Scottsboro
Americannoun
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In 2011, he received a Tony nomination for his role in The Scottsboro Boys, a musical based on the true story of nine Black teenagers wrongly accused of raping two white women.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
A veteran stage actor/director/producer and playwright, Domingo received Tony nominations for acting in the 2011 musical “The Scottsboro Boys” and producing the 2023 best play nominee “Fat Ham.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
John Kander, the 96-year-old composer behind such landmark shows as “Chicago,” “Cabaret” and “The Scottsboro Boys,” was honored with a special lifetime award.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
Stroman has a rare affinity for classic Broadway showmanship, as illustrated by her work on “Crazy for You” and “The Producers,” but she can also veer into radical stylization, as in “The Scottsboro Boys.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
Then when I deem that my education is complete I wish to start off being a fine lawyer like the one who defended the Scottsboro Boys.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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