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BWW TV: Watch Highlights from THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS in LA!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2013

'The Scottsboro Boys' with music and lyrics by Kander & Ebb (writers of 'Chicago,' 'Cabaret,' 'Zorba' and more) and book by David Thompson, directed by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman, celebreated its opening night at the Ahmanson Theatre on May 29th. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the production below!

STAGE TUBE: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Opens at the Ahmanson - Highlights!
by Stage Tube - May 30, 2013

'The Scottsboro Boys' with music and lyrics by Kander & Ebb (writers of 'Chicago,' 'Cabaret,' 'Zorba' and more) and book by David Thompson, directed by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman, celebrated its opening night at the Ahmanson Theatre last night, May 29th. Click below to check out highlights from the show!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 10/31- THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2012

Today in 2010, The Scottsboro Boys opened at the Lyceum Theatre, where it ran for 49 performances. The Scottsboro Boys is a musical with a book by David Thompson, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. Based on the Scottsboro Boys trial, the musical is one of the last collaborations between Kander and Ebb prior to the latter's death. The musical has the framework of a minstrel show, altered to 'create a musical social critique.' Despite closing on Broadway in December 2010, the show received twelve Tony Award nominations in May 2011, but failed to win any.

STAGE TUBE: John Kander Talks ACT's SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 21, 2012

Due to popular demand, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced the extension of the Bay Area premiere of The Scottsboro Boys, the critically acclaimed musical based on a tragic chapter in American history. Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, July 22. Preview performances begin tomorrow, June 21, with opening night scheduled for Wednesday, June 27. Composer John Kander chatted with KGO TV about the production, and you can hear what he had to say below!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of A.C.T.'s SCOTTSBORO BOYS!
by Stage Tube - Jun 20, 2012

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will close its 2011-12 season with the Bay Area premiere of The Scottsboro Boys, the critically acclaimed musical based on a tragic chapter in American history. Click below to watch scenes from the show!

STAGE TUBE: Check Out Production Highlights from THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS at The Old Globe!
by Jessica Lewis - May 16, 2012

The Old Globe is presenting the West Coast Premiere of The Scottsboro Boys, the critically acclaimed musical about an infamous chapter in American history. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards, The Scottsboro Boys features music and lyrics by the legendary team of John Kander and Fred Ebb, libretto by David Thompson, musical direction by Eric Ebbenga and direction and choreography by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. The Scottsboro Boys began performances on April 29 and runs through June 10 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Official production highlights have been released and below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look!

STAGE TUBE: First Look at THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS at The Old Globe - Video Montage!
by Jessica Lewis - May 14, 2012

The Old Globe is presenting the West Coast Premiere of The Scottsboro Boys, the critically acclaimed musical about an infamous chapter in American history. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards, The Scottsboro Boys features music and lyrics by the legendary team of John Kander and Fred Ebb, libretto by David Thompson, musical direction by Eric Ebbenga and direction and choreography by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. The Scottsboro Boys began performances on April 29 and runs through June 10 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Check out the show trailer featuring the California cast below!

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of Old Globe's SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2012

The Old Globe presents the West Coast Premiere of The Scottsboro Boys, the critically acclaimed musical about an infamous chapter in American history. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards, The Scottsboro Boys features music and lyrics by the legendary team of John Kander and Fred Ebb, libretto by David Thompson, musical direction by Eric Ebbenga and direction and choreography by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. The Scottsboro Boys will run April 29 - June 10 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run April 29 - May 4.

STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 17, 2011

MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE is coming to theaters on October 21, 2011. The dramatic thriller is directed by T. Sean Durkin and stars Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, John Hawkes, Hugh Dancy, Brady Corbet, Christopher Abbott, Michael Chmiel, Maria Dizzia, Julia Garner, Louisa Krause, Diana Masi, Allen McCullough, Tobias Segal and Adam David Thompson

STAGE TUBE: Haley Joel Osment Talks Philadelphia Theatre Company's RED
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2011

Philadelphia Theatre Company opens its 2011-2012 season with the Philadelphia premiere of John Logan's Tony Award-winning drama Red October 14-November 13 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets). Directed by Anders Cato, the two-person cast features Broadway veteran Stephen Rowe and Oscar nominee Haley Joel Osment. In the video below, Osment stops by Good Day, where he chats about starring in the production!

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS' Closing Night!
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 2, 2011

Ensemble member Julius Thomas III put together a video montage of the Broadway production's closing night, posing the question to many of the cast members: 'What will you take from Scottsboro Boys?' View the answers and other closing night footage below!

Broadway Beat Tony Interview Special: John Kander and David Thompson!
by Broadway Beat - May 30, 2011

Below, we bring you John Kander and David Thompson, writers of The Scottsboro Boys, nominated for 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Kander, half of the famed Kander and Ebb duo that created such hits as Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Zorba, Woman of the Year, Steel Pier and more, is a three-time Tony winner. David Thompson is the writer of Chicago, Steel Pier, Thou Shalt Not and the Look of Love on Broadway. He was previously nominated for Best Book of a Musical for Steel Pier.

BWW TV Flashback 3: Opening Night of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by Robert Diamond - Dec 12, 2010

In honor of the show's (unfortunate) premature closing today, we present video highlights of the show along with interviews with the cast and creative from the show's opening night!

BWW TV Flashback 2: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS in Performance!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 12, 2010

In honor of the show's (unfortunate) premature closing today, we present video highlights of the show in performance.

BWW TV Flashback 1: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by Robert Diamond - Dec 12, 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!

STAGE TUBE: New SCOTTSBORO BOYS Commercial!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 10, 2010

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS began previews on October 7 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) and opened on October 31, 2010. The production team has just released the latest television spot for the show, including quotes of acclaim. Click below for a look!

BWW TV: Broadway Beat Opening Night of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by Craig Brockman - Nov 1, 2010

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, opened Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre and Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld.com were there to bring you these interviews with the cast and creative along with highlights from the show!

BWW TV: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS in Performance!
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 27, 2010

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, is now in previews at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Opening Night is Sunday, October 31. Click below for a first look at the BOYS onstage!

STAGE TUBE: SCOTTSBORO BOYS Reveals New TV Commercial!
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 15, 2010

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS began previews on October 7 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). In anticipation of its October 31 opening night, the production team has just released the latest television spot for the show. Click below for a first look!

BWW 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!

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