- 1982 Drama Desk Award – Outstanding New Play
- 1982 Outer Critics Circle Award – Outstanding Actor In A Play (Zakes Mokae)
- 1982 Outer Critics Circle Award – Outstanding Director (Athol Fugard)
- 1982 Outer Critics Circle Award – Outstanding New Broadway Play
- 1982 Theatre World Award – Danny Glover
- 1982 Tony Award – Featured Actor In A Play (Zakes Mokae)
Source: Playbill (vault)[6]
- 1983 London Critics' Circle Theatre Award – Best Play
- 1983 London Evening Standard Award – Best Play