Eubie!
The show is a revue of songs by Eubie Banks, the great composer who helped break down racial barriers in the landmark 1921 musical ‘Shuffle Along,’ the first Broadway musical written, directed by and starring African-Americans.
productions
1978-1979 Broadway | Ambassador Theatre
The Team
Music by Eubie Blake
Lyrics by Noble Sissle, Andy Razaf, Johnny Brandon, F. E. Miller and Jim Europe
Directed by Julianne Boyd
Starring by Gregory Hinnes, Alaina Reed and Lynnie Godfrey
Acclaim
1979 Tony Awards
Nominated: Best Original Score (Eubie Blake), Best Features Actor in a Musical (Gregory Hines), Best Choreography (Henry Le Tang and Billy Wilson)
1979 Drama Desk Award
Nominated: Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Features Actress in a Musical (Lynnie Godfrey), Outstanding Choreography (Henry Le Tang and Billy Wilson)
1979 Theatre World Award
Best Actor (Gregory Hines)