Bubbling Brown Sugar 1977

Opened: September 28, 1977
Closing: unknown

Bubbling Brown Sugar - 1977 - West End History , Info & More

Royalty Theatre
Portugal Street, Kingsway London

"Bubble took Broadway, London, Berlin and Paris by storm when it made the rounds in the late ‘70s," says Springer noting that the Broadway and London cast albums are still big sellers. He credits the production's music and choreography for its success "back then and its sure-fire appeal now.



"Bubble is a timeless tribute to the likes of Ellington, Blake, Calloway and Holiday and evokes the elegance and excitement of the legendary Cotton Club, Small's Paradise and Savoy Ballroom. It's chock full of show-stopping numbers. Who could ask for anything more?"

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ubbling Brown Sugar is a musical revue written by Loften Mitchell based on a concept by Rosetta LeNoire and featuring the music of numerous African-American artists who were popular during this period, including Duke Ellington, Eubie Blake, Count Basie, Cab Calloway and Fats Waller. It was nominated for the Tony Award as, 'Best Musical.' The revue is scheduled through Nov. 22 at Broward Stage Door Theatre, 8036 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs.

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Bubbling Brown Sugar FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Bubbling Brown Sugar have there been?
Bubbling Brown Sugar has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1976, US Tour which opened in 1976 and West End which opened in 1977.
What awards has Bubbling Brown Sugar been nominated for?
Bubbling Brown Sugar has been nominated for the Musical of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for the work of E Blake.

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