The Scottsboro Boys tells the true story of nine young black men, aged between 12 and 19, travelling on a train through Scottsboro, Alabama in 1931 in search of a new life. By the end of their journey their lives had been changed forever. Wrongly accused of an unspeakable crime, their trial would divide a nation. But behind the screaming headlines was the devastating story of nine young men, desperate to prove to the world that they mattered.
The Scottsboro Boys, Kander and Ebb's (Cabaret, Chicago) award-winning and final musical, is to transfer to London's West End for a strictly limited season following its highly acclaimed and sold-out season at the Young Vic. The recipient of the prestigious Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical, this joyous and exhilarating production will preview at The Garrick Theatre from Saturday 4 October, ahead of a press night on Monday 20 October.
Directed and choreographed by five-time TONY Award winner Susan Stroman (The Producers and Bullets Over Broadway) The Scottsboro Boys is a dazzling and provocative musical, already hailed as a modern classic from the legendary creators of Chicago and Cabaret, John Kander and Fred Ebb.
Nominated for 12 Tony Awards and 6 Olivier Awards, in addition to winning the Critics' Circle Best Musical of 2013, this stunning show has delighted audiences and been unanimously acclaimed both on Broadway and in London.
Brandon Victor Dixon, who portrayed Davis in "The Scottsboro Boys," is a multi-talented actor and producer with Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award nominations, and has an extensive background in both stage and screen, including notable roles in Broadway hits like "Hamilton" and "The Color Purple." more...
Colman Domingo, a Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, and Drama League Award-nominated actor, brought his exceptional talent to The Scottsboro Boys, adding to his impressive repertoire that includes starring roles in critically acclaimed films like Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and If Beale Street Could Talk, as well as a long-standing role on AMC's Fear the Walking Dead. more...
James T. Lane, originally from Philadelphia, showcased his talents in "The Scottsboro Boys" both on Broadway and in the West End, where he played the roles of Ozie and Ruby. more...
Forrest McClendon, who earned a Tony Award nomination for his role in the Broadway and London productions of The Scottsboro Boys, has an extensive career that includes performances Off-Broadway and at numerous regional theaters, as well as a notable presence in academia. more...
Emile Ruddock notably portrayed Willie Roberson in *The Scottsboro Boys* at both the Garrick and Young Vic theatres, and also performed with the cast at The Olivier Awards in 2014. more...
Carl Spencer's diverse theatre credits include a notable performance in *The Scottsboro Boys* at the Young Vic/Garrick, showcasing his versatility on stage. more...
The Scottsboro Boys FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Fiddle Intro
Commencing In Chattanooga
Alabama Ladies
Nothin'
Electric Chair
Go Back Home
Shout!
Make Friends With The Truth
That's Not The Way We Do Things Around Here
Never Too Late
Financial Advice
Southern Days
Alabama Ladies (Reprise)
It's Gonna Take Time
Zat So?
You Can't Do Me
The Scottsboro Boys
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