual Suspect & former 2050 Fellow Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the soul-stirring production which includes a live jazz band playing original music and reinterpretations of Makeba’s remarkable catalog. Dreaming Zenzile is a co-production with National Black Theatre.


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Meet the Cast of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026


Performances are now underway for  CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a Wednesday, April 7 opening night. Meet the cast here!

Full Cast Set For Broadway Transfer of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026


Complete casting has been announced for CATS: The Jellicle Ball at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) coming to Broadway this Spring. Learn more about the full cast here!

PURPLE RAIN World Premiere Tickets On Sale At Hennepin Arts In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2025


Tickets for the pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince's legendary film and album, PURPLE RAIN, will go on sale on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m..

Cast Set For BUST at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025


The cast has been set for Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard's new drama, BUST, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

PURPLE RAIN Musical Will Premiere in Prince's Hometown of Minneapolis
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2024


The pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s legendary film and album, PURPLE RAIN, will take place in Prince’s hometown, Minneapolis, MN. We have all the details on the new msuical!

Meet the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2024


The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, begins previews on Broadway toinght, February 10, at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, ahead of a Thursday, March 14, 2024 opening night. Meet the cast of The Notebook here!

Stage Adaptation of Prince's PURPLE RAIN Will Make its World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024


A stage adaptation of Prince's film and album, Purple Rain, will make its World Premiere stage adaptation this year. Learn more about the musical, which is based on the film and album from the iconic performer.

Mitski, Eboni Booth, and Whitney White Join THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT Broadway Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023


Mitski, Eboni Booth, and Whitney White have been announced as the newest additions to the creative team of the Broadway production, THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT. Learn more about these talented individuals and how they will contribute to the success of the show.

Full Broadway Cast Set For THE NOTEBOOK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023


Full casting has been announced for the Broadway company of The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. Find out who is joining the new musical here!

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Live Stream Final Week of Broadway Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


The League of Live Stream Theater will partner with Manhattan Theatre Club to present the Broadway sensation Jaja's African Hair Braiding via live stream.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Extended Through Late November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023


Get the latest updates on JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, the hit Broadway show that has been extended. Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to experience the vibrant energy of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on stage.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Extends Broadway Engagement Through Early November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023


JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING's Broadway engagement has been extended. Now running through early November. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Meet the Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023


Jaja's African Hair Braiding will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, September 12 and open on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Jaja's African Hair Braiding here!

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Will Offer Post-Show Talkback Series
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023


The world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding begins previews next week. Learn more about the upcoming post-show talkbacks!

Full Cast Revealed For JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2023


The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Find out who is starring in the world premiere here!

SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.

SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT Lead Nominations for 2023 Drama Desk Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2023


Nominations for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today and BroadwayWorld has the full list here!

Brittany Bellizeare, Christiana Clark & More to Star in Candrice Jones' FLEX at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023


Lincoln Center Theater has announced the complete cast for the New York premiere of FLEX by Candrice Jones, directed by LCT Resident Director Lileana Blain-Cruz. 

Hana Sharif Will Step Down as Artistic Director Of The Rep
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) announced that Hana Sharif is stepping down as its Augustin Family Artistic Director after a five-year tenure leading the top regional theatre and advancing its legacy of artistic excellence to become Artistic Director of Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.

Arena Stage Names Hana Sharif as New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced that its Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Hana Sharif, Augustin Family Artistic Director of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, as its next Artistic Director. She will succeed Molly Smith, who is retiring at the end of June after 25 years with the company.

New York Premiere of Candrice Jones' FLEX to Open at Lincoln Center Theater This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2023


Lincoln Center Theater will present the New York premiere of FLEX, a new play by Candrice Jones, directed by LCT Resident Director Lileana Blain-Cruz. See performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!

Ping Chong and Company Reveals New Artistic Leadership Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Performer and director Nile Harris and playwright, director, and dramaturg Talvin Wilks will join Ping Chong and Company Managing Director Jane Jung and Associate Director Sara Zatz to form the pioneering organization’s new Artistic Leadership Team.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Wheelock Family Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; at Wheelock Family Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Liz Lark Brown, Kayla Davion, Morgan Siobhan Green, James Jackson Jr. & More to Star in WHITE GIRL IN DANGER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2022


Vineyard Theatre and Second Stage Theater have announced the complete cast for Michael R. Jackson’s new musical, WHITE GIRL IN DANGER.

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Dreaming Zenzile Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Dreaming Zenzile — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical Somi Kakoma
2023 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Somi Kakoma
2023 Drama League Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Lileana Blain-Cruz
2023 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Musical Dreaming Zenzile
2023 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical Somi Kakoma
2023 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Dreaming Zenzile

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