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The Scottsboro Boys Broadway Original Cast


The Scottsboro Boys Broadway

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...

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Josh Breckenridge, who has an impressive range of credits including Broadway and Off-Broadway productions of The Scottsboro Boys, showcased his versatile talent in this poignant and historically significant musical. more...

Derrick Cobey, who originated the role of Andy Wright in Kander and Ebb's The Scottsboro Boys on Broadway, has an extensive theatre background, including notable performances in regional productions of the same show at The Guthrie and Philadelphia Theatre Company. more...
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E. Clayton Cornelious, a seasoned Broadway performer with a career spanning over two decades, brought his remarkable talent to "The Scottsboro Boys," among other notable productions such as "The Lion King" and "A Chorus Line." more...

John Cullum, a seasoned Broadway veteran with a career spanning decades, brought his exceptional talent to the stage in The Scottsboro Boys in 2010, a poignant musical by Kander and Ebb that delves into a harrowing miscarriage of justice in the 1930s American South. more...

Joshua Henry is best known for his Tony Award-nominated performance as Haywood Patterson in Kander and Ebb's 2010 musical The Scottsboro Boys. more...

James T. Lane, a Philadelphia native, showcased his versatility on Broadway in productions like *The Scottsboro Boys*, where he brought his talents to the roles of Ozie and Ruby, both on Broadway and in the West End. more...

Sharon Washington, who originated the role of The Lady in the critically-acclaimed "The Scottsboro Boys" musical by Kander & Ebb, directed by Susan Stroman, has an extensive career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theater, film, and television. more...

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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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