This year’s Tony awards show offered no surprises, and I desperately wanted to be surprised. I know most of the theatre-loving community realized ahead of time that The Book Of Mormon would walk away with most of the awards. Fine.
But, The Scottsboro Boys received 12 nominations. And they received not one award! Not even the award for Best Score? Really? Insane! This is a completely listenable score. I know. I had it on my iPod on repeat for a long time.
But, The Scottsboro Boys received 12 nominations. And they received not one award! Not even the award for Best Score? Really? Insane! This is a completely listenable score. I know. I had it on my iPod on repeat for a long time.
This show is one of the ballsiest, gutsiest, most heartbreaking, heartwarming shows offered on Broadway this past season, and...nothing. I want to believe that times are changing; that diversity in the theatre is more than just a concept we toss around; that our theatre-loving hearts could open wide and embrace the beautiful tapestry. I’m losing faith.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That’s okay, I guess. The Scottsboro Boys will embark on a national tour and the show will get the respect it deserves. I’m happy about that. I imagine, so are they.
I hope they kick ass out there!
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