SpecialPoem Rap DramaOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 14, 2002
Closing Date
May 04, 2003
1st Preview
Oct 30, 2002
1st Preview
Oct 30, 2002
Previews
17
Performances
198
SpecialPoem Rap DramaOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Longacre Theatre
(Nov 14, 2002 - May 04, 2003)
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 Ruth Nice and Commisioner 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.

Tony Award®

Best Special Theatrical Event

2003 Winner
Produced by Russell Simmons, Stan Lathan and Jonathan Reinis; Produced in association with Kimora Lee Simmons and Island Def Jam Music Group

Drama Desk Award

 

Unique Theatrical Experience

2003 Nominee
Produced by Russell Simmons, Stan Lathan and Jonathan Reinis; Produced in association with Kimora Lee Simmons and Island Def Jam Music Group
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