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TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek at The Scottsboro Boys
by Craig Brockman - Oct 11, 2010


One of the most anticipated Broadway Musicals of the season, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, featuring the creative team including legendary musical theatre composer John Kander, Tony and Emmy-nominated book writer David Thompson, five-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Susan Stroman, and the acclaimed cast met the press in anticipation of their Broadway opening this fall. Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld was on hand for this electric event and bring you musical highlights and interviews with the cast and creative team!

Photo Coverage: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Performance Preview!
by Walter McBride - Oct 7, 2010


Yesterday, October 6, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS company, including with legendary musical theatre composer John Kander, Tony and Emmy-nominated book writer David Thompson, five-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Susan Stroman, and the acclaimed cast met the press in anticipation of their Broadway opening this fall. BroadwayWorld was on hand for their preview performance and brings you photo coverage below!

SCOTTSBORO BOYS Announces Student Rush
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 5, 2010


The producers of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, are pleased to announce a student rush policy. THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS begins previews on Thursday at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Opening night is Sunday, October 31.

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Nominated For Four AUDELCO Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 1, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, has been nominated for four AUDELCO Awards for Excellence in Black Theatre.

SCOTTSBORO BOYS Cast Album Gets 10/12 Release
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 3, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS will open on Broadway on Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Previews will begin on Thursday, October 7. Prior to Broadway, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS is playing a limited engagement at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, MN. The production opened on July 31 and runs through September 25 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

UP ON THE MARQUEE: The Scottsboro Boys
by Walter McBride - Sep 1, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS will open on Broadway on Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Previews will begin on Thursday, October 7. Prior to Broadway, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS is playing a limited engagement at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, MN. The production opened on July 31 and runs through September 25 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

Merrimack Hall Hosts 'The Mixer,' 8/20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2010


The Mixer is Merrimack Hall's first annual fundraising party. The Mixer will be held August 20 at 7 p.m. for a groovy night of fun to raise money for the Johnny Stallings Arts Programs at Merrimack Hall: Dance Your Dreams!, Camp Merrimack, and Project UP, a newly formed performing company for teens with developmental disabilities. The event will also feature strolling performers, games and food.

TV First Look: Stroman, Kander & Thompson Introduce THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS!
by Robert Diamond - Aug 17, 2010


Following a sold out, critically acclaimed and award-winning run Off-Broadway, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS will open on Broadway on Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Previews will begin on Thursday, October 7. Prior to Broadway, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS is playing a limited engagement at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, MN. The production opened on July 31 and runs through September 25 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. BroadwayWorld was exclusively invited to capture the first SCOTTSBORO company meet and greet in New York City last month and is pleased to bring you Kander, Stroman and Thompson's official welcoming and introduction to the show, in addition to the first official footage from the Guthrie production!

Merrimack Hall Hosts 'The Mixer,' 8/20
by Molly Hagan - Aug 16, 2010


The Mixer is Merrimack Hall's first annual fundraising party. The Mixer will be held August 20 at 7 p.m. for a groovy night of fun to raise money for the Johnny Stallings Arts Programs at Merrimack Hall: Dance Your Dreams!, Camp Merrimack, and Project UP, a newly formed performing company for teens with developmental disabilities. The event will also feature strolling performers, games and food.

STAGE TUBE: Kander Talks SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 12, 2010


Following a sold out, critically acclaimed and award-winning run Off-Broadway, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS will open on Broadway on Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Previews will begin on Thursday, October 7. Prior to Broadway, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS is playing a limited engagement at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, MN. The production opened on July 31 and runs through September 25 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. Below, check out this interview with one of the shows creators, John Kander.

STAGE TUBE: SCOTTSBORO BOYS Opening Number @ the Guthrie
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 5, 2010


As BroadwayWorld reported earlier, the complete Broadway casting has been announced for THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the new Kander & Ebb musical. Following a sold out, critically acclaimed and award-winning run Off-Broadway, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS will open on Broadway on Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Previews will begin on Thursday, October 7. Prior to Broadway, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS is playing a limited engagement at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, MN. The production opened on July 31 and runs through September 25 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the show's opening number!

Photo Flash: Henry to Lead SCOTTSBORO on Broadway; First Guthrie Photos Released!
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 5, 2010


The complete Broadway casting has been announced for THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical. Following a sold out, critically acclaimed and award-winning run Off-Broadway, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS will open on Broadway on Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Previews will begin on Thursday, October 7.

Franklin School for the Performing Arts Offers Summer Camp and More in August
by Jessikah Hackett - Jul 30, 2010


The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will offer three different Camp and Intensive programs for young people during the last week of August at The School, 38 Main Street.

Summer Broadway Festival Held at The Town Hall Ends with ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' 7/26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2010


The Town Hall presents the 4th Annual Summer Broadway Festival created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Presented on three consecutive Monday nights in July at 8PM, the series will end July 26 with ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' on July 26th.

'Broadway's Rising Stars' Plays Summer Bway Festival, 7/20
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2010


The Town Hall presents the Fourth Annual Summer Broadway Festival created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Presented on three consecutive Monday nights in July at 8PM are BROADWAY WINNERS: THE AWARD-WINNING MUSIC OF BROADWAY! on July 12th, BROADWAY'S RISING STARS on July 19th, and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' on July 26th. The evenings will feature music and dance coupled with witty insider tidbits, all performed by Broadway's finest. Tickets for BROADWAY WINNERS and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' are $50 and $40. Tickets for BROADWAY'S RISING STARS are $30 and $25. All tickets are on sale through TicketMaster (800-982-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com) or The Town Hall Box Office (123 West 43 Street) between noon and 6PM (except Sundays) at 212-840-2824.

Lee & Raines Lead Summer Broadway Festival Held at The Town Hall 7/12, 7/19, 7/26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2010


The Town Hall presents the 4th Annual Summer Broadway Festival created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall.

Lee & Raines Lead Summer Broadway Festival Held at The Town Hall 7/12, 7/19, 7/26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2010


The Town Hall presents the 4th Annual Summer Broadway Festival created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall.

Town Hall Presents THE AWARD-WINNING MUSIC OF BROADWAY on 7/12
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2010


The Town Hall presents the Fourth Annual Summer Broadway Festival created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Presented on three consecutive Monday nights in July at 8PM are BROADWAY WINNERS: THE AWARD-WINNING MUSIC OF BROADWAY! on July 12th, BROADWAY'S RISING STARS on July 19th, and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' on July 26th. The evenings will feature music and dance coupled with witty insider tidbits, all performed by Broadway's finest. Tickets for BROADWAY WINNERS and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' are $50 and $40. Tickets for BROADWAY'S RISING STARS are $30 and $25. All tickets are on sale through TicketMaster (800-982-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com) or The Town Hall Box Office (123 West 43 Street) between noon and 6PM (except Sundays) at 212-840-2824.

Lee & Raines Lead Summer Broadway Festival Held at The Town Hall 7/12, 7/19, 7/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 9, 2010


The Town Hall presents the 4th Annual Summer Broadway Festival created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall.

BWW Reviews: Broadway by the Year: 1990-2010
by Jena Tesse Fox - Jun 23, 2010


If you had to choose just one song to represent an entire Broadway year, what would you pick?

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