Kat and the Kings (1999)

Music by Taliep Petersen
Lyrics by David Kramer
Directed by David Kramer
Cast: Jody J. Abrahams, Loukmaan Adams, Junaid Booysen, Terry Hector, Alistair Izobell, Kim Louis

Kat and the Kings is a South African musical with a book and lyrics by David Kramer and music by Taliep Petersen. Set in late-1950s South Africa, it focuses on teenager Kat Diamond, who believes he's the best singer and dancer in District Six, a multi-racial slum in Cape Town. The show was inspired by the memories of Salie Daniels, the real-life Kat who appeared as the narrator in the original production.

Theater

James Earl Jones Theatre · Broadway

Closed

January 2, 2000