Philadelphia Theatre Company has announced one additional performance only of their hit production The Scottsboro Boys on Sunday, February 19 at 7:30 PM at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets). In response to the great critical and popular demand, the show has been playing to sold-out audiences, but must close after this one additional performance on February 19.
Tickets are available by calling the PTC Box Office at 215-985-0420 or visiting PhiladelphiaTheatreCompany.org. Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Suzanne Roberts Theatre is located at Broad and Lombard Streets.
About the show: From the songwriting team of Kander and Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), the multiple Tony-nominated musical is a stirring musical that explores the infamous 1930's 'Scottsboro Case' in which a group of African-American men are falsely accused of a terrible crime, ultimately provoking a national outrage that laid the groundwork for the American Civil Rights movement. The Scottsboro Boys is the definition of inspired American musical theater with a gorgeous and melodic score and rousing choreography.
“We are thrilled that Philadelphians have embraced this brilliant musical. With this production we have been able to collaborate with community partners to create numerous opportunities for free and open discussions,” said PTC’s Producing Artistic Director Sara Garonzik. “Kander and Ebb’s great music, Susan Stroman’s inventive direction and choreography, and the incredible energy and talent of our outstanding ensemble have created a perfect storm for success.”
Up next at PTC is PTC@Play, a two-week festival of new work on February 29-March 11 featuring staged readings of four new plays from around the country, a new musical in development with music and lyrics by a collection of Broadway giants including Alan Menken, Marvin Hamlisch, and Scott Frankel & Michael Korie, and an evening of short plays by eight local playwrights.
Founded in 1974, Philadelphia Theatre Company is a leading regional theater company whose mission is to produce, develop and present entertaining and imaginative contemporary theater focused on the American experience that both ignites the intellect and touches the soul. By developing new work through commissions, readings and workshops PTC generates projects that have a national impact and reach broad regional audiences. Under the leadership of PTC’s Producing Artistic Director Sara Garonzik since 1982 and Managing Director Shira Beckerman, who joined PTC in August, 2011, PTC supports the work of a growing body of diverse dramatists and takes pride in being a home to many nationally recognized artists who have participated in more than 140 world and Philadelphia premieres. PTC has received 46 Barrymore Awards and 155 nominations. In October 2007, PTC opened the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, their new home on Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts, which has helped contribute to the revitalization of Center City Philadelphia’s thriving arts district.
For further information, please call 215-735-7356.
