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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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Porchlight Music Theatre Begins 25th Season With CHICAGO SINGS
July 04, 2019Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the 14th Annual Chicago Sings concert: Chicago Sings 25 Years of Porchlight, Monday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m., at The Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave, directed by Christopher Pazdernik and Artistic Director Michael Weber with music direction by David Fiorello. Reception begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour and light appetizers. Performances, awards ceremony and paddle raising begins at 7 p.m. in the Edlis Neeson Theatre. Tickets are on sale for $125 at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org or by calling 773.777.9884. Tickets at the door will be $150. The event has reserved seating and supports Porchlight Music Theatre's educational and artistic programming.
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Porchlight Music Theatre is the award-winning center for music theatre in Chicago. Through live performance, youth education and community outreach we impact thousands of lives each season, bringing the magic of musicals to our theatre home at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in the city’s Gold Coast and to neighborhoods across the city. Porchlight has built a national reputation for boldly reimagining classic musicals, supporting new works and young performers, and showcasing Chicago’s most notable music theatre artists, all through the intimate and powerful theatrical lens of the “Chicago Style.” Now in our 27th season, our quarter-century production history includes more than 70 mainstage works with 15 Chicago premieres and five world premieres. Porchlight’s commitment to the past, present and future of music theatre led the company to develop the Porchlight Revisits and New Faces Sing Broadway program series, both quickly becoming audience favorites.
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MOMIX - Alice
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Wicked
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Chicago Writer''s Bloc 2024 New Play Festival
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