The Song of Jacob Zulu is an American play that debuted on Broadway in 1993. Written by Tug Yourgrau, with lyrics by Tug Yourgrau and Ladysmith Black Mambazo and music by Ladysmith Black Mambazo and produced by the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the play is a drama set during Apartheid in South Africa.Variety review of The Song of Jacob ZuluChicago Reader review of The Song of Jacob Zulu The play's Broadway production was nominated for six Tony Awards,1993 Tony Award nominations including Best Play, Best Actor in a Play for K. Todd Freeman, and Best Featured Actor in a Play for Zakes Mokae.
Awards and nominations Original Broadway production Year Award Category Nominee Result 1993 Tony Award Best Play Best Actor in a Play K. Todd Freeman Best Featured Actor in a Play Zakes Mokae Best Original Score Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Tug Yourgrau Best Costume Design Erin Quigley Best Direction of a Play Eric Simonson
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