Kander & Ebb: Curtains (2007) & The Scottsboro Boys (2010)
Class Preparation
- Both of these shows were developed after Colored Lights was published, so there's no reading in that book.
- In recognition of the tenth anniversary of The Scottsboro Boys, Playbill.com published an extensive article: "The Oral History of The Scottsboro Boys" LINK This article has extensive interviews with composer John Kander, director Susan Stroman, book writer David Thompson, Scenic designer Beowulf Boritt, various producers, and many of the cast members. Near the end of the article, there are multiple links to additional videos, including backstage footage from the final Broadway performance.
- Lyrics to Selected Songs
- Handout of key slides
Links to Selected Songs from Today's Musicals
Curtains
- "Show People" Original Broadway Cast performs for the 2007 Tony Awards Broadcast.
- "Show People" Performed in 2020 "quarantine style" on "Stars in the House" by members of the original cast
- "I Miss the Music" Performed by Jason Daniely (member of the original cast) at 54 Below in 2019
- Performance on the Tony Awards Broadcast 2011 (includes songs "Minstrel March" and "Commencing in Chattanooga"
- "Go Back Home" performed by Brandon Victor Dixon
Links to other videos shown in class
- Brandon Victor Dixon (the original off-Broadway Haywood Patterson) sings "Go Back Home." LINK
Links to additional resources
Class Feedback/Evaluation of Today's Class
Submitted electronically to OLLI Curriculum Committee.