Jamaica is a musical with a book by Yip Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg, and music by Harold Arlen. Harburg was blacklisted in Hollywood at the time of the writing of the musical. Set on a small island off the coast of Jamaica, the musical tells about a more...
Original Cast
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Lena Horne, a celebrated dancer, actress, and Grammy-winning singer, brought her immense talent and civil rights activism to the stage in "Jamaica." more...
Lead Dancer
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Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Ricardo Montalban |
| 1958 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Ossie Davis |
| 1958 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Josephine Premice |
| 1958 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Lena Horne |
Production Team
Jack Cole Choreographer
Philip J. Lang Orchestrator
Robert Lewis Director
Robert Lewis (i) Director
Jean Rosenthal Lighting Designer
Oliver Smith Scenic Designer
Miles White Costume Designer
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