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Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam
Special
Poem
Rap
Drama
Original
Broadway
Opening Date
Nov 14, 2002
Closing Date
May 04, 2003
1st Preview
Oct 30, 2002
1st Preview
Oct 30, 2002
Previews
17
Performances
198
Special
Poem
Rap
Drama
Original
Broadway
Open Date: Nov 14, 2002
Close Date: May 04, 2003
Closed Flag: n
Is Final Week:
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Longacre Theatre
(Nov 14, 2002 - May 04, 2003)
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Philip J. Smith: President; Robert E. Wankel: Executive Vice President)
Produced by
Russell Simmons
,
Stan Lathan
and
Jonathan Reinis
; Produced in association with
Kimora Lee Simmons
and
Island Def Jam Music Group
Originally produced at
Theatre on the Square
; Originally co-produced by
Jonathan Reinis
,
Richard Martini
and
Allen Spivak
Poetry by
Beau Sia
,
Black Ice
,
Staceyann Chin
,
Steve Colman
,
Mayda del Valle
,
Georgia Me
,
Suheir Hammad
,
Lemon
and
Poetri
; "HIP HOP" musical segment arranged and produced by
Rich Nice
and
Commissioner Gordon
Conceived by
Russell Simmons
and
Stan Lathan
; Directed by
Stan Lathan
; Assistant Director:
Mark E. Swinton
Scenic Design by
Bruce Ryan
; Costume Design by
Paul Tazewell
; Lighting Design by
Yael Lubetzky
; Sound Design by
Elton P. Halley
; Assistant Scenic Design:
Gage Williams
; Assistant Sound Design:
Christopher Cronin
; Assistant Lighting Design:
Steve Brady
; Associate Costume Design:
Valerie Marcus
General Manager:
Roy Gabay Theatrical Management
; Company Manager:
Cheryl Dennis
; Executive Producer:
Roy Gabay
Production Stage Manager:
Alise Elliott Smith
; Production Manager:
Theatersmith, Inc.
; Production Supervisor:
Christopher C. Smith
; Stage Manager:
Steven Lukens
DJ:
Tendaji Lathan
Press Representative:
The Pete Sanders Group
and
Pete Sanders
; Marketing:
Tracey Mendelsohn
and
Monique Martin
; Booking Agent:
William Morris Agency, Inc.
; Executive Consultant:
Danny Simmons
,
Bruce George
and
Deborah Pointer
; Photographer:
Carol Rosegg
; Advertising:
rave!
; Poetry Captain:
Suheir Hammad
; Assistant to the Producer:
Simone Reyes
,
Christina Paljusaj
and
Naimah Holmes
; Press Associate:
Glenna Freedman
The producers wish to thank
Home Box Office, Inc.
Black Ice
Poet
Staceyann Chin
Poet
Steve Colman
Poet
Mayda del Valle
Poet
Suheir Hammad
Poet
Lemon
Poet
Georgia Me
Poet
Poetri
Poet
Beau Sia
Poet
Longacre Theatre
(Nov 14, 2002 - May 04, 2003)
Produced in association with
Brett Ratner
and
David Rosenberg
Stage Manager:
Darcy Stephens
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Special Theatrical Event
2003 Winner ; Produced in association with
Kimora Lee Simmons
and
Island Def Jam Music Group
Produced by
Russell Simmons
,
Stan Lathan
and
Jonathan Reinis
Drama Desk Award
Unique Theatrical Experience
2003 Nominee ; Produced in association with
Kimora Lee Simmons
and
Island Def Jam Music Group
Produced by
Russell Simmons
,
Stan Lathan
and
Jonathan Reinis
Statistics
Season:
2002-03
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam Statistics
2002-03 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
People
Awards
Statistics
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Philip J. Smith: President; Robert E. Wankel: Executive Vice President)
Produced by
Russell Simmons
,
Stan Lathan
and
Jonathan Reinis
; Produced in association with
Kimora Lee Simmons
and
Island Def Jam Music Group
Originally produced at
Theatre on the Square
; Originally co-produced by
Jonathan Reinis
,
Richard Martini
and
Allen Spivak
Poetry by
Beau Sia
,
Black Ice
,
Staceyann Chin
,
Steve Colman
,
Mayda del Valle
,
Georgia Me
,
Suheir Hammad
,
Lemon
and
Poetri
; "HIP HOP" musical segment arranged and produced by
Rich Nice
and
Commissioner Gordon
Conceived by
Russell Simmons
and
Stan Lathan
; Directed by
Stan Lathan
; Assistant Director:
Mark E. Swinton
Scenic Design by
Bruce Ryan
; Costume Design by
Paul Tazewell
; Lighting Design by
Yael Lubetzky
; Sound Design by
Elton P. Halley
; Assistant Scenic Design:
Gage Williams
; Assistant Sound Design:
Christopher Cronin
; Assistant Lighting Design:
Steve Brady
; Associate Costume Design:
Valerie Marcus
General Manager:
Roy Gabay Theatrical Management
; Company Manager:
Cheryl Dennis
; Executive Producer:
Roy Gabay
Production Stage Manager:
Alise Elliott Smith
; Production Manager:
Theatersmith, Inc.
; Production Supervisor:
Christopher C. Smith
; Stage Manager:
Steven Lukens
DJ:
Tendaji Lathan
Press Representative:
The Pete Sanders Group
and
Pete Sanders
; Marketing:
Tracey Mendelsohn
and
Monique Martin
; Booking Agent:
William Morris Agency, Inc.
; Executive Consultant:
Danny Simmons
,
Bruce George
and
Deborah Pointer
; Photographer:
Carol Rosegg
; Advertising:
rave!
; Poetry Captain:
Suheir Hammad
; Assistant to the Producer:
Simone Reyes
,
Christina Paljusaj
and
Naimah Holmes
; Press Associate:
Glenna Freedman
The producers wish to thank
Home Box Office, Inc.
Black Ice
Poet
Staceyann Chin
Poet
Steve Colman
Poet
Mayda del Valle
Poet
Suheir Hammad
Poet
Lemon
Poet
Georgia Me
Poet
Poetri
Poet
Beau Sia
Poet
Longacre Theatre
(Nov 14, 2002 - May 04, 2003)
Produced in association with
Brett Ratner
and
David Rosenberg
Stage Manager:
Darcy Stephens
Tony Award®
Best Special Theatrical Event
2003 Winner ; Produced in association with
Kimora Lee Simmons
and
Island Def Jam Music Group
Produced by
Russell Simmons
,
Stan Lathan
and
Jonathan Reinis
Drama Desk Award
Unique Theatrical Experience
2003 Nominee ; Produced in association with
Kimora Lee Simmons
and
Island Def Jam Music Group
Produced by
Russell Simmons
,
Stan Lathan
and
Jonathan Reinis
Season:
2002-03
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam Statistics
2002-03 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
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