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...
Awards and Nominations
1958 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Ricardo Montalban was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Ossie Davis was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Josephine Premice was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Lena Horne was nominated but did not win.
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
Videos