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SAHN-koh-fah

A Twi word from the Ghanian Tribe, Akan, Sankofa loosely translates to "go back and get it". Celebrate the awards & Honors through the years!

Awards & Honors

* = Broadway World

2024

Best Musical (The Bodyguard)*

Best Direction of a Musical, Alric Davis (The Bodyguard)*

Best Choreography, Lauren Burke (The Bodyguard)*

Best Costume Design, Kim Lee (The Bodyguard) *

Best Lighting Design, Ty Frazier (The Color Purple)*

Best Performer in a Musical, Bridgjette Taylor Jackson (The Bodyguard)*

Best Ensemble (The Color Purple)*

2017

Melanie Givens, Best Musical Direction (Next to Normal)* 

2016

Malcolm Thomas, Best Supporting Actor in a Play (Pecong)*

Sierra Glover, Best Supporting Actress in a Play (Pecong)*

Houston Premiere (Pecong)

Lakeisha Randle, Best Actress in a Play (Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill)*

Roshunda Jones-Koumba, Best Direction of a Play (Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill)*

Mark Williams, Best Musical Direction (Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill)*

2015

Houston Premiere (Passing Strange)

Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend List, Houstonia Magazine (Passing Strange)

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