Jelly Roll 1994

Opened: August 9, 1994
Closing: unknown

Jelly Roll - 1994 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

47th Street Theatre
304 West 47th St. New York, NY

Based on the 1938 recorded autobiography by Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton

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by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2016


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by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2016


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Jelly Roll FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Jelly Roll have there been?
Jelly Roll has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1994 and London Fringe which opened in 1995.
What awards has Jelly Roll been nominated for?
Jelly Roll has been nominated for Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Vernel Bagneris and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Morten Gunnar Larsen.
What awards has Jelly Roll won?
Jelly Roll has won Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Vernel Bagneris and Morten Gunnar Larsen.

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