Jamaica

Musical

Writers: Harold Arlen E.Y. Harburg

Overview

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Music
Lyrics
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1957
Genres
Cast Size
large
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast

Synopsis

Set on an island off Jamaica's coast, a poor fisherman, Koli, loves the beautiful Savannah. However, Savannah dreams of leaving Jamaica for New York Savannah ends up being tempted to marry a New Yorker visiting Jamaica on business. When Koli saves the life of Savannah's younger brother during a Hurricane, she realizes that she wants to stay with Koli.

Lead Characters

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