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The Scottsboro Boys

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Following a sold out run at the Young Vic, the critically acclaimed The Scottsboro Boys is transferring to the West End. This sensational musical brings to life the extraordinary true story of nine young men, in a case that changed history forever.

Falsely charged of raping two white women, 9 black boys are arrested and subject to repeated trials whilst fighting for their innocence. Even as the boys are shown to be innocent, racial prejudices of the day and mostly all-white juries seek to make a mockery of the judicial system.

Winner of the Critics’ Circle Best Musical Award 2013 and nominated for 6 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, The Scottsboro Boys is also the final collaboration of legendary composing duo Kander and Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret). Don’t miss this all-singing, all-dancing, exhilarating and bold new musical.
SOME INTERESTING FACTS

  • It would take until 2013, 82 years after the Scottsboro Boys were accused for the Alabama Legislature to pardon the Scottsboro Boys.

  • Whilst many of the Scottsboro Boys would be released, some remained imprisoned because they would not admit guilt to a crime that had not undertaken.

  • The lyrics for The Scottsboro Boys were finished by John Kander after writing partner Fred Ebb died during the writing process.

Description

Following a sold out run at the Young Vic, the critically acclaimed The Scottsboro Boys is transferring to the West End. This sensational musical brings to life the extraordinary true story of nine young men, in a case that changed history forever.

Falsely charged of raping two white women, 9 black boys are arrested and subject to repeated trials whilst fighting for their innocence. Even as the boys are shown to be innocent, racial prejudices of the day and mostly all-white juries seek to make a mockery of the judicial system.

Winner of the Critics’ Circle Best Musical Award 2013 and nominated for 6 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, The Scottsboro Boys is also the final collaboration of legendary composing duo Kander and Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret). Don’t miss this all-singing, all-dancing, exhilarating and bold new musical.
SOME INTERESTING FACTS

  • It would take until 2013, 82 years after the Scottsboro Boys were accused for the Alabama Legislature to pardon the Scottsboro Boys.

  • Whilst many of the Scottsboro Boys would be released, some remained imprisoned because they would not admit guilt to a crime that had not undertaken.

  • The lyrics for The Scottsboro Boys were finished by John Kander after writing partner Fred Ebb died during the writing process.

Description

Following a sold out run at the Young Vic, the critically acclaimed The Scottsboro Boys is transferring to the West End. This sensational musical brings to life the extraordinary true story of nine young men, in a case that changed history forever.

Falsely charged of raping two white women, 9 black boys are arrested and subject to repeated trials whilst fighting for their innocence. Even as the boys are shown to be innocent, racial prejudices of the day and mostly all-white juries seek to make a mockery of the judicial system.

Winner of the Critics’ Circle Best Musical Award 2013 and nominated for 6 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, The Scottsboro Boys is also the final collaboration of legendary composing duo Kander and Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret). Don’t miss this all-singing, all-dancing, exhilarating and bold new musical.
SOME INTERESTING FACTS

  • It would take until 2013, 82 years after the Scottsboro Boys were accused for the Alabama Legislature to pardon the Scottsboro Boys.

  • Whilst many of the Scottsboro Boys would be released, some remained imprisoned because they would not admit guilt to a crime that had not undertaken.

  • The lyrics for The Scottsboro Boys were finished by John Kander after writing partner Fred Ebb died during the writing process.

Cast and creatives

CAST

Haywood Patterson – Brandon Victor Dixon

Mr Bones – Colman Domingo

The Interlocutor – Julian Glover

The Lady – Dawn Hope

Ozie Powell / Ruby Bates – James T Lane

Charles Weems/ Victoria Price – Dex Lee

Mr Tambo – Forrest McClendon

Olen Montgomery – Rohan Pinnock- Hamilton

Willie Roberson – Emile Ruddock

Andy Wright – Carl Spencer

CREATIVE TEAM

Music & Lyrics – John Kander & Fred Ebb

Book – David Thompson

Director & Choreography – Susan Stroman

Cast and creatives

CAST

Haywood Patterson – Brandon Victor Dixon

Mr Bones – Colman Domingo

The Interlocutor – Julian Glover

The Lady – Dawn Hope

Ozie Powell / Ruby Bates – James T Lane

Charles Weems/ Victoria Price – Dex Lee

Mr Tambo – Forrest McClendon

Olen Montgomery – Rohan Pinnock- Hamilton

Willie Roberson – Emile Ruddock

Andy Wright – Carl Spencer

CREATIVE TEAM

Music & Lyrics – John Kander & Fred Ebb

Book – David Thompson

Director & Choreography – Susan Stroman

Cast and creatives

CAST

Haywood Patterson – Brandon Victor Dixon

Mr Bones – Colman Domingo

The Interlocutor – Julian Glover

The Lady – Dawn Hope

Ozie Powell / Ruby Bates – James T Lane

Charles Weems/ Victoria Price – Dex Lee

Mr Tambo – Forrest McClendon

Olen Montgomery – Rohan Pinnock- Hamilton

Willie Roberson – Emile Ruddock

Andy Wright – Carl Spencer

CREATIVE TEAM

Music & Lyrics – John Kander & Fred Ebb

Book – David Thompson

Director & Choreography – Susan Stroman

Awards

2013 Critics Circle Theatre Awards – Best Musical

Awards

2013 Critics Circle Theatre Awards – Best Musical

Awards

2013 Critics Circle Theatre Awards – Best Musical

Opening times

Evenings: 7.45 Mon - Sat Matinees: 2.30 Wed and Sat

Opening times

Evenings: 7.45 Mon - Sat Matinees: 2.30 Wed and Sat

Opening times

Evenings: 7.45 Mon - Sat Matinees: 2.30 Wed and Sat

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