2018 Off-Broadway
Directed by John Doyle, choreographed by Bill T. Jones and starring Anika Noni Rose, this 2018 revival was critically acclaimed. Ben Brantley of the New York Times called the production “glorious” and “breathlessly seductive,” adding, “the entire cast is first rate.” Rose was awarded the Lucille Lortel Award for her turn in the title role.
HONORS AND AWARDS
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CATEGORY
AWARD
Lucille Lortel Awards
Outstanding Revival – Classic Stage Company
Winner!
Lucille Lortel Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical – Anika Noni Rose
Winner!
Lucille Lortel Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical – Soara-Joye Ross
Winner!
Lucille Lortel Awards
Outstanding Sound Design – Dan Moses Schreier
Winner!
Lucille Lortel Awards
Outstanding Director – John Doyle
Nomination
Lucille Lortel Awards
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical – Clifton Duncan
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Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Nomination
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical – Adam Honore
Nomination
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical – Anika Noni Rose
Nomination
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical – Soara-Joye Ross
Nomination