Kwamina

Musical - Original

54th Street Theatre

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  • Opening Date: October 23, 1961
  • Closing Date: November 18, 1961
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 32

Lyrics: Richard Adler

Music: Richard Adler

Book: Robert Alan Aurthur

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Synopsis

The son of an African tribal chief returns home after attending medical school in London and finds his modern methods conflict with his village's traditions. He also butts heads with the village's white female doctor, but he ultimately falls in love with her.

 

Opening Night Cast

Terry Carter Kwamina (Peter)
Sally Ann Howes in Kwamina Sally Ann Howes Eve
Ethel Ayler in Kwamina Ethel Ayler Naii
Norman Barrs Blair
Rex Ingram Nana Mwalla
Brock Peters Obitsebi
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Opening Night Production Credits

  Robert Alan Aurthur Book
Richard Adler Richard Adler Music
Richard Adler Richard Adler Lyrics
  Robert Lewis Director
  Agnes de Mille Choreographer
  Will Steven Armstrong Scenic Design
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Inside the Playbill (11)

  • Inside the Playbill - Kwamina
  • Inside the Playbill - Kwamina
  • Inside the Playbill - Kwamina
  • Inside the Playbill - Kwamina
Kwamina - October 1, 1961
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1961 - 1962

 
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Awards


Tony Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1962 Choreography Agnes de Mille Nominee
1962 Composer Richard Adler Nominee
1962 Costume Design (Play or Musical) Motley Nominee
 
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