# @kennedycenter on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-01-14T19:00:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Kennedy Center (@kennedycenter) — https://gondola.cc/kennedycenter

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This week in Kennedy Center history: On Jan. 14, 1978, the musical Timbuktu! opened in the Opera House. 

Set in the 14th century Kingdom of Mali, Timbuktu! was directed by Geoffrey Holder and starred Eartha Kitt as Shaleem-La-Lume. Kitt was nominated for a Tony in this role (one of four Tony nominations for the production) when the show opened on Broadway two months later. #KenCenArchives

📸: Richard Braaten

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