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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Chorus

Writing

Lyricist
Composer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Song of Jacob Zulu

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Ladysmith Black Mambazo , The Song of Jacob Zulu

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ladysmith Black Mambazo been in?

Ladysmith Black Mambazo has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Ladysmith Black Mambazo been in?

Ladysmith Black Mambazo has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ladysmith Black Mambazo been nominated for?

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Song of Jacob Zulu and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Song of Jacob Zulu.

How many shows has Ladysmith Black Mambazo written?

Ladysmith Black Mambazo has written 1 shows including The Song of Jacob Zulu (Lyricist).

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