The Song of Jacob Zulu
| The Song of Jacob Zulu | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | Tug Yourgrau |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | South Africa |
| Premiere | |
| Date | March 24, 1993 |
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.[1][2] The play's Broadway production was nominated for six Tony Awards,[3] 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 | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Play | K. Todd Freeman | Nominated | ||
| Best Featured Actor in a Play | Zakes Mokae | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Score | Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Tug Yourgrau | Nominated | ||
| Best Costume Design | Erin Quigley | Nominated | ||
| Best Direction of a Play | Eric Simonson | Nominated | ||