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ZORBA

Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Music by John Kander
Book by Joseph Stein

Opened on Broadway November 16, 1968 at Imperial Theatre

Ran for 305 performances

Synopsis
Adapted from “Zorba the Greek” by Mikos Kazantzakis.

Produced by Harold Prince in associaltion with Ruth Mitchell.

Original Cast included Herschel Bernardi, Maria Karnilova, Carmen Alvarez, John Cunningham, Lorraine Serabian and Joseph Alfasa.

Production was nominated for the 1969 Tony Award for Best Musical.

Revival Cast included Anthony Quinn, Lila Kedrova and Chip Cornelius.

Revivals

Revival at Broadway Theatre, 1983 for 362 performances.

Awards

Tony Nominee for Best Musical - 1969

Songs
LIFE IS
FIRST TIME, THE
TOP OF THE HILL, THE
NO BOOM BOOM
MINE SONG
BUTTERFLY, THE
GOODBYE, CANAVARO
GRANDPAPA
ONLY LOVE
YASSOU
WOMAN
WHY CAN'T I SPEAK?
CROW, THE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
I AM FREE

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