Zorba the Greek teaches his life-embracing philosophy to a more uptight young student who has inherited a mine in Crete. Zorba maintains his joy in living despite several tragedies, in John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joseph Stein's musical adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel Zorba the Greek and its 1964 film.
Drama Desk Award | |||
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1969 | Outstanding Set Design | Winner | |
1969 | Outstanding Lyrics | Winner | |
1969 | Outstanding Costume Design | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle | |||
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1969 | Outstanding Performance | Winner |
Tony Award | |||
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1969 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Winner | |
1969 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
1969 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
1969 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
1969 | Best Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
1969 | Best Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
1969 | Musical | Nominee | |
1969 | Best Choreography | Nominee |