After an absence of over half a century, the courageous musical "King Kong" has smashed its way back into the collective South African consciousness. On tour in South Africa, "King Kong" is one of the most successful and controversial musicals ever to have been produced in the country.
Back in 1959 the jazz musical toured the country's major cities to, at times, sold out venues. It was seen by roughly 200,000 people before moving to London's West End. Set to music of composer Todd Matshikiza, it launched the international careers of musical greats, Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela, among many others.
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