Doctor Jazz
Musical - Original
Winter Garden Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: February 4, 1975
- Opening Date: March 19, 1975
- Closing Date: March 22, 1975
- Previews: 42
- Performances: 5
Lyrics: Buster Davis
Book: Buster Davis
Music: Buster Davis, Luther Henderson
Synopsis
The story of a young jazz musician serves as the backdrop for the birth of jazz in America.
Opening Night Cast
| Bobby Van | Steve Anderson | |
| Lola Falana | Edna Mae Sheridan | |
| Lillian Hayman | Georgia Sheridan |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Buster Davis | Book | |
| Buster Davis | Music | |
| Luther Henderson | Music | |
| Buster Davis | Lyrics | |
| Donald McKayle | Director | |
| Donald McKayle | Choreographer |
Awards
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Theatre World Award | Lola Falana | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Actress in a Musical | Lola Falana | Nominee |
| 1975 | Choreography | Donald McKayle | Nominee |
| 1975 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Raoul Pène Du Bois | Nominee |
