The Zulu and the Zayda: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
The Zulu and the Zayda is set in South Africa during the 1960s, centering around a “Zayda”, a Jewish grandfather, and his family who hires a young Zulu housekeeper. Despite their cultural differences, they bond as they navigate their daily lives in Johannesburg. As they face challenges and prejudice from their communities, the musical explores themes of friendship, tolerance, and the power of connection across divides.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1965)
Cast Size: 21
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: 1960s / South Africa
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Harold Rome
Book: Howard Da Silva, Felix Leon
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1965)➝
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