Sarafina!: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Sarafina! takes audiences into the heart of South Africa during the apartheid era. The story revolves around Sarafina, a young Black student, and her peers as they navigate the challenges of an oppressive educational system and join the fight against apartheid. Set against the backdrop of the Soweto Uprising in 1976, the musical captures the spirit of resistance and the quest for freedom. Sarafina! reflects the resilience and determination of the youth in the face of adversity.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1987)
Cast Size: 23
Genre: Historical
Setting: 1970s / Africa (South Africa)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Mbongeni Ngema
Music/Lyrics: Hugh Masekela
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1989)➝
Tags
1980s, Black Artists, Black History, Dark, Historical, Obscure, One-Word, Political, True Story
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