Jelly's Last Jam is a musical with a book by George C. Wolfe, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, and music by Jelly Roll Morton and Luther Henderson. Based on the life and career of Morton, generally regarded as one of the primary driving forces behind the introduction of jazz to the more...
Phylicia Rashad, renowned for her versatile talent and groundbreaking achievements in the entertainment industry, showcased her musical prowess in "Jelly's Last Jam," among other notable stage performances. more...
Ben Vereen, who starred in *Jelly's Last Jam*, is a multi-talented entertainer with a Tony Award for *Pippin* and an Emmy nomination for his iconic role in *Roots*. more...
Awards and Nominations
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Best Actor - Musical: Gregory Hines - was nominated but did not win.
Best Actress - Musical: Tonya Pinkins won.
1992 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Musical: Gregory Hines won.
Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical: Savion Glover was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical: Tonya Pinkins was nominated but did not win.
1992 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Keith David was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Gregory Hines won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Tonya Pinkins won.
Production Team
Hope Clarke Choreographer
Jules Fisher Lighting Designer
Jeffrey Frank Hair Designer
Luther Henderson Orchestrator
Gregory Hines Choreographer
(Tap Choreography)
(Tap Choreography)
Toni-Leslie James Costume Designer
Ted L. Levy Choreographer
(Tap Choreography)
(Tap Choreography)
Otts Munderloh Sound Designer
Linda Twine Musical Director
Robin Wagner Scenic Designer
George C. Wolfe Director
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