Zorba
Musical - Revival
Broadway Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: October 5, 1983
- Opening Date: October 16, 1983
- Closing Date: September 2, 1984
- Previews: 14
- Performances: 362
Music: John Kander
Lyrics: Fred Ebb
Book: Joseph Stein
Synopsis
Zorba the Greek teaches his life-embracing philosophy to a more uptight young student who has inherited a mine in Crete. Zorba maintains his joy in living despite several tragedies, in John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joseph Stein's musical adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel Zorba the Greek and its 1964 film.
Opening Night Production Credits
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Joseph Stein | Book |
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John Kander | Music |
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Fred Ebb | Lyrics |
| Michael Cacoyannis | Director | |
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Graciela Daniele | Choreographer |
| Theodore Pappas | Additional Choreography |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Lila Kedrova | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Theatre World Award | Robert Westenberg | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Lila Kedrova | Winner |
