The Scottsboro Boys is based on the notorious "Scottsboro" case in the 1930s, where nine African American men were unjustly accused of attacking two white women on a train in Alabama. The young men were convicted by an all-white jury and spent years in jail, while the case was tried more...
(Applause Books)
Awards and Nominations
2010 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical : Brandon Victor Dixon was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Ken Billington Lighting Designer
Beowulf Boritt Scenic Designer
Larry Hochman Orchestrator
Peter Hylenski Sound Designer
Toni-Leslie James Costume Designer
David Loud Musical Director
Wendy Parson Hair, Wig & Make-up Designer
Susan Stroman Choreographer
Director
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