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The Scottsboro Boys, a powerful musical with a tragic historical core, is the brainchild of a creative trio. David Thompson crafted the book, weaving the true story of the Scottsboro Boys trial into a dramatic narrative. John Kander and Fred Ebb, the legendary songwriting team behind hits like "Cabaret" and "Chicago," composed the music and lyrics, infusing the musical with a blend of haunting melodies and pointed social commentary. The musical debuted Off-Broadway in 2010 before moving to Broadway later that year.
The story centers around nine young Black men falsely accused of rape by two white women on a train in 1931 Alabama. Thrust into a racist legal system, they face a harrowing fight for justice. The musical doesn't shy away from the brutal realities of prejudice and the fight for civil rights. Through powerful songs and a unique performance style that blends traditional musical theatre with elements of a minstrel show, The Scottsboro Boys confronts audiences with a dark chapter in American history.
The Scottsboro Boys garnered critical acclaim and significant awards recognition. It snagged twelve Tony Award nominations, a testament to its powerful storytelling and impactful music. The musical continues to be performed, serving as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equality and the importance of fighting against injustice.
- David Thompson
- Fred Ebb
- John Kander
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SpeakEasy Stage Company Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
SpeakEasy Stage Company is at 539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.
SpeakEasy Stage is a non-profit theatre company located in the South End of Boston. Led by award-winning Producing Artistic Director Paul Daigneault, we produce 28 weeks of new plays and musicals each season at the Nancy and Ed Roberts Studio Theater in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts. Since our founding in 1992, we’ve produced vital, timely and entertaining productions that have helped make Boston’s South End into an artistic and cultural destination. We work with hundreds of locally-based artists, actors, directors, and technicians each year, and train early career artists through its fellowship and emerging artists programs, supporting them as they develop their potential. SpeakEasy Stage has distinguished itself as Boston’s premiere theater, consistently winning acclaim for presenting top-quality productions of contemporary, cutting-edge plays and musicals. For three decades, our shows have sparked conversations that continue long after audiences leave the theater – challenging, connecting, and inspiring the community.
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