The Scottsboro Boys Summary

The Scottsboro Boys is the thrilling final collaboration by musical theatre giants John Kander and Fred Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret). Based on the notorious "Scottsboro" case in the 1930s (in which 9 African-American men were unjustly accused of a terrible crime) this daring and wildly entertaining musical explores a fascinating chapter in American history with brilliant originality. This critically-acclaimed production, directed by 5-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (The Producers) and featuring a book by David Thompson (who adapted the script for Chicago's record-breaking revival), comes to Broadway following a sold-out run at the Vineyard Theatre.

The Scottsboro Boys cast recording

The Scottsboro Boys Special Information

The Scottsboro Boys is the winner of the 2010 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical and the 2010 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical. It has been nominated for nine 2010 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Susan Stroman), Outstanding Choreography (Susan Stroman), Outstanding Music (John Kander, Fred Ebb), Outstanding Lyrics (John Kander, Fred Ebb) and Outstanding Book (David Thompson).

The Scottsboro had its world premiere earlier this year at the Vineyard Theatre, where it was heralded by Entertainment Weekly as “a cause for rejoicing,” “a masterwork” by the New York Post, “staggeringly inventive” by the Associated Press and “dazzling, riveting and toe-tapping with real teeth” by Variety. NY1 called the production “one of the most satisfyingly original shows to open in a very long time!,” while Bloomberg News raved “Susan Stroman is in top form here — razor sharp dancing and soaring music, some of Kander and Ebb’s best!"

The Scottsboro Boys Cast Members:

John Cullum, Joshua Henry, Colman Domingo, Forrest McClendon, Josh Breckenridge, Derrick Cobey, E. Clayton Cornelious, Jeremy Gumbs, Rodney Hicks, Kendrick Jones, James T. Lane, JC Montgomery, Clinton Roane, Cherene Snow, Julius Thomas III, Sharon Washington, Christian Dante White

The Scottsboro Boys Creative Team

Author: David Thompson
Music: John Kander & Fred Ebb
Lyrics: John Kander & Fred Ebb
Director: Susan Stroman
Choreographer: Susan Stroman
Producer: Barry & Fran Weissler and Jacki Barlia Florin
Press Agent: Boneau/Bryan-Brown

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The Scottsboro Boys Tickets

Running Time:

1 hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission

Audience :

May be inappropriate for ages 12 and under.
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

First Preview Date	Opening Date
October 7, 2010	October 31, 2010

Box Office Hours

Currently not open. Beginning January 23:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: Closed

Beginning February 27:
Monday -Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: Closed (Beginning March 17: Noon - 6pm (When there is an evening performance, open until curtain.)

No future sales 30 minutes before start of performance.

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Venue Policies
No weapons permitted on the premises. The use of cameras, recording devices, cell phones, and other electronic devices during the performance is prohibited, except as permitted for accessibility services.

Coat Room

Yes. No strollers or furs.